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Curious Appetite is a Gourmet Blog by Coral Sisk, Italian-American writer, certified Italian sommelier & culinary tourism specialist from Seattle living in Florence, Italy


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If you love gelato, there’s a woman you can than If you love gelato, there’s a woman you can thank for this sweet icy creation and that’s Caterina de’ Medici and her court who put on a cooking competition which yielded our preferred food group. My absolute go-to combination is hohomero aka anguria 🍉 sorbetto contrasted by rich, salty Bronte pistachio, ideally scooped from Perchè No or a handful of spots (My Sugar in San Lorenzo, Ara è Sicilia in Sant’Ambrogio or La Sorbettiera in Tasso) Curious to learn more about gelato, the Renaissance woman behind a lot of Florence’s food and dining history? Join our online event every Tuesday at 6pm Italy time with quad-lingual food historian Adrienne who also leads our gourmet tours in Florence! Tickets via link in bio on @eventbrite by searching “curious appetite travel” or by DM’ing for info. _ Buona domenica a tutti! What’s your go-to gelato combo? 🍨#curiousappetite #onlinetours
There are few grander things than a home delivered There are few grander things than a home delivered tray of Italian summer bounty from nearby biodynamic farm @bio.laciompa and a hohomero with your name on it. 10 points if you caught the hoho in coco🍉 #curiousappetite _ What’s the seasonal thing you’re currently way into? 😘
Italy taught me the joy of eating cheese contraste Italy taught me the joy of eating cheese contrasted by something sweet like honey, compotes or mostarde (a Northern Italian fruit condiment with a bit of mustard oil). For our current Aperitivo-themed food gift basket mailings (link in bio), we picked this balsamic strawberry with Aceto Balsamico di Modena made by a tiny Tuscan food lab near Prato. It’s incredibly delicious- sweet, savory and rich in umami thanks to the thick balsamic. I’m afraid I might eat all the jars so please order a box before they disappear! _ I’ve also been eating way too many of the tuna-caper stuffed cherry peppers and the marinated sun-drenched vegetables smashed on to friselle breads. The only thing we sadly can’t include in the box are these prosciutto wrapped melon wedges. _ Come pandemic or high water, we are determined to bring our favorite things from Italy into your home from online experiences to curated gourmet boxes! Link in bio or comment if you’d like info sent via DM! Buon appetito 🎁 #curiousappetite #florentinegourmetclub
The coolest summer treat since avocado toast is es The coolest summer treat since avocado toast is espresso baptized gelato affogato. _ In this (low-tech) demo, we have a scoop of nocciola from @gelateriadellapassera and a shot of espresso from the corner bar @caffedegliartigianifirenze. Easy peasy! _ You can also do this at home, espresso machine or moka! I did yesterday (which spurred today’s demo) thanks to learning a few tricks to make moka coffee 12 times better via our latest online workshop with coffee expert @johnsy_jessica_ (pick up tricks to the best caffè at home plus Italian coffee culture and this bean’s history every Tuesday with Jessica Sartiani 8pm Italy time- tickets via @eventbrite in bio) _ Should you want to affogato: have a stash of almond or nocciola (hazelnut) gelato at home OR ask to “affogato bout it!” at any gelateria who also has an espresso machine (in Florence, notably aforementioned plus gelateria de’ neri, gelateria ermini and ara è sicilia to name a few) _ Last q- how many of you now want @evoo_boh’s tattoo in that next swipe?! ☕️🍨#curiousappetite #virtualbarista
I have to say *weather wise* this has been one of I have to say *weather wise* this has been one of the best summers in Florence on memory. It has yet to be unbearably hot, hovering in the mid/high 80’s with a few days blistering low 90’s making it feasible to explore the city at the height of day. I think this is about to come to a head this week as it looks like there are a couple 98/99* days in the cards. But until then, I’m grateful for the still fragrant roses which haven’t yet wilted away. How have you been, at least trying, to make the most of your Saturdays during such an abnormal summer? 🌹#curiousappetite #florenceitaly
