Some more random things, with a focus on food.
Italy is known for its cuisine and we have already enjoyed our fair share.
Here in Florence, the cuisine is usually Tuscan. That means cheese, salami, pasta, beans, among other things, in all cases served with wine. Always with wine. Once Greg did not order wine and the waiter gave him a strange look, as if to say "Barbarian!".
In addition, a typical drink is coffee, either a small espresso or a small cappuccino. The small size should not be mistaken for weak coffee. It still packs a punch.
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| A typical Tuscan buffet at a party we attended recently. Yum! |
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| A favorite of Greg's, gnocchi with black truffles. Yum again! |
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| Rare, thinly sliced roast beef with sliced potatoes and thyme |
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| Holy Honey. A nearby monastery produces flavored honey. The jar above contains chestnut honey. Upon opening the jar, you can instantly smell the chestnuts. The taste is sweet and strong--a sort of burnt, nutty flavor. |
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| An artistic cappuccino. It is almost a shame to ruin the artwork. Almost. |
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