Friday, October 19, 2012

Flavours of Italy and Germany

I'm back!

An extended visit to Italy and Germany was fun and heart-warming as I made new friends, spent time with my partner's family, and ate and drank until, as they say in Bavaria," Ich bin satt!" ( I am full!!)

Over the next while I'll be sharing stories and recipes, tips for travelling through Tuscany and Bavaria, and all the the while, being very happy to be home again.

In the meantime, while I gather my thoughts and organize my stuff, here are a few photos of the trip for you to have a taste of what's to come. Enjoy!

In Lucca - we ordered a 1/2 bottle of red wine - we were told to drink to the line marked n pen on the label!

Buying squash at the Saturday market in Cortona - the veggies are HUGE.

Scenic Montepulciano

Sheep ricotta and homemade pasta by wonderful Lapo and Paula at Casale Della Torre in Cortona!
 
Getting down another prosciutto ham at Trattoria Marione in Florence - for our 'melon with prosciutto'!
1/2 chicken, bratwurst, pretzel and beer at the Paulaner Beer "tent" at Oktoberfest, Munich 
More to come!
Warmly
Wendy