The timbale, as served in Taormina |
My husband and I took a trip that we'd planned for 30 years. Okay, perhaps not planned. But we'd been planning to take...you get the idea. We went on a cruise that took us to Italy, Greece, and Croatia. Including Venice, Dubrovnik, Corfu, Taormina, Amalfi/Positano, and the island of Sardinia (great to visit if you're rich and own yacht!).
The beauty, the history, the food. It was all wonderful. [The jet lag...not so much fun!]
Venice, canal |
Another tidbit: the city is sinking. We knew that, right? But to see where the original steps are, beneath the water level, is amazing.
Positano, built into the hill in terraces |
St. Mark's, built 9th century; floors very uneven |
The churches in each port of call were amazing. Even the ceilings of arcades were gorgeous.
The markets were beautiful, too.
From the overlook in Dubrovnik.
And the streets of Dubrovnik, a walled city, are marble. Slippery when wet, we were told. No cars. So much fun! They had a throne for Game of Thrones at the end of the plaza where people could sit and take pictures of themselves in power. LOL
View from Greek odeon on Taormina |
By the way, there is a fabulous old Greek odeon/outdoor theater with an overlook of the island in Taormina. Not to be missed.
Buon appetito!!
Sicilian Zucchini
Per person:
1 zucchini, sliced lengthwise in thin slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
2-4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons red pasta sauce
Basil leaves, if desired (I didn't have any on hand)
Directions:
Slice the zucchini.
Heat the oil on medium high in a large frying pan. Lay the zucchini in and cook 1-2 minutes a side, until lightly browned.
Remove from the pan and lay/fold the zucchini on a preparation plate, dusting with Parmesan before each fold.
Place stacks of zucchini side by side and trim to a circle shape, if desired. Top with more Parmesan, pasta sauce, and basil leaves, if you have on hand.
That's it.
Here are photos of other items I ate on the trip. I didn't starve, that's for sure.
Pasta, cheese platter, at Barbabao ristorante in Venice
Gluten-free pasta with pesto in Taormina
Amberjack Sicilian style in Taormina
Gelato, gussied up! In St. Mark's Square
You can find more pictures on my Facebook page.
As for my writing...
For STIRRING THE PLOT, which comes out September 30th, I'm going to be doing a number of giveaways. Books, mugs, stuffed kittens! Make sure you're signed up for my newsletter and "like" me on Facebook, where information about the giveaways will appear. Look for pictures of Tigger, the ginger cat in the series, celebrating ala Halloween!
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what an amazing trip Daryl--so glad you finally got to go! And the zucchini looks yummy and delish. xo lucy
ReplyDeleteThanks Lucy. It was totally fun and I'm still remembering things we did and ate. Yum.
DeleteDaryl / Avery
Che bella! (or something like that) I wanna go! Isn't it fun to tour markets in other countries? And try the food?
ReplyDeleteThe markets were amazing, Sheila! So beautiful. The fish...smelly but fresh! LOL
DeleteDaryl / Avery
Lucy must wish she could trade travel foods with you!
ReplyDeleteIt all sounds and looks marvelous.
I got to go to Italy once. When we were on lake Garda in Limone, we went across to get gelato for lunch many days! huge, delicious sundaes of gustatory delights. With all the walking up and down the hill sides, we did OK.
Did you notice that they both went to countries where fish is a mainstay of the diet?
Delete~Krista
I am drooling on the screen...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to CHRISTINE, winner of the signed copy of CRIME RIB from my Sunday give-away. If you'd like another chance to win, my publisher is offering 25 copies on Goodreads -- check it out!
Ciao, bella!
WoW! 25 copies! You're going to make a lot of people happy, Leslie!
Delete~Krista
What a great post, Daryl! And I love all the gluten-free choices you managed to uncover.
ReplyDeleteJealously.
MJ
I'm jealous, too, MJ!
Delete~Krista