Recipie: Pasta # 1

Ingredients:
Garlic
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Anchovies
Broccoli
Tuna
Chilli Pepper
Pasta - Penne
Parmesan Cheese GratedHow to:
1. Put water in a pot, with a pinch of salt, and bring to the boil.
2. Add penne pasta to the boiling water, cook to taste.
3. Place 2 cloves of garlic in a medium-hot pan.
4. Add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
5. Place 1 anchovie in the sizzling oil.
6. Add pre-cooked mushy broccoli to the pan.
7. Add 1 tin of plain tuna.
8. Add 1 teaspoon of chilli pepper.
9. Drain pasta and put in the pan.
10. Add pepper to taste.
11. Add grated parmesan cheese.
12. Serve and eat - yum!

Bologna 'The Red'

Last Sunday Stefano took me to see the city of Bologna, which is located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It was a 2 hour drive from of Milan, which made it a big day. Bologna is one of Italy's oldest cities and the University of Bologna is the oldest university of the western world. Stefano told me that the city is sometimes called Bologna-the-red or Bologna-the-smart due to the the red tile roof-tops and its university, respecitvely. Apparently, it's also home to bolognaise - who would have guessed!?

A couple of photos from the day:

Travel Journal from Kikki. K

This travel journal (with matching stickers) from Kikki. K. is a great place for me to write down all the new Italian words I learn everyday. The perfect going away present, thanks to Steph.

Soundtrack for Travel

(500) Days of Summer, with the beautiful Zooey Deschanel, is the loveliest movie of last year. The soundtrack is just as lovely, and pertfect for long plane rides to Europe (thanks Claire). Songs on the soundtrack include: Sweet Disposition by The Temper Trap, Us by Regina Spektor and Here Comes Your Man by Meaghan Smith.

This is a story of boy meets girl. But you should know upfront, this is not a love story.