Mercato Centrale Visit
What intrigued me the most about the market was the many cuts of meat. They had lots of steak and fresh meat. I also saw wheels of parmesan that caught my eye. I think the main difference between the street markets and the market centrale was the professionalism of...
Post #4 from Florence
The main difference in Cuisine that I found from Naples to Florence was the use of seafood. Every dish that I ordered from the local restaurant we went to had some aspect of seafood. I tried the fresh cod and ravioli with shrimp. Both dishes were good; however, I...
My Food Through Week 3
One food that I decided to order that took me out of my comfort zone was the duck liver on bread that I posted last week. I usually stick to more common meats that we see more normally in the US; however, I really enjoyed the duck liver and would certainly eat it...
Week 2 Post
While in Siena, I ate the pizza pictured above. It had prosciutto and was one of the best pizzas I have had in Italy! Sadly, I did not eat any dishes that are local to Siena or San Gimignano while out on our excursions. In regard to food from the US, I am missing...
My First Week in Florence
The experience that surprised me the most was going to Alimentario Uffizi. That is where I got the cheese and meat plate. It is a quaint shop that has been family run for three generations. They cure all the meats locally and source their meat directly from their...