oh yes, that is it, Eva, thanks............I do hope it's not too late.........
Danon, Danon, Ossobuco just tuned in here lackadaisacally and found out, ooh, found out, ooh, ooh, osso just faints. Danon is going to Italy! She lifts her head, faints again. Without her. Without her. How could this happen, without her????? Oh, Danon will have a nice meal and think of her? Ohhh, good, good. That'll be ok then. Venice. Hmm, risi e bisi. Well, let osso think....with a bit of Venetian antipasto..
A side table is being set up with a tray of Detti Sardo, sardine fingers with parmigiano.
Crostini di Fegatini di Pollo, sage/scallion/butter/c.liver/parsley/wine on toast.
Some Prosciutto and Grissini, homemade bread sticks and a plate of Culatello di Zibella or other special repast, plus a plate of firm yet ripe Cantalupo.
A tray of Formaggio Frito - mozzarella, munster, or jack, with cornmeal crust...
and a plate of Carpaccio, some beef filet, served raw with homemade mayonaise, dijon mustard, and some fresh parsley.
and almost falling off the table, a plate of Crostini Scampi to tide one over.
Do you all have your apperitivi????
(hic) I need a refill! Pass the Prosecco over here!
I'll have a little of that Crostini...some risi e bisi, of course, and danon, that tiramisu was KILLER! Not a thing like the soggy stuff we get at home. But tonight...oh, tonight...
Tonight (!) we have...GELATI
Melon, coffee, raspberry, chocolate, all our favorite flavors!
I'll start with a scoop of the amaretto-flavored, Withers. Danon, Osso, all my friends...which will you have?
Oh, I wish Withers could get open the airfreight package from Giolitti, and divide up the samples.. for now, I want a cup with three scoops, one of cocco, one of nocciolo (walnut), and one of cioccolato, per favore, plus one of those tinyweenee plastic spoons. And a napkin, I will probably need a napkin. Drip.
I've flown back from Florida for this meal.
<sitting down, putting napkin in my lap>
Time to eat again?? Oh, yeah, it's the Italian way. A little here and a little there. Withers!! Grappa please!! Make it the good stuff from Bassano Del Grappa - there is a little shop at the south end of the Ponti Degli Alpini where they make their own. Some really nice old stills are lined up over the bar. There is one brand that I particularly like - it comes in a nice Majolica earthenware bottle.
ossobuco,
You must use Lola's clicker and join us. We talked with the cousins who live in St Pietro Val D'Astico this evening and now they are all excited about our visit. It's going to be a great stay this year. Each Saturday in Asiago there is a huge street market. We HAVE to make that!! The entire downtown is pedestrian only and the streets are filled with goodies.
Thank you Withers for the grappa.
Withers, might I also have a glass of grappa?
3octopuss3, it good to see you here enjoying yourself
there are some mighty fine people that hang out
Hey BillW
I'm finding out how fine these guys are! Some very serious stuff, and not so serious stuff happens in the land of A2K. I'm loving it :wink:
Thanks for looking out for me, especially on the Word Association page
You're good to hang with - makes me look good
Well, friend, be prepared to look REAL good
What are you doing with those 8 arms Octopuss ?
Do be careful with the Chintz.
Withers we'll have 9 cognacs-8 for my friend and just the one very large one for me thank you.
Hiama, what would you be doing if you had 8 arms? Thanks for the Cognac...s
Well there's yourself, Sofia, Diane, Lola, Eva, Beyonce-where did she come from ?- um I'm sure I can find another two-lets see Jennifer Aniston and Rachel Stevens -there that should keep me opccupide !!!
:lol:Careful what you wish for... :wink:
Yes, be careful!
Beyonce? Jennifer Aniston? I am disappointed in you, Hiama. I thought you had better sense than to chase the flippy lil' twentysomethings...
yeah, especially when he has access to flippy lil'fiftysomethings. He couldn't do better than us, and we have so much good experience and wisdom. And we're so funny and good to be with............maybe, HIAMA, you better leave a few of those hands free for other experiences. I know you just weren't thinking clearly there for a bit........... Kiss
pssst.....not to mention that we appreciate muscles all the more when our men have actually worked for them. :wink:
Good grief!!!! I don't get to the salon very often and here you all are eating the most fabulous Italian food imaginable. Withers, one of everything, just for starters.
Hiama, sweetie, keep those arms to yourself right now. There is serious eating to be done, unless you would like to help feed me. That might be quite enjoyable. hee hee
BTW, Felix loved his little fish dinner. When he purrs, I can smell fish breath.
Danon, I hope you and Mrs. Danon are having the most wonderful time of your lives.
