I have friends in Rome right now and there has been a certain measure of eating out.
Although we had wine from Tuscany, last night’s supper involved saltimbocca alla romana and an artichoke, carciofo alla romana.
I did not eat my ever present cellphone, however.
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since Sat., 25 Nov. 2006:
I wish that I had some of that now.
Saltimbocca!
My question is about your cell phone. Do you have one service that works in North America and Europe? Or is it necessary to have two different services?
It is entirely possible to have one cell service that works in Europe and the USA, but you will be roaming in one of the two locations – and that means an outrageous bill.
Someone who spends a lot of time in both places will probably want two services, both GSM-based, using the same phone. That way, you just switch sim cards when you change continents.
Someone who is merely traveling can either 1) Purchase a prepaid card in the travel destination location, and insert it in his GSM phone from home or 2) rent a phone in the travel destination location.
Father Z, your previous Campari-Soda post reminded me once again of the great Americano cocktail – a thoroughly Italian concoction: 1 part Campari, 1 part Italian Vermouth (I use Cinzano), 1 part fizzy water – a nice mineral water is an excellent choice but around here I usually use Schweppes. Replace the water with gin and you get a Negroni – a decent cocktail but the juniper of the gin doesn’t blend perfectly with the herbs of the Campari and Vermouth to my palate.
Ah yes, Italian culinary consolation. I hope the MP comes out soon…
Not that I wouldn’t like some Italian dinner. I WOULD!
Penne ala Matriciana for me.
Father: I’m glad you are posting photos of your culinary experiences again.
But, now I’m really hungry-sigh.
I bet you already have your meal planned for the occasion of
the motu proprio release!
I’m glad you are feeling better and your PodcaZt’s are back.
Father,
When in Rome, Bishop Williamson loves to enjoy Saltimbocca,or so I have heard.
God bless you.
I am NOT referring to the SSPX Bishop Williamson but a retired aux. Bishop of North Carolina.
God bless you.
William: Yes, I know the Negroni. Thanks for the reminder!
swmichigan: For my first, I did the right thing and had bucatini alla matriciana. It would never occur to a Roman to eat penne that way. brrrrr
Cathy: I have plans for that day. Believe me.
dan: I forgive you for mentioning him in the same thread with me.
Ah well, that’s probably what I was eating then. ;) It was scrumptious. I like gnocchi too.
You’re very fortunate to live there, unless you have a gruesome job. Ahhh, even then. ;) I’m stuck here in the land of velveeta and spam. I don’t eat either one, BTW. :p~~
I’d rather eat the cellphone than the artichoke… but ooooh! saltimbocca!
Artichokes (carciofi) are wonderful.
And the Roman restaurants will often offer a plate of small, tender artichokes, mushrooms, and zucchini that have all been marinated. Delicious. And my favorite Roman pizza is the Capriociosa, with, among other things, artichoke hearts, an egg, black olives, and prosciutto.
My gallbladder is hurting just looking at the oil (if that’s what the artichoke is in). Funny thing is that I no longer have a gall-bladder.
So, Fr. Z, when you are going to start posting recipes with the pics?
Hi Diane!
Actually, olive oil is very good for you. :)
These pics make me miss Rome!
“Actually, olive oil is very good for you. :)”
I consider it to be a major food group. :-D