Few glimpse of Italy

It's been a week since I've been in Italy! Been to three cities, Venice, Bologna and Turin. I must say that traveling like this is quite tiring. Being able to see the different cultures from city to city and having the variety of food and how the flavors and techniques change is definitely well worth the sleep deprivation and the constant moving. Highlights so far! I've tasted...
*the best asparagus I've ever had in my life. One because it is in season, two, because it's local from the proprietor's own farm.
* the greatest balsamic vinegar I've ever had ranging from 30 year old- 100 year old! UNBELIEVABLE! The 100 year old balsamic is an opportunity of a lifetime on it's own! It brings a tear in my eye, and I am still amazed and touched through the work that has gone into producing and aging that 100 year old. Plus the generations of and heritage that shares this 100 year old vinegar!
*Fresh parm cheese! SO GOOD!
*Cutatello from the factory itself! Being in the cellar with all the cutatello's hanging, unbelievable!
* Best fresh pasta, lasagna in particular with bolognese sauce (ragu, as the italians call it) in Bologna of course! It was a 3 michelin star restaurant/hotel!

Here are some pics. I have limited access to internet. So I can't waste all my time yet. Waiting for internet that is cheaper or until I get home to NYC.









OH! I've been having Gelato everyday! I was tempted to have it twice yesterday, but the store closed by the time I got back to it! hahahahaha. oh wells!