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Expert Yogi Posts: 5098   Location: Somewhere in the Mountains of Western NC | Bonjourno, Italy is so wonderful! I really miss being there. However, I did bring me this little expresso maker pot home and some Italia cafe....it's very nice. I'm hooked on Cafe Machiato's. Michele, my brother-in-law taught me how to make traditional Italian Lasagna...Oh my god, it is soo good. That's what's for dinner tomorrow evening along with a nice bottle of Vino. Anyway, Italy was sooo much fun. I have so many things to say but am so overwhelmed right now. My body has no idea what time it is. It was very difficult to come back home, because I really love the Italian culture (it's the best!!) and my relatives. The entire trip was totally cool. Sometimes it was very intense with me and my husband and the fact that I know nothing about Hindu culture and the daughter-in-law role....which I think most of it is BS. However, Thank God my MIL is the most perfect Brahmin that walks the planet. She told my husband that there was no way that I should have to learn this culture and that I only needed to know the important things. She's so modern and incredible!!! She stood by me and supported me through the entire ordeal. It'll be interesting in the future to see how my relationship with them and my husband develops. One things for sure, I'm definitely an all American Country Girl and proud of it dammit!!  Seriously, I wish that Americans would take some lessons from Italians and Europeans in general. It would be the perfect world I think! Back to important stuff....the bathroom situation....and those toilet sinks.....and I just adore those radiant heaters, they are so awesome. You can wash your underwear (or in my case, get it wet from the toilet sink, heehee - I need lots of practice with that one!! I just don't understand why you just can't jump in the shower and wash your butt) and it will dry in a matter of a few minutes...those were really cool! I'm looking into finding these for my home, and I want the gas type, not the electric ones. Most Italians are very eco-friendly. That was favorite part. The olive oil is incredible and my skin has never looked better. I managed to bring home a couple of bottles of the really really fresh light green, thick oil for eating straight from the bottle. I so wish I had a resource for this type of Olio in the states...Zoebird?? Are you reading this??? Well, this is my report for now. I have lots of things to tell and I have some cool photos of Orvieto, Baschi and Guardea where we stayed. Orvieto is the most incredible place and it's so old and historical. If you ever go to Italy, this is a must place to visit. Orvieto is an old underground city and the people are so cool. Ciao - Ciao, | ||
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| welcome back. yes, i love european culture a great deal. it's why i'm always on about denmark. we use bionature and spectrum extra virgin olive oils. they're green. well, both eco friendly and green-colored.  | |||
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Expert Yogi Posts: 5098 Location: Somewhere in the Mountains of Western NC | No, I didn't have the Vin Santo....but I did bring back a bottle of Grappa. It's 42%, and it comes from the bottom of the barrel. It's some wicked stuff to add to your cafe lattes`, heehee Jonnie, its good to see you too! Yes, you were totally right. I am planning another trip soon. Although, Europe is very expensive and my poor US dollars,  Italy is definitely a special place. I especially like the witches festival. (there are lots of witches in the region I was staying in). It's mainly for the children. They went around spraying the town with Silly String and Confetti. It was so much fun. Ya'll know how much I love Halloween here in the states, so you can imagine how much fun this was for me! There was some sort of festival at least once a week going on. ZB, I know those Olio's you mentioned....it's not the same...trust me. Did you know that Olio is considered a fruit?? I've heard things such as the reason we can't get this oil here in America is because of the process and the way it is NOT refined - go figure right? I guess it'll be worth the $100 shipping fee to mail 6 bottles over a few times a year. My skin sure does love this and I do believe it has helped with my digestion and elimination system as well. I feel lighter and my stomach feels cleaner. It's hard to describe, but its really some good stuff. I ate it every day on panini, pasta and ensalada. | ||
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| Sounds like an emigrant in the making to me :-) Read Extra Virgin by Annie Hawes and then you'll really be home sick for Italy. If you haven't already got an on-line photo album, use Picassa (you'll then also be able to link to mine), it's great. We want to hear ALLLLLLL when you've run off the jet lag. Didn't follow the family stuff so I want all the gossip there too  Psst! Olives ARE a fruit  Fee Edited by Orbilia 2008-01-24 10:44 AM | |||
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| in philadelphia, we have a great italian market. imported olive oils from italy--the really good, traditional kinds--typically cost $100/bottle or more. since i use a lot of oil, it's out of my price range, so i go with what i can afford. my friend who is a multi-millionaire did a tasting party of oils in his home. he had oils from italy, spain, greece, north africa, and turkey (i think). my favorite was a greek oil made from the furit of trees that were over 1,000 years old. it cost $400 per bottle. yes, exceptional oil--but beyond my price range. | |||
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Where in Italy did you go? My father is Sicilian and we spent last spring break in the eastern coast of Sicily...it was incredible! We also bought some olive oil that I wish we would have bought a case because I can not find anything comparable to it here.  | |||
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Expert Yogi Posts: 5098 Location: Somewhere in the Mountains of Western NC | Orbilia - 2008-01-24 10:43 AM Sounds like an emigrant in the making to me :-) If you haven't already got an on-line photo album, use Picassa (you'll then also be able to link to mine), it's great. I need some serious help with this. I'm clueless Fee We want to hear ALLLLLLL when you've run off the jet lag. Didn't follow the family stuff so I want all the gossip there too OMG, I'm afraid I failed in the Hindu Daughter-in-law department. I guess the old saying, "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" is somewhat true. At this point of my life, I keep asking myself...do I really need this, is it worth it?? I felt totally, totally abused mentally. I honestly felt like I was in a torture chamber...the only thing that saved me was the food and the Vino...and my long walks with my sweet, pure Mother-in-law. I'll fill you in on details later, I'm still traumatized by that part it. Psst! Olives ARE a fruit I tried eating one off the tree, it was pretty nasty...not like the kinds that came out of the jar! wonder why?? Okay, here's some photo's for you guys. (Cyndi in Baschi.jpg) (Cyndi in the Olive Garden.jpg) Attachments ----------------  Cyndi in Baschi.jpg (73KB - 48 downloads) Cyndi in the Olive Garden.jpg (76KB - 40 downloads) | ||
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Expert Yogi Posts: 5098 Location: Somewhere in the Mountains of Western NC | I tried to find you and you were NOT at home BB!!! (Via S. Antonio.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Via S. Antonio.jpg (82KB - 49 downloads) | ||
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Expert Yogi Posts: 5098 Location: Somewhere in the Mountains of Western NC | Of course I did...silly, | ||
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| I'm glad to hear it went well, and you enjoyed it. How could you not, those pictures are beautiful. Oops, and I know nothing about olives, except that those trees look kind of like gnarly little apple trees. Do they flower, and if so, do bees flock to them? | |||
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Expert Yogi Posts: 5098 Location: Somewhere in the Mountains of Western NC | You know Fee, what would really bee cool is for you guys to meet me in Asheville, NC. It's only 2 hours from Lexington. Then there is Salisbury, NC that's pretty interesting too, next door to Lexington. Just don't try to sleep in that town...those friggin trains will wake you up before the crack of dawn, Then there is Charlotte, NC....which is not my favorite city - at all. You will enjoy Asheville much better. I can take you to the Biltmore Estate, or the Blue Ridge Parkway is always fun. We can drink wine and have a picnic on top of Mt. Mitchell...shhh (don't mention the wine to anyone though, ), the park rangers are funny about wine...can't imagine why??! | ||
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