The "Art" of Florence and Rome

We just left Italy for a Mediterranean cruise around Greece. I promised some art from Florence and Rome, but some of the best art in Florence and Rome is presented on dinner plates. So here you go…

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Food we had in Florence

Florentine T-Bone Steak with roasted potatoes and porcini mushrooms

Tortelli Mugello with Basil Pesto and Green Beans

Pappardelle with Wild Boar Sauce

Pappardelle with Rabbit, Bacon and Lemon

Buckwheat Ravioli stuffed with Eggplant, Goat Cheese and Sundried Tomatoes in an Arugula Pesto

Verbena Panna Cotta with Cherry and Almond Granita

Tomato Bruschetta and Roasted Artichokes

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Food we had in Rome

Rice and Panko Battered Fried Shrimp with Mango and Mustard Sauce

Roasted Octopus with Hummus and Bok Choy

Focaccia with Olive Oil and Rosemary

Creamed Stockfish with Honey Caramelized Red Onions in a Squid Ink Polenta Tuile

Eggplant Ravioli, Baby Tomatoes, Basil

Cold Cuts and Cheeses served with Honey and homemade Marmalade

Pizza

Pappardelle All'Amatriciana

Italian Sea Bass Ceviche with Tomato and Avocado – lunch on the Celebrity Ascent cruise ship

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