Even though I always loved cooking, especially baking, as a kid with my mom and sister, I think my love of great food and cooking grew during and after my semester abroad in Italy. I was lucky enough to spend six months traveling throughout Europe, tasting local cuisine and getting a glimpse into other cultures.
It was in Italy that I was first introduced so many dishes that are now hard to forget:
The margarita pizza simply topped with tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and basil that I devoured during a spring break trip to Naples;
The creamy and chocolaty profiteroles from a restaurant just blocks away from the university where I studied;
The rich, espresso-drenched tiramisu in Venice;
The fresh-from-the-sea pasta dish cooked with mussels and clams that I indulged in while dining on a cliff in Cinque Terre, overlooking the Mediterranean sea;
The cold and creamy gelato found as frequent as Starbucks in the states;
And the sweet and sparkling Moscato d’Asti white wine that became a favorite of mine.
Not only did I come back to California with thousands of photos and an extra 15 pounds, I also brought with me so many great memories – many of them revolving around the Italians’ knack for good food.
Picturesque Italy is the perfect backdrop for devouring delicious dishes.
Some of my favorite photos of Italy
Florence, Italy
Venice, Italy
Rome, Italy
Capri, Italy
Lucca, Italy
Cinque Terre, Italy
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