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Some Things We Like about Italy

posted by Scot McKnight | 2:00pm Thursday July 30, 2009

We thought we’d post some pictures of things (places, events, etc) of what we like about Italy … so here goes… [click on them to enlargen]

First, historic cities like Siena –

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… and historic churches like this Romanesque church in Monteriggioni…

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And morning cafe latte… (and afternoon latte)….

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And the smell and taste and experience of watching a butcher cut “prosciutto” — Italy’s famous ham for sandwiches…

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… and vineyards, like Gabbiano’s famous vineyard in Tuscany Gabbiano.jpg



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Dana Ames

posted July 30, 2009 at 2:21 pm


Che bell’ Italia! Sono fortunati i McKnights!
Dana



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Scott Eaton

posted July 30, 2009 at 4:21 pm


Scot, is the sky always that blue? That is a sight for sore eyes to this Chicagoan.



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Richard

posted July 30, 2009 at 4:42 pm


You’ll have to go down to Alberobello in Southern Italy and see the Trulli Houses some time. It’s quite a quaint little town and very unique. http://www.sitiunesco.it/index.phtml?id=537 I loved my time spent there.
Rich



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reJoyce

posted July 30, 2009 at 11:55 pm


I’ll take any of those things, but am also especially fond of the afternoon coffee.



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Patrick

posted July 31, 2009 at 10:09 am


No-one does magnificent faded splendour with such style as the Italians



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John L

posted July 31, 2009 at 10:11 am


Scot, correct pesto -can- be made in a blender. Blend 2/3 of the ingredients until smooth, then add the remaining greens + hard cheese and blend slow until rustic texture.
These Italy posts are making me homesick.



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Bill Willits

posted July 31, 2009 at 10:47 pm


There’s nothing like Italian sights, nights, sounds, food, coffee, topography, history and people. We’re all jealous. Gratzi for sharing!



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Mich

posted August 5, 2009 at 6:58 pm


Real Italian Prosciutto is to die for!



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