Birds of a Feather

Today
My last full day in Florence!!! :(

Class: Sweet and Sour, Day 2 (Birds)

For starters, I de-caged a pigeon today.

• Petto D'anatra All'Arancia (Duck Breast in Orange Sauce)
  -I don't think I'm the biggest fan of duck, and the sauce was too sweet
  -served with Chipolline in Agrodolce (Sweet and Sour Onions)
  --this reminded me of dad's Thanksgiving shallot recipe and I loved it
  
  
  
  Petto D'anatra All'Arancia
  
  
• Piccione al Miele (Pigeon with Honey)
  -This one takes the prize for today
  -Not only did we chop of the head, hands and feet, but I also got to de-cage the pigeon, remove it's heart and liver, chop it up with some pork sausage and stuff it back in!
  -The honey glaze was incredible
  -Served with Onion Jam
  
  
  
  Piccione al Miele
  
  
• Faraona All'Uva (Guinea Fowl with Grapes)
  -The #2 of the day
  -Flamed with brandy
  -Grapes aren't in season in Italy right now but this dish was still yummy

Faraona All'Uva

Afternoon

Skyped with my mom, packed and met Alyssa for gelato at Grom. Walked around to say goodbye, then sat on the Ponte Santa Trinita (my favorite), overlooking the Ponte Vecchio at sunset.

Ponte Vecchio from Ponte Santa Trinita

Tomorrow

• last day of class
• off to Berlin for the weekend to visit my friend, Jon!

Photo of the Day

Flaming the Guinea Fowl

Lesson of the Day
I may be ready and excited for the next chapter of my adventure, but Firenze is a beautiful place and I sure am going to miss this city :(

The Count

Glasses of wine drinken: 65
Gelatos eaten: 15

-->Flavors tried: 31

Photos taken: 2285