We've Moved!!

Hi friends!

I have been continuing my blog on a new platform: Wordpress!!

I found that I had more creative control on it and so decided it was time to switch. I have also been finishing all my study abroad posts (yay) to make room for new content.

Please follow along via awalkinthepinkpark.wordpress.com/

I would love to see you again - thank you so much for following along so far!

Ciao!

Haley

Cooking Class Round Up: What I've Made

One great part about this trip besides all the travel was also the food. Italy is known for having amazing creations (no wonder Italian is my favorite)! I've made quite a few dishes during my cooking classes here in Italy to embrace this food culture and willing to share them all with you.

One class was purely food and the other was pairing food & wine.

Here are some of the magical recipes I've made through these classes (ignore the chicken scratch on some - I had to take notes!):

Spaghetti with Homemade Pesto

Bucatini alla Amatriciana

 

Chocolate Lava Cake with Pear

Polenta with Mushrooms

Risotto Milanese with Veal Shank

Spaghetti with Clams

Tiramisu

Orecchiette with Broccoli Version 1 (above)

Orecchiette with Broccoli (Version 2)

Pumpkin Ravioli

Eggplant Parmigiana Version 1 (above)

Eggplant Parmigiana Version 2

Baccala (Cod Fish) with Potatoes

Chocolate Mousse with Cat's Tongue Cookies

Saltimbocca (Veal & Prosciutto Slab) & Involtini (Veal & Prosciutto Rolls)

Lamb Shanks with Pan-Fried Artichokes

Pumpkin Risotto

Cannoli

Pork and Rosemary

Chocolate Truffles

Pasta alla Chitarra

Cantucci (Biscotti)

If you want to recreate any of these recipes yourself, feel free to and comment your results below!

Ciao!

Florence Finds: Favorite Bar & Restaurant

Hi friends! Another Italy update - this time being my favorite restaurant and bar in all of Florence. Read below to find out why!

Irene: Favorite Bar

I love Irene because it has AMAZING sparkling cocktails like their strawberry puree'd Rossini or their version of a French 75 (my fave cocktail ever), the expensive price is worth it. My friend Nikki (pictured below) and I didn't go out every night so we justified the price by that we were "catching up" with everyone else who did go out all the time - sounds reasonable right?

Pietrasanta - a boozy milkshake

The "Barbie" Drink

French 75

I think Nikki likes it..

Rossini

La Giostra: Favorite Restaurant

La Giostra is DEFINITELY one not to be missed in Florence. Many celebrities have been there and it's easy to see why; from the complimentary sampler plate & glass of prosecco upon walking in to the twinkling lights that cover the ceiling, this place is a dream like no other. My highlights include the Burrata appetizer (kind of expensive but so amazing), the pear ravioli (sounds weird but tastes awesome - and I don't even like pears), and the tiramisu (best I've ever had - and I even made one in one of my cooking classes). Either way though, you can't go wrong - everything I had there tasted amazing!

Complimentary Sampler Plate

Burrata

Penne Pasta

Pumpkin Risotto

Pear Ravioli

Tiramisu

If you're ever in Florence - give these beauties a try. They won't disappoint!!

Ciao!