We were a jolly gathering for lunch at Gina's house in the country today and I thought you'd like to see the company:
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I'm second from the far end on the right. |
There was lovely, crispy pasta al forno as only Gina can make it:
There was salsiccia
and good, local bread
and there were patate al forno:
Then there were polpette
and spiedini
and peperoni:
There was orange salad
and then there were vanilla oranges:
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Gina's husband is peeling the orange in the Sicilian way. |
whilst another sister had made this sumptuous chocolate crostata:
I had decided to mix traditions and had invented this Semifreddo di Christmas Pudding. I am glad to say it was pronounced a success and tomorrow I'll post the recipe for you!
There had to be cannoli
and finally there was my favourite gel al limone, made by Gina's mother-in-law. This dessert is always so refreshing, whatever the season:
Grazie per la bella festa, Gina!
Happy New Year Pat
ReplyDeleteMy best wishes for your 2012
Elisa, in Argentina
Way to start the New Year!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year - looks like you really feasted well. Hope 2012 is the best year ever for you. :D
ReplyDeleteNew Yeak blessings, Pat and Simi! Looks as if you had a yummy, yummy day!
ReplyDeleteFood is always at the center of each festivity!! Meraviglioso!! Auguri di buon anno!
ReplyDeleteLovely. It is wonderful to see what life is like in civilized countries where people cook.
ReplyDeleteIt all looks so delicious!
ReplyDeleteHow nice to see you here, Elisa. Hi, Leslie and Happy New Year to you, too. x Oh, it was, jams! Happy New Year to you three, Nick! xxx woof! Grazie, Patricia e auguroni di buon anno! Thank you, Betsy and welcome. It was, Cherie and Liz.
ReplyDeleteBuon anno a tutti!
What a fantastic spread. A fabulous way to start 2012.
ReplyDeleteThat takes some beating, what wonderful company you keep :)
ReplyDeleteHi, Cuby and Ellee. Yes, a great start and great company. xx
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