Answers to important research questions - "Bruschette, Bruschetti, Bruschetta?"

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 Back to Italian cooking as we do, given that Roberto has Italian roots.    Do you know that cooking and food are absolutely the main topic of conversation in Italy.  And yes, my questions re Bocconcini  and Bruschetta were considered carefully and responded to, with thought and understanding.  So thanks Bella, from http://www.timeintuscany.com/  for taking the time to do so.  As mentioned in previous blogs, we are fortunate to have spent time with Bella and Bello, terms of endearment,  roughly translated into 'lovely woman and lovely man,'  have enjoyed their wonderful hospitality and 'talking about and savouring fabulous food!'
Qu 2 - What is bocconcini - is it the same as mozzarella?

Bella's answer - Bocconcini is mozzarella in bite size pieces. Bocconcini means small mouth.

Qu 1 - Bruschette, Bruschetti, Bruschetta?
Bella's answer - Bruschette [not bruschetti] is plural for bruschetta. Hope this helps!

One more question please. Is crostini, singular or plural and is it essentially a small bruschetta?

Clara



Bello on the job

ps -  Did you know that Mr Google actually doesn't know everything!  Friends are better and much more fun.  But ............

Research today: - A Yr 7 assignment on health issues,  actually asked

for 2  'other' resources apart from the Internet.  Whoooh!  Big ask!!!   Like, perhaps, an old fashioned idea such as a book, or a newspaper article. 

A lucky solution was arrived at - "Look up the net to find newspaper articles."   Not bad, actually, since a quick perusal of the local paper didn't actually directly answer the assignment question, and newspaper articles are arranged re subjects and published date.  Wow!  But are our kids losing out by having so much information at their fingertips?

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Still crazy but what a fantastic year



Batlady

Aussie game called two up.  Now banned

Balmoral - always beautiful

Grandmother's clock

Spring has sprung

Spring chicken

Constant floral

Ferns in Clara's garden

The most visited blog - Scarves in your own personal colours

You are incredible DaVinci

Killer earrings

Clara is now a gym dropout

New inspired ventures - thanks

And recipes from Tuscany

And Clara's garden

And special boys

Importance of fairy tales

Love of closeup photos  of herbs

And grandchildren

Best shot of the year

Time to meditate and live in the moment

And read good books

Have amazing holidays in the wilderness

And keep on dancing

And having fun

Due respect to climatic crises

And pears

and most of all to beautiful grandchildren

Good mates

Fabulous opportunities for photography

And colour contrasts

Wish you were here

Love where I live

Greater depth lies within

8 good potential mums !!!!

Be like water and flow

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Leafy Greens - a treat for eyes and waistline

Dear Clara and other friends
If we are to 'fitinmyjeans', we need to cut down on this bacon etc that G is cooking and bring out the greens.

My favorite home alone meal and one which I fall back on after a holiday weekend of too much food, wine and song.
Makes enough for 2 pounds of chicken. Published May 1, 2009. From Cook's Illustrated.
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts should be marinated for no less than 30 minutes and no more than 1 hour. Skin-on, bone-in chicken should be marinated for at least 45 minutes and no longer than 90 minutes.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh herbs , such as tarragon, chives, basil, or parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons water



Instructions
Whisk together ingredients in medium bowl. Place marinade and chicken in gallon-sized zipper-lock bag; press out as much air as possible and seal bag. Depending on chicken type, refrigerate 30 to 90 minutes (see note), flipping bag halfway through to ensure that chicken marinates evenly.

Grill marinated chicken breasts (no not on the mouse grill)  Clara would say bake in oven.
Serve on a bed of leafy green spinach and organic wheat pasta sprinkled with parmesan.

Sorry G, but not every meal can be from the Silver Spoon.


Welcome to my journey as I photograph something I create everyday for a year... RRT

Leafy Greens...April 8th



Necklace of leaves, jadeite beads and yes, snow.




 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reservations Required...April 7th

Loom knit chenille scarf, hand dyed and printed