I haven't watched it in years but I remember enjoying "Big Night" with Stanley Tucci, about the struggle of two brothers from Italy to run a successful restaurant in the US in the 1950s.
Regarding olives, the best in the world are the Kalamata olives (though they can also be a bit expensive). They're not quite as salty as your typical olive, but they are extremely tasty. Truly delicious. They tend to be purplish, but I think there are some pink ones too, so you might have used a variety of Kalamata.
That pasta sounds delicious; I love simple sauces like yours that really let the ingredients shine. I don’t think I’ve ever added Greek olives, but now I feel like I have to try your recipe ASAP. I agree that abundant plates are the way to go!
Also thank you for sharing the movies! Fall is the time of year when I really enjoy snuggling up in a blanket and watching a good movie, and now I have a great list to choose from when the weather gets cooler ☺️
Funny you should ask, Sinù! We are planning to publish an Andalusian set story in the next few weeks. Waiting for it to get a little colder so that memories of the still warm southern Spain autumn sunshine will help see us through the Northern European cold and dark.
Nov 4, 2022·edited Nov 5, 2022Liked by Sinù Fogarizzu
Reading this made Sabrina and I think about the atmospheric meal we had at lunchtime today- not because we ate pasta (we are deep in rural Andalusia right now, so that would be a difficult feat), but because the Asado where we sat surrounded by locals was full of joy and laughter ('abbondante' for sure). A table full of old men argued loudly and good-naturedly about politics and football, school kids just picked up, laughed with their mothers, groups of ladies lunched and gossiped, and a bunch of young guys flirted with the waitress. It was like being part of a show! And the food- massive plates of barbecued meats and salads, was similarly 'abbondante'!
“Each olive is a happy thought.” I love that and the way you personalize food so well. This sounds like a beautiful and delicious pasta!
I’m sorry to hear of your injury, Sinù and hope the recovery is going well. Watching food-themed films would provide a welcome distraction. There are many you mention that I haven’t seen and would like to check out. One that’s considered a classic that perhaps you already know is “Babette’s Feast.” I watched it so long ago I need to revisit it.
Oh, YUM! That sounds wonderfully tasty, and the movie list is a fun one.
Have you seen, Chef? I quite enjoyed it; it's a story of a father, his son, and a food truck. Funny, sweet, and poignant.
The Hundred-Foot Journey is a great story, too, if you haven't seen it.
A big ‘YES!’ to abbondante! 🍝
I haven't watched it in years but I remember enjoying "Big Night" with Stanley Tucci, about the struggle of two brothers from Italy to run a successful restaurant in the US in the 1950s.
One question: what do you mean by 'glugs'?
Regarding olives, the best in the world are the Kalamata olives (though they can also be a bit expensive). They're not quite as salty as your typical olive, but they are extremely tasty. Truly delicious. They tend to be purplish, but I think there are some pink ones too, so you might have used a variety of Kalamata.
Will have to try your recipe ;) I love pasta.
So glad to have you back, Sinù! 💕
That pasta sounds delicious; I love simple sauces like yours that really let the ingredients shine. I don’t think I’ve ever added Greek olives, but now I feel like I have to try your recipe ASAP. I agree that abundant plates are the way to go!
Also thank you for sharing the movies! Fall is the time of year when I really enjoy snuggling up in a blanket and watching a good movie, and now I have a great list to choose from when the weather gets cooler ☺️
I didn't know you had lived in Australia. What a small world!
Sorry to year about your back, but I did enjoy the list of foodie movies.
I’ve just had a big lunch but this has made me hungry again!
Funny you should ask, Sinù! We are planning to publish an Andalusian set story in the next few weeks. Waiting for it to get a little colder so that memories of the still warm southern Spain autumn sunshine will help see us through the Northern European cold and dark.
Reading this made Sabrina and I think about the atmospheric meal we had at lunchtime today- not because we ate pasta (we are deep in rural Andalusia right now, so that would be a difficult feat), but because the Asado where we sat surrounded by locals was full of joy and laughter ('abbondante' for sure). A table full of old men argued loudly and good-naturedly about politics and football, school kids just picked up, laughed with their mothers, groups of ladies lunched and gossiped, and a bunch of young guys flirted with the waitress. It was like being part of a show! And the food- massive plates of barbecued meats and salads, was similarly 'abbondante'!
“Each olive is a happy thought.” I love that and the way you personalize food so well. This sounds like a beautiful and delicious pasta!
I’m sorry to hear of your injury, Sinù and hope the recovery is going well. Watching food-themed films would provide a welcome distraction. There are many you mention that I haven’t seen and would like to check out. One that’s considered a classic that perhaps you already know is “Babette’s Feast.” I watched it so long ago I need to revisit it.
“If you do like overcooked pasta, please, never let me know.“ 🙌🏼😂
I hope you are on the mend!
Sounds tasty!