Kumquats, no?
Kumquats, no?
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A variety of zagara or citrus blankets Calabria. Their lovely smell is called 'zagarona'. It joins honeysuckle and roses in keeping the air fragrant.
A variety of zagara or citrus blankets Calabria. Their lovely smell is called 'zagarona'. It joins honeysuckle and roses in keeping the air fragrant.
0 2025/09/02 16:21:06
Nduja can come wrapped as shown here. It was not as spicey as we'd feared. The nearby village Spilingo has an annual fest dedicated to the meat. It was OK, but we preferred cinghiale or boar.
Nduja can come wrapped as shown here. It was not as spicey as we'd feared. The nearby village Spilingo has an annual fest dedicated to the meat. It was OK, but we preferred cinghiale or boar.
0 2025/09/02 16:21:14
Stanley Tucci devoted some time in an onion field during his CNN Calabrian episode.
Stanley Tucci devoted some time in an onion field during his CNN Calabrian episode.
0 2025/09/02 16:21:40
The quintessential country wine in Pentedatillo.
The quintessential country wine in Pentedatillo.
0 2025/09/02 16:22:27
Chefs value this Premium rice.
Chefs value this Premium rice.
0 2025/09/02 16:20:43
The joke is: the rastaman on the left smokes a spliff/joint of cannabis; the pan-European in the middle smokes a cigarette; and the Calabrian 'teste dure' (stubborn hard-head) is munching some raw cipolla or red onions.
The joke is: the rastaman on the left smokes a spliff/joint of cannabis; the pan-European in the middle smokes a cigarette; and the Calabrian 'teste dure' (stubborn hard-head) is munching some raw cipolla or red onions.
0 2025/09/02 16:21:25
Mrs z's fave dessert. We found it on the menu of 'Glauco' restaurant in Scilla's Chianalea neighborhood. Great food, great views too. Glauco was a famous ancient Roman mythical figure.
Mrs z's fave dessert. We found it on the menu of 'Glauco' restaurant in Scilla's Chianalea neighborhood. Great food, great views too. Glauco was a famous ancient Roman mythical figure.
0 2025/09/02 16:21:56
More Italian alcohol.
More Italian alcohol.
0 2025/09/02 16:23:09
Figs and bergamot.
Figs and bergamot.
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Such as...
Such as...
0 2025/09/02 16:24:21
This is a decor piece of that same surici fish. Not one bone and not one smell. *The name actually translates as 'mice', probably due to their small size.
This is a decor piece of that same surici fish. Not one bone and not one smell. *The name actually translates as 'mice', probably due to their small size.
0 2025/09/02 16:24:40
Produce for sale in Capo Vaticano.
Produce for sale in Capo Vaticano.
0 2025/09/02 16:23:24
Red cipolla are sweeter than most onions.
Red cipolla are sweeter than most onions.
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And also...
And also...
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A seafood medley.
A seafood medley.
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Plus...
Plus...
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Ginevra and the fishmonger knew each other. Note that some Italian vendors take their long-time clients very seriously. It would've been an unthinkable faux-pas if she'd ever been seen to shop for the same items at a rival's stand. An Italian woman once told us: "The vendor thinks that they own you. But you will always get the best cut, the best quality as a result."
Ginevra and the fishmonger knew each other. Note that some Italian vendors take their long-time clients very seriously. It would've been an unthinkable faux-pas if she'd ever been seen to shop for the same items at a rival's stand. An Italian woman once told us: "The vendor thinks that they own you. But you will always get the best cut, the best quality as a result."
0 2025/09/02 16:25:42
The 'surici' fish that we bought at the permanent market. Ginevra suggested that Mrs Z and I buy some, then fry them back in our lovely kitchen. That is a Calabrian fave specialty. Very bony. Strong smell.
The 'surici' fish that we bought at the permanent market. Ginevra suggested that Mrs Z and I buy some, then fry them back in our lovely kitchen. That is a Calabrian fave specialty. Very bony. Strong smell.
0 2025/09/02 16:24:50
We returned a few times. Btw, a nearby pizza place had an elaborate box with the most unexpected labelling. The info was all about the supposed secret health benefits of pizza: 'cortisolo' anti-stressers, Vitamin B, serotonin, immune-boosters, amino acids and cardio-vascular benefits!
We returned a few times. Btw, a nearby pizza place had an elaborate box with the most unexpected labelling. The info was all about the supposed secret health benefits of pizza: 'cortisolo' anti-stressers, Vitamin B, serotonin, immune-boosters, amino acids and cardio-vascular benefits!
0 2025/09/02 16:26:24
Our newest foodic discovery in Rome: the corn-based Venezuelan eatery 'El Maiz' in Rome's Prati district. Good stuff. And certainly the most high-tech ordering arrangement that we encountered on this trip! *molto grazie for this tip goes out to Lonely Planet's incomparable poster/mod on the Thorn Tree forum: 'Lucapal'.
Our newest foodic discovery in Rome: the corn-based Venezuelan eatery 'El Maiz' in Rome's Prati district. Good stuff. And certainly the most high-tech ordering arrangement that we encountered on this trip! *molto grazie for this tip goes out to Lonely Planet's incomparable poster/mod on the Thorn Tree forum: 'Lucapal'.
0 2025/09/02 16:26:34
At the weekly market in Tropea.
At the weekly market in Tropea.
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Notice the main ingredient.
Notice the main ingredient.
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She was so right. The staff were excellent, including owner Salvatore. The food was probably the best in town. Try the fragolina or green beans. We relaxed and enjoyed the unique atmosphere there in the historic back-alley. Some fragrant gelsomino (jasmine-not shown) filled the air.
She was so right. The staff were excellent, including owner Salvatore. The food was probably the best in town. Try the fragolina or green beans. We relaxed and enjoyed the unique atmosphere there in the historic back-alley. Some fragrant gelsomino (jasmine-not shown) filled the air.
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Tono and bergamot (do not mix them, just don't)
Tono and bergamot (do not mix them, just don't)
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Some heritage buildings had been re-imagined as restaurants. Tropea had quite a few. Cynics have opined online that Tropea's restaurants have nose-dived in terms of quality due to the recent influx of tourists. I dunno. I mean, what yardstick are they using to measure that claim objectively? Ignore the critics and just have fun. Mangia!
Some heritage buildings had been re-imagined as restaurants. Tropea had quite a few. Cynics have opined online that Tropea's restaurants have nose-dived in terms of quality due to the recent influx of tourists. I dunno. I mean, what yardstick are they using to measure that claim objectively? Ignore the critics and just have fun. Mangia!
0 2025/09/03 14:20:30
Tropea's iconic sanctuary, Santuario Santa Maria dell'Isola, sits on its own promontory above beaches. It stands out from the mainland
Tropea's iconic sanctuary, Santuario Santa Maria dell'Isola, sits on its own promontory above beaches. It stands out from the mainland
0 2025/09/03 14:19:15
Few countries do 'old meets new' design as well as Itlay.
Few countries do 'old meets new' design as well as Itlay.
0 2025/09/03 14:22:20
So now, let's descend that old zig-zag path and head back to the core of Tropea.
So now, let's descend that old zig-zag path and head back to the core of Tropea.
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