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6 October 202413 December 2024

Ravioli with ragù from the Ou Grumallu farmhouse

I ravioli al ragù dell'Agriturismo Ou Grumallu

Ravioli with ragù from the Ou Grumallu farmhouse.
As the most attentive readers will know, I really love ravioli with ragù, the Ligurian ones with a mixed filling of meat and vegetables, seasoned, when possible, with the typical tuccu (the touch, the Genoese meat ragù).
These are the excellent ravioli with ragù from the Ou Grumallu farmhouse in Case Soprane, in the municipality of Ne.

Go see my article with my personal ranking of the restaurants where I ate the best ravioli al ragù in the Province of Genoa di Levante.

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Ligurian cuisine is made up of dishes from the culinary tradition of Liguria, a region that uses ingredients linked both to local production (such as preboggion, a mixture of wild herbs) and to imports from areas with which Ligurians have had frequent contact over the centuries (such as Sardinian pecorino, one of the ingredients of pesto).
A poor cuisine, typical of country people, mountaineers and sailors, made of simple, common and cheap foods, which has however become expensive, refined and full of ancient glories.
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Ravioli with ragù from the Ou Grumallu farmhouse – Les raviolis à la sauce à la viande de la ferme Ou Grumallu – Los ravioles con salsa de carne de la masía Ou Grumallu – O ravioli com molho de carne da quinta Ou Grumallu – Die Ravioli mit Fleischsauce vom Bauernhof Ou Grumallu – Ravioli với nước sốt thịt từ Agriturismo Ou Grumallu

6 October 202418 March 2025

A sushi boat on a ship

A sushi boat on a ship.
Now a global dish, it certainly cannot be missing on board cruise ships.
Obviously these shots were taken in the restaurant Sushino now present, I believe, on all Costa ships.

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Sushi is a set of typical Japanese dishes based on rice, along with other ingredients such as fish, nori seaweed or eggs. The filling is raw (or in some variants cooked) and can be served placed on rice, rolled in a strip of seaweed, arranged in rice rolls or inserted into a small pocket of tofu.
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A sushi boat on a ship – A sushi boat on a ship – Un barco de sushi en un barco. – Um barco de sushi num navio – Ein Sushi-Boot auf einem Schiff – Một chiếc thuyền sushi trên một con tàu

2 October 20241 October 2024

Bread statues prepared on board the ship

Statue di pane preparate a bordo della nave

Bread statues prepared on board the ship.
Every now and then the on-board bakers amaze us with these bread creations that embellish the Buffet or, when it happens, the Buffet Magnifico.
They are true edible works of art even if in the end they are among the most photographed things!

Obviously on board a cruise Costa!

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Bread statues prepared on board the ship – Statues de pain préparées à bord du navire – Estatuas de pan preparadas a bordo del barco. – Estátuas de pão preparadas a bordo do navio – An Bord des Schiffes zubereitete Brotstatuen – Tượng bánh mì được chuẩn bị trên tàu – 船上准备的面包雕像 – 船上で用意されたパンの像

29 September 202423 September 2024

An excellent michetta bread with mortadella

Una ottima michetta con la mortadella mangiata in nave

An excellent michetta with mortadella eaten on the ship.
Some time ago, on the ship, Chef Biagio decided to prepare fresh michetta and what could be better to fill them with than the equally excellent mortadella?

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In much of Italy there is a bread that follows its shape (usually without the central cap and not without crumb, called rosetta); the "prestinai" who produce this type of bread are few because, in addition to requiring particular familiarity and commitment, the michetta weighs very little and therefore, based on the weight of the bread produced, its production requires a relatively high level of manpower: this results in a relatively high price compared to other forms of bread that, over time, have become more commonly consumed.
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An excellent michetta with mortadella eaten on the ship – Une excellente michetta à la mortadelle consommée à bord du navire – Una excelente michetta con mortadela que se come a bordo del barco. – Uma excelente michetta com mortadela comida a bordo do navio – Eine ausgezeichnete Michetta mit Mortadella, die an Bord des Schiffes gegessen wird – Món michetta tuyệt vời với mortadella được ăn trên tàu

25 September 202427 February 2025

Stir-fried rice noodles with egg also on board

Noodles di riso saltati in padella anche a bordo

Stir-fried rice noodles with egg also on board.
On the former Costa Firenze (a ship built for the Asian cruise market) there was also a small restaurant in the pool that prepared noodles and quick Asian dishes in the evenings.
Stir-fried rice noodles with egg are a versatile and nutritious dish, perfect for those looking for a quick and tasty meal. Originally from Asian cuisine, these noodles have become popular around the world thanks to their simplicity and unique taste.
This dish is ideal for a variety of occasions, whether it's a quick lunch at home, a casual dinner with friends or even a meal to enjoy while traveling. The combination of rice noodles, fresh vegetables and eggs offers a perfect balance of carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins, making it a healthy and complete option.
One of the most appreciated features of stir-fried rice noodles with egg is their convenience. They are easy to prepare and can be stored in an airtight container, keeping their flavour