How good to reunite with lovely Paula! She’d joined in an Umbrian rural cuisine cooking class last year in Laguna Beach – and this year, hosted her own class (with colleague, Gary) in Dana Point. We reconnected as we prepped for the class near the set table, rosemary plants lined up down the middle, leading your eye to stunning Pacific Ocean views.
What a view!
Paula at her table
Time to grate the Parmesan for our dinner!
Good times with Paola getting ready for our class
The views captivated the eye and a surprise “treat” brought by Paola from Italy captivated the palate: Tuscan lardo di colonnata on bruschetta, heated up just enough to melt a bit of the fat. Buonissimo!, all our group decided after enjoying tastes along with a good vino rosso.
Paula prepares her Tuscan treat, lardo di colonnade
Mamma mia, wish Pino could see this!
Co-hosts Gary and Paola share Tuscan goodness, lardo di colonnata
And then…time to introduce all our “cooks” to our recipes of Umbrian rural goodness – and to the Umbrian rural culture:
Enjoy seeing the good times:
…and here’s a recipe for one of the many dishes we cooked.
Mille grazie to each for sharing good times and good food. Your comments to me so appreciated!
“Thank you so much for a another wonderful evening! Cant’t wait to get back to Italy! You are the best.” Paula W.
“What a fabulous evening! Good conversation, amazing food – great friends!..” Judy B
“Thank you, thank you, Annie! What a beautiful and tasteful experience. The food is so beautiful and delicious! I’m enjoying every bit….(and) will enjoy recreating your dishes!” Carol L.
“…What a wonderful fun and delicious evening!..” Dana T.
”Great fun, great stories, great company!..” Rick
“Thanks, Anne, for a terrific evening of the best of cuisine and culture..!” Lise C.
