Kumquats, no?
Kumquats, no?
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Fresh arancia OJ was a blessing here, soooo delicious.
Fresh arancia OJ was a blessing here, soooo delicious.
0 2025/09/02 16:20:57
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
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
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
Chefs value this Premium rice.
Chefs value this Premium rice.
0 2025/09/02 16:20:43
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.
0 2025/09/02 16:23:45
Such as...
Such as...
0 2025/09/02 16:24:21
Figs and bergamot.
Figs and bergamot.
0 2025/09/02 16:22:45
More Italian alcohol.
More Italian alcohol.
0 2025/09/02 16:23:09
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
A seafood medley.
A seafood medley.
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Plus...
Plus...
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And also...
And also...
0 2025/09/02 16:24:28
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
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
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.
0 2025/09/02 16:26:09
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!
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Tono and bergamot (do not mix them, just don't)
Tono and bergamot (do not mix them, just don't)
0 2025/09/02 16:27:47
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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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
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
Largo Frezza is right beside that popular Vallone belvedere, so visitors may easily do a two-fer in this area. This evocative corner should be high on your list.
Largo Frezza is right beside that popular Vallone belvedere, so visitors may easily do a two-fer in this area. This evocative corner should be high on your list.
0 2025/09/03 14:22:09
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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