I have an Ital/American friend who seriously cooks.. She is turning 70 next week. I will send this story to her with a promise of a grappa sometime soon.
I loved this piece the first time and I love it even more now. Incidentally, the La Stoppa Trebbiolo was one of the first of those slightly fizzy natural reds I ever had and it, like this essay, made a big impression on me.
I really, really, really enjoyed this piece, Jason. Thank you for sharing your memories of youth and the roads travelled since. I'm older than you, so if you're "old as fuck", God help me, but we share many of the same loves of Italy and it's rich history and bounty. Thank you for allowing me to take a break from my hectic day to reminisce. Cheers!
The gorgonzola and pear pizza part seems strange, you can find that combination on pizzas in various parts of Italy, though Milan, not all that far from Cremona, seems to be its epicenter. There are probably hundreds of ricettas online from Italian chefs and home cooks that offer their version of it. It's common enough that I have pointed to it as a counter example when Italians object to pineapple, announcing fruit has no place on a pizza.
Beautiful essay!
Also, is the mostarda cremonese piccante (spicy) or just sweet? Never tried the marubini, never even heard of them!
It can be either!
I have an Ital/American friend who seriously cooks.. She is turning 70 next week. I will send this story to her with a promise of a grappa sometime soon.
Very nice
I loved this piece the first time and I love it even more now. Incidentally, the La Stoppa Trebbiolo was one of the first of those slightly fizzy natural reds I ever had and it, like this essay, made a big impression on me.
I really, really, really enjoyed this piece, Jason. Thank you for sharing your memories of youth and the roads travelled since. I'm older than you, so if you're "old as fuck", God help me, but we share many of the same loves of Italy and it's rich history and bounty. Thank you for allowing me to take a break from my hectic day to reminisce. Cheers!
Hahah cheers!
What a beautiful piece. More content like this, please.
:) thanks!
Great story!
The gorgonzola and pear pizza part seems strange, you can find that combination on pizzas in various parts of Italy, though Milan, not all that far from Cremona, seems to be its epicenter. There are probably hundreds of ricettas online from Italian chefs and home cooks that offer their version of it. It's common enough that I have pointed to it as a counter example when Italians object to pineapple, announcing fruit has no place on a pizza.
Those innocent college years when the whole world of wine was yours to explore and enjoy!
wonderful stories. heart warming!