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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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For another #italiadaldivano (Italy armchair trave For another #italiadaldivano (Italy armchair travel), I posted some favorite Italian Lenten sweets in stories, which include these olive oily cross buns of rosemary and raisins (these ones made by one of our cooking lesson instructors in Italy) and are hyper regional to Florence, traditionally sold only on Maundy Thursday (Giovedi Santo) but now available nearly year-round in select bakeries around Renaissance town. If you’re curious as to how Italians sneakily made sweets during Lent and for other Easter feast specialties- join our online session this Good Friday the 10th at 7pm CEST or Saturday same time. There are a few tickets left via link in bio- grazie mille to the dears who have booked, we are so looking forward to hosting you! Buon appetito 🌷#curiousappetite #giovedisanto
Admirably, an Italian Easter meal is a showcase of Admirably, an Italian Easter meal is a showcase of what’s best in season. From fava beans, fresh sheep’s milk cheese, herbs, bright green peas, asparagus and artichokes to eggs and pastas colored with Spring greens in the dough. If you’re curious to learn more about Italian Easter culinary traditions and the meaning behind various dishes and foods, join our online session scheduled for this Friday April 10th and Saturday April 11th at 7pm Italy time and is open to a limited # of participants from any time zone around the world. This virtual tour will be conducted via Zoom by our food historian and sommelier guides in Florence and will include wine tips as well as recipes to recreate at home. Tickets via link in bio- we hope to welcome you online!🌷#curiousappetite #onlinetours (Feel free to comment below with any qs as well)
I love the #italiadaldivano (Italy from your couch I love the #italiadaldivano (Italy from your couch) trend going around (keep ‘em coming!) At first I couldn’t look at pictures from Italy as it was too hard, like a mirage of water in the desert sort of thing. But then I got over it, realizing these are positive reminders of what we will be going back to eventually and that the world will not be a desert forever. I posted some recent snaps from the Tuscan countryside in stories- hope you enjoy and thanks for swinging by! (viva la pun 😂) #curiousappetite #andratuttobene 🍷
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. _ 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 _ 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 🍻🏡
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