The beginning of the week, we enjoyed a unique opportunity. We were part of a documentary looking at the phenomena of American's traveling to Italy to learn about the food cultivation. A Professor of Roma, and his camera man, took film footage of us out in the gardens picking the elderberries that would later be made into a marmalada. We also helped select the figs and fresh herbs that would later be used in our meals that evening.
Our meals have been so carefully crafted to provide for us a true taste of the earth. Each item is hand picked fresh that day and used in a manner that showcases its essence. Truly this is a culinary tour like no other and we are blessed to be here.
Some of the meals include, fresh greens over freshly made pasta, potatoes that are boiled, peeled and then baked with herbs and sea salt, which create a most unique type of french fry! Rabbit and lamb roast with a fresh vegetable stew alongside garden greens were enjoyed another night. Each meal is an event itself as we hear the story of the ingredients and their journey to our plate. This is what slow food and earth to table really are!
It has also been an interesting time watching our American relatives interact with the Italian ones they have never met. We all got a great big chuckle to watch our uncle talk politics with the locals. This was a favorite pastime growing up and over the years it has disapated. To witness this type of discourse was thrilling and brang back so many memories when we were children. We also met some cousins that we have not met before. These meetings are so full of joy. If you have ever met long lost relatives, you know this feeling of embrace and knowing that exits.
All of us are having a wonderful time enjoying the weather, the food and the companionship. A blessing most definitely!
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