There have been some colossal changes to Florence’s food and drink scene since the ‘rona hit early this year, aka B.C. _ The best news to come out of it is an (albeit temporary) end to the Aperitivo buffet due to new sanitation guidelines. Snark aside, mega grazie to all bar/restaurant staff and owners who are showing up to work, wearing masks, keeping things extra clean all while doing one of the hardest jobs out there❤️ _ I typed up a listicle to my picks (so far- check back for updates and let me know who I missed) for where to Aperitivo in Florence during this abnormal summer 2020. _ Pictured @dorsoduro3821 in San Lorenzo, @gestofailtuo drinks at Beppe Fioraia’s garden with one of their boards, personal gourmet pies by Fermento 1889 (like carbonara or mortadella+burrata+pistacchi) paired with gastro cocktail pairings @madsoulsandspirits (€12, people!) Premier mixology and chef canapé @localefirenze (€15 said and done!) and more addresses over at thecuriousappetite.com Here’s hoping my liver takes me back. Buon venerdì a tutti! 🍸🍕
Kidnap one of your besties, take the bus up to Fie Kidnap one of your besties, take the bus up to Fiesole for a romantical Aperitivo @pensionebencista (but book a table in advance). Cheesily watch the sunset over Florentia with a bottle of funky wine (this long macerated orange Vernaccia di San Gimignano was all over the place but 😳 interesting) pair with a cheese board or flat out 🐽 arista and 🥔 and likewise funky grooves on Thursdays when they have solid DJ sets spun by quality ears like @dredecor8 @mmmmmmmmimmy @florence_lofi_sunset. The only snag is the last bus leaves at shy of 10 so plan on a taxi splurge (unless you’re set with a car). Well worth the treat! 🌅#curiousappetite #fiesole
The original Super Tuscan red red wine (meaning, w The original Super Tuscan red red wine (meaning, wines made in Tuscany not following DOC/DOCG standards and usually involving French grapes) could be considered from lesser-known Carmignano (although today is a DOCG zone near Prato, home of the Tuscan almond cantuccino). _ The story goes this area was deemed superior for wine production and Caterina de’ Medici requested French grapes to be planted here. She was also pretty ahead of her time- one of the first to don heels, makeup and dyed hair. _ Learn all about this Renaissance food lover and trendsetter on our online experience dedicated to this royal Florentine! Join our unique chat led by food historian and sommelier Adrienne Tuesdays at 6pm Italy time. _ Tickets via @eventbrite and link in bio. Buon martedì a tutti 🍷#curiousappetite #onlinetours
One of the aspects of Florence’s food culture I One of the aspects of Florence’s food culture I appreciate the most are the monthly @lafierucola markets here in Santo Spirito every 3rd Sunday since 1987 (plus 1st weekends in SS. Annunziata in the Spring/Fall) Simply, you could define them as a monthly organic and crafts market but to me they are so much more. _ The rural purveyors here who sell jarred delicacies from their harvest, fermented foods, dried wild herbs, baked goods from ancient grains, heirloom seeds and rigorously artisanal cheeses are salt of the earth. And obsessed with biodiversity as earnest stewards of their land while somewhat anti-conformist in certain respects. _ Food sold here is not just adhering to organic standards- it’s created with the intention to nourish with immense respect for environmental sustainability. _ Thanks for tolerating this navel grazing soapbox from my granola hill- and hope these little producers keep receiving our support since I’m wondering how the little tiny guys have been affected by lockdown/economic ripple effects of the pandemic. More tasty finds in stories! 🌾#fierucoladelgrano #florenceitaly
“There is only one serious question. And that is “There is only one serious question. And that is: who knows how to make love stay?” While love is the ultimate outlaw, tell love you are going to this dairy-to-case @palagiaccio cheese deli on Via Gioberti to pick up some truffle spliced cheeses. If love stays- it can have half. Therefore, I shall marry cheese. Preferably to a whole case. Yes, a cheese polygamist of sorts. 🧀 #curiousappetite #StillLifewithWoodpecker (which I consider one of the most honest love stories of all time by Tom Robbins. Aside from a declaration to marry cheese.)