Category: what I’m eating
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Granitas beat the heat
Originally posted on Plated: By Claire Lardizabal FLORENCE, Italy— At the Mercato Centrale, stalls of purses, scarves and various trinkets surround the massive complex while inside local meat and produce vendors thrive. Upstairs, tourists and locals alike can also find the Arà: è Sicilia granita stand for a refreshing, sweet treat. The Sicilian granita is…
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Panna cotta anyone?
Originally posted on Plated: By Claire Lardizabal FLORENCE, Italy—The white gelatinous dome drizzled with dark pink raspberry sauce wiggled as our server brought it towards the table. “Panna cotta?” he asked. I claimed it and sliced my spoon into the custard-like concoction, ignoring the fact I spent the last 45 minutes consuming bread, house Chianti,…
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