Something Delicious

Sun · 11-05-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by laruss

One of my favourite food memories is the first time I visited my brother in Europe, he was living in Frankfurt at the time, we went to the corner grocer and bought bread, cheeses and meats. They eat that for breakfast.
My favourite was the Quark cheese (with herbs) on their wonderful baguette bread with a slice of salami. Oh my god food is so much better in Europe. I was hooked and now whenever i visit my brother he knows to have Quark and Salami for me. Yummy

That and Lamb in Barcelona, any restaurant. I don't know why they do it so well, but they do.

Ok, and the ice cream from the street vendors in Vienna.

And the chicken donair at the Amsterdam train station.

And the salami and spinach pizza anywhere in Germany.

Have i mentioned how much I like (good) food? And Europe has some of the best. Although my mom made awesome pyrogies.

I know right! When I was in Italy I was shocked at how good the bread and cheese was. Could not understand why everything tasted so much better over there. Soon learned that growing things with no chemical assistance and using milk that actually comes from cows and goats that graze on the hillside, was the answer. Fascinating. Then again I could live on bread and cheese.

laruss · 11-05-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

I know right! When I was in Italy I was shocked at how good the bread and cheese was. Could not understand why everything tasted so much better over there. Soon learned that growing things with no chemical assistance and using milk that actually comes from cows and goats that graze on the hillside, was the answer. Fascinating. Then again I could live on bread and cheese.

Oh right, and Italy... everything there.

I think I need to move.

Sun · 11-05-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by laruss

Oh right, and Italy... everything there.

I think I need to move.

Some days I dream of pizza alla quattro, gelato, ancient olives and the large intense Sicilian lemons. Fresh pasta with gorgonzola and peas...espresso and biscotti...stop me now.

Italian cookies...

Grilled eggplant and red peppers, pickled everything that grows...

Ok that is enough.

Bella Italia

Where I could not get a cup of American coffee to save my life. Never been so jacked up on caffeine before. Wonder what they pack into that espresso.

PaPa · 11-05-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Italian cookies...

Ginettes? I adore them. I also like some really good cannoli. YUM!

Sun · 11-05-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PaPa

Ginettes? I adore them. I also like some really good cannoli. YUM!

Hey there and Welcome!

OMG I love Cannoli. Have you ever been to Boston's North End? There is a place called "Mikes Pastry" that is all Italian cookies and Cannoli. Like 12 different kinds of Cannoli. There is usually a line out the door. Worth the trip!

Canela · 11-05-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Hey there and Welcome!

OMG I love Cannoli. Have you ever been to Boston's North End? There is a place called "Mikes Pastry" that is all Italian cookies and Cannoli. Like 12 different kinds of Cannoli. There is usually a line out the door. Worth the trip!

Cannoli Cake! OMG!

PaPa · 11-05-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Hey there and Welcome!

OMG I love Cannoli. Have you ever been to Boston's North End? There is a place called "Mikes Pastry" that is all Italian cookies and Cannoli. Like 12 different kinds of Cannoli. There is usually a line out the door. Worth the trip!

No. I sure have not but it sounds absolutely wonderful! Amazing part is I wish I would have known about it previously because for the last two summers I had to be in Worcester for college classes for a week! I would have loved to venture up and try it out!! Are you from that area?

There is a place here known as the Triangle Tavern it is owned by the Casale family and they make all homemade Italian food. Their cannoli is to die for as well. I also like their freshly breaded veal with a side of spaghetti. Peppers with oil served for appetizer with freshly baked Italian bread and butter. Oh Em Gee....guess ya can tell the Italian venue is something I find amazing! LOL!

Sun · 11-05-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PaPa

No. I sure have not but it sounds absolutely wonderful! Amazing part is I wish I would have known about it previously because for the last two summers I had to be in Worcester for college classes for a week! I would have loved to venture up and try it out!! Are you from that area?

There is a place here known as the Triangle Tavern it is owned by the Casale family and they make all homemade Italian food. Their cannoli is to die for as well. I also like their freshly breaded veal with a side of spaghetti. Peppers with oil served for appetizer with freshly baked Italian bread and butter. Oh Em Gee....guess ya can tell the Italian venue is something I find amazing! LOL!

Oh how I wish you would have known about about Mikes Pastry you were so close by! Maybe another time.

No I am not from that area but grew up in NY. Lots of good Italian food all around and everyone cooked. My Dad was a great cook, his Mom and Dad cooked, everyone grew fresh vegetables in their gardens (eastern Long Island, not the city) fresh seafood, all prepared in various Italian styles.

I am with you on the Italian food!