We finally left Florence to come to Parma. Apparently two hours north in Italy means a twenty degree drop in temperature because it's a hell of a lot colder here. Last night we went out for our welcome dinner to a local ristorante. The food was unbelievable! I had the biggest grin on my face as I was eating. The five course meal included...
Antipasti- Proscuitto di Parma, Salame, and Pancetta (And a never-ending basket of rolls)
Primi Piatti- Homemade ravioli (actually called something different here)
Secundi Piatti- Lemon chicken (a specialty of this restaurant)
Then we had salad
And dolce was something incredible
I'll start writing down some of the names of these meals because they were amazing. Also joining us for dinner was the restaurant's dog named Ghiaia (meaning joyful). She was a little puppy that ran around the tables while we ate. From our meal I learned that in Parma (or maybe even all of Italy) the correct way to eat the proscuitto and other meats is with your hands. The metal of the fork is said to ruin the taste.
Details from our first day in Parma to follow as well as pictures of our villa.
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Brian.
ReplyDeleteNot only do "we" Italians eat with our hands, we are known to talk with our hands. Take note... when drooling over a good meal, (or a beautiful Italian Women), be careful not to wipe the bottom of your chin with the top of your fingertips. You can get yourself in trouble! We'll talk when your back home. Be good... enjoy! Wayne.
Love reading about your adventures. Keep writing. There seems to be a theme: Food! That is always what Mr. S comments on when he returns from Italy. Can't wait to read any new posts. Mrs. S
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