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eating at cibeino florence cibreo

eating at cibeino florence cibreo

A year of eating including Cibreino even if not formally mentioned Read more…

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Curious as to what all this is about? We sent out

Curious as to what all this is about? We sent out a newsletter today about these Easter-themed treats (from hazelnut-filled chocolate eggs, Italian citrusy almond cakes to aged cheeses and balsamic vinegar) as part of our seasonal Gourmet Club Box plus links to recipes and group deals for our online wine tastings and cooking lessons. If you didn’t receive and would like to, comment below and I’ll DM the newsletter link over. Hope you all are having as much of a peaceful Sunday as possible- hang in there ❤️#curiousappetite #vivaitalia

Don’t tell Negroni but this Manhattan-like Aperi

Don’t tell Negroni but this Manhattan-like Aperitivo was rather delicious. In case you need a quick ‘splainer: Aperitivo is an Italian pre-meal food/drink social ritual involving an appetite stimulating drink with a snack (whether light savory pantry snacks, crostini and/or cheese/cured meats, etc) as a means of slowing down to catch up at the end of the workday. This is by far my favored Italian food/drink tradition, although I must admit it feels a bit off “aperitivando” at a social distance. Whether in virtual company or solo, Aperitivo is part of my lockdown routine and I hope for you too- its something to look forward to in these nightmarish days.
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If you are able to collect more hooch or have similar bottles, may I suggest this drink recipe:
Kinda a riff between a Manhattan and Vieux Carré? (Thanks but no thanks for any booze policing of what’s missing, etc 😂)
Let’s call it: whatsleftofmyhoochcollection during-a-pandemic-aperitivo
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Equal parts or parts to your tasting:
Rye whiskey
Gran Classico by @tempus_fugit_spirits (a tasty, smooth rhubarb-y bitter developed in Turin during the 1860s but purchased by the 🇨🇭in the 1920’s. This recipe is supposedly what Campari derived its inspiration from)
Dry vermouth from @lofiaperitifs infused w/ delights like cardamom, cherry and chamomile
And a few drops of Jefferson tincture bitters by @vecchiomagazzinodoganale1871 (these bitters are lovely even just in soda water)
Pour over ice in a mixing vessel, stir and strain over a large cube in a glass. Snacks here are mega creamy taleggio cheese and felino salami from Parma. Got any other Aperitivo suggestions? #aperire #curiousappetite

New recipe up on the blog, a love letter of sorts

New recipe up on the blog, a love letter of sorts to my favorite dish, la zuppa, and this comforting bowl brimming with beans, sausage and beet greens inspired by my years in Florence. Blog link: thecuriousappetite.com Hope you enjoy 🥄#curiousappetite #cucinalockdown

A tiny peek of making gnocchi con salsa di zucchin

A tiny peek of making gnocchi con salsa di zucchine with Cinzia, one of the sweetest cooking class instructors in Florence! If you’re curious for one-on-one personalized virtual culinary lessons (including different sauce recipes, baking Tuscan biscotti, etc) tap the link in bio for info or comment/send a message- buon appetito (and pardon my imovie editing lol) 👩🏻‍🍳🍝#curiousappetite #onlinecookingclasses

Miss snacking on caloric-rich faves like finocchio

Miss snacking on caloric-rich faves like finocchiona (fennel salumi) around Florence with you guys on our gourmet tours and hanging out with the artisanal food magicians who make them happen. Although seeing you in Italy is currently impossible, that doesn’t mean you can’t hack an Italian food tour at home. You can support Italian food purveyors and local small businesses by shopping your nearest deli for imported specialties, seeing if your favorite Italian restaurant includes charcuterie in their delivery menu, or your trusty online larder. If you’d like tips on how to DIY an Italian food tour at your table- comment or DM! Here’s to sending off one of the rudest months in history, hoping April will be kinder ❤️#curiousappetite #italianfoodforever

In stories I asked which recipes y’all wanted on

In stories I asked which recipes y’all wanted on the blog and this was one of them you all really seemed to be curious about- so it’s posted! Head to thecuriousappetite.com for the lockdown recipe generously provided by Cinzia, one of our mega sweet cooking class instructors in Florence. If you’d be interested in step-by-step virtual learning- we are also offering online culinary experiences like pasta making. Link in bio or comment for more info and I’ll DM the link over. Grazie mille and wishing safety to all 💚 #curiousappetite #cucinalockdown

The humble (and delicious) craft beer sector in It

The humble (and delicious) craft beer sector in Italy has been affected not just in sales plummeting due to lockdown but by risking massive beer waste as the ongoing #covid19 crisis makes a return to normalcy uncertain. (What will be normal if anything ever again?) While beer production in Italy is still permitted as it falls into the essential category of an agricultural good, there are some styles with longer shelf lives and fermentation workarounds brewers are turning to. With generous interviews from @brewdogfirenze @piccolobirrificioclandestino @vetrabeer @birrificiolambrate- I shared their story via oct.co @readoctober, the link is included in my newsletter which went out today too. Hope you can give it a read and if you have discretionary money these days, see if your online booze retailer or food delivery is selling some Italian brews. I noticed for US @klwines selling some @brewfistbeer on their site! Anyone have some online booze buying sites/tips to share? #lovebeer #stayhome #fuckthevirus 🍻🏡

One of our culinary guides in Bologna sent this at

One of our culinary guides in Bologna sent this at the beginning of the lockdown- it’s beyond unbelievable how much has transpired in a matter of 2 weeks. Sending lots of peace and virtual hugs to everyone in Italy impacted by this tragic moment in history❤️🇮🇹#BolognaItaly

Def not the prettiest of dishes but one of the coz

Def not the prettiest of dishes but one of the coziest, the Tuscan Ribollita. While staying in this weekend, you might appreciate a recipe which is rather time intensive and utilizes affordable staples such as legumes, sturdy nutrient-rich veggies like kale, leftover bread and for a moment, you may forget what else is going on in the world around you while concentrating on making sure the beans on boil don’t blister. If you’re curious to ribollita, there’s a post on the blog including cooking tips garnered from chefs, locals and cooks. And if you are in Florence and magically have dispensable income/want to take a break from cooking- see if @c.bio_firenze is making some as part of their delivery program, even though it’s now Spring 🍞🥣 Buon appetito https://thecuriousappetite.com/2015/04/22/in-search-for-the-best-ribollita-in-florence/
As always, if you’d like a recipe and/or vino pairing- comment and I’ll DM it over! We’re in this together ❤️#curiousappetite #tuscancomfortfood

As of today, San Francisco and 5 other Bay Area co

As of today, San Francisco and 5 other Bay Area counties became the first area of the US to implement #stayathome measures. (Whether or not they will be respected- another q!) I responded by making a carb rich dinner at home, doing my best to make an Amatriciana (a tomato + guanciale + 🌶 pasta from Amatrice, the small town in Lazio nearly wiped out in 2016 by the 6.2 mag earthquake). The recipe is simple and cheerful to make, I personally loved the article + recipe on @seriouseats “Unraveling bucatini all’Amatriciana”. I didn’t bucatini but had some ancient grain penne on hand by @rustichelladabruzzo and loved how the sauce snuck into the tubes. Curious for a recipe and a wine pair? Comment and I’ll DM it over! #andratuttobene 🍷🍝

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