May 3rd, 2010

Monday, May 3rd.


Let me tell you something. I love roast beef. And Americans have no idea how to make it. Italians do. Especially my host mamma. Take a nice large beef tenderloin (or a "bicchiere" - still trying to figure out exactly what cut of meat that is since technically is means glass, as in the thing you drink water out of....), place it in a nice tall pot with a decent amount of oil and let it brown on all sides. Oh wait, first before all that, you have to wedge some sage and garlic cloves inside the meat and then tie it up nice and tight. Thennnn put it in the pot with the oil, let it brown lightly, turn the heat off, put the lid on the pan and let it sit for a few hours. Then take it out, slice it, and add more oil to the pan (full of delicious juice and oil), heat it up, and drizzle over the meat. Roasted potatoes are a must with this meal. Roasted yellow potatoes. With salt. And garlic cloves still in the paper. Lots of them. And sometimes a little rosemary if you're in the mood. And make sure you have delicious bread to serve with the whole meal. Finally, cut up some strawberries, sprinkle them with lemon juice and confectioner's sugar, and voila!!! Buon appetito!!!!!!!


I am going to miss this place.....