What else can one say about Italy and their cooking? Growing food and cooking is just a part of their genetic make up. It seems every Italian cooks, grows produce, makes wine, or has some culinary related interest.
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The one major city which had the most profound effect on me was Paris, France. There is so much history, culture, and art all located in one city! And for a food lover where do you start?
Champagne Toast Pata Negra with Agua de Valencia Jamon Serrano Iberico de Bellota The “beluga caviar of cured ham” A traditional Spanish cocktail of fresh orange juice, vodka, gin, and Cava sparkling wine Stationary Tapas Pizza Catalana Home made pizza dough with fresh tomato sauce, caramelized red onion and anchovies Camarones con Romesco Grilled shrimp
Arriving back in the United States just a few weeks ago has been a difficult process. I say this mainly because of the food depression I have been in (haha). My four week journey throughout Southern Europe, namely Spain, France, and Italy was absolutely incredible and more poignantly unforgettable.
The best present I recently received was rediscovering why I’d fallen in love with cooking in the first place. Many times when preparing dinners for clients or making a nice dinner for myself, family, friends, or a special woman, it turns into something unique.