Just got back from the presentation of the 2008 Taurasi, a great Italian red wine from Irpinia, inland of Naples. There were about 60 wines, and at noon Luciano Pignataro, a friend and colleague who writes for Il Mattino di Napoli (and who runs Luciano Pignataro Wine Blog, which is quite interesting) took us to the Ristorante Pizzeria Da Pino in the town of Taurasi. One of the highpoints, for me, was Soffritto d'Interiora d'Agnello, the local term for Coratella D'Agnello, stewed lamb organ meats, and while this may make some blanch, the dish is a very tasty reminder of the days when all meats were much too precious to be discarded.
Moving in a radically different direction, Talked with a friend from new England last night who is ecstatic about the upcoming Superbowl. Should you be planning on doing something, some ideas:
From Holland
Karin Engelbrecht says, "When the Dutch watch sports on TV their favorite snacks include kroketten, those sumptious shrimp or veal ragout-filled crispy croquettes, frikadellen, typically Dutch skinless meat sausages, and kaasstengels, rich Gouda cheese straws, all of which can be found on her list of Dutch Party Appetizers.
Stephanie Gallagher, Who Cooks For Kids, Says:
The fun thing about throwing a Super Bowl party is that the menu can really be anything you like, from take out pizza and potluck appetizers to chili and cornbread to homemade snacks and desserts. These Super Bowl menu ideas give you three great options. Feel free to mix and match the recipes to suit your own tastes.
Like Baking?
Carroll Pellegrinelli says,
"Make it easier on yourself (or the hostess) by making desserts, and other sweet treats, that don't need a fork to eat them. These Chocolate Nut Bars are just one of the many treats found on this page of Fork-Free Desserts.
And Finally, Linda Says:
"Whether or not you're interested in football, you can throw a party on Super Bowl Sunday. My Super Bowl Snacks and Anti-Super Bowl Party Foods are all delicious, quick to make, and fun to eat. Hope your team wins!
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