Ok its Thursday Morning, my computer is acting like it's on life support, and this is the posting of the 2-part entry I never could actually post yesterday because the internet went out both times I tried to post it. My computer is so messed up right now for some odd reason I can't even seee what I'm typing until about 30 seconds after I type it. Anyway, I'm off to Viareggio to go to the market this morning. Hopefully my computer will have recovered by later....Here is from yesterday...
I just got done with our lunch following our lesson today. Today, the main star was multi-colored ravioli with a spinach, ricotta filling simply tossed in some melted butter, sage and salt and pepper, then topped with some freshly grated Parmesan. What I have learned... I feel I'm somewhat of a natural at making fresh pasta and its really fun and surprisingly easy, and I plan on doing it often when I get back. What I've also learned, making multi-colored ravioli is somewhat difficult and, even though they were great, I honestly can't tell you the effort is worth it. But, that's just me - I dont find making ravioloi different colors by adding strips of different pasta that has been naturally colored is worth the effort and mess - it all tastes the same to me.
Anyway, joining us today were two German tourists from Hamburg who are staying here at the agriturismo farm (a farm/bed & breakfast) and they asked to join us today and Sandra let them. While they were quite funny and goofy and reminded me of why I love the German people so much, thankfully, Elena's theory was wrong for today and they didn't die. I have expected some sort of knife or burn accident, but, alas, all is well.
(continued later after dinner)....
Just got done with dinner tonight: first course was buccatini (kind of a fat, hollow spaghetti) tossed with an amazing amatriciana sauce cooked down with pancetta. Second course was a pan seared beef roast topped with red wine and green peppercorns served with a side of roasted potatoes, bell peppers and eggplant. All washed down with a river of wine... great meal.
Ahh, the electricity is going out as I speak this and we have to leave the kitchen area where I am right now so I'll try to do a big post tomorrow. Just know all is well except for this weather. Ive been in some insane thunderstorms this week. Anyway, gotta go, getting yelled at. Bye.
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It's 11pm and reading your post makes me hungry!
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