We signed up for a cooking class from an Italian cooking diva. (Originally from Canada but Italian for the last 30 years). We joined her at her restaurant and left for the market. All the fruits-vegetables are marked by region of origin to encourage buying local produce. Sharon is a world reknowed chef she has been on the Food Network and has cooked with Rachel Ray she is a very easygoing person and it was so interesting to visit the market with her and have her explain what to look for and the seasonality of food.
We tried balsamic vinegar at a place where they had aged it for 12 to 30 years. It was amazing as syrupy as molasses--it tasted almost like an incredibly fine wine. I had never tasted anything like it. We are regretting not buying any of it.
We set off for Sharon´s apartment and we all joined in making homemade pasta, sauce, bruchetta and peach tarts with a custard sauce. The meal and the wine were very good and now that we know the recipes we are looking forward to making some meals for our friends and family next year.
Bon Apetit!
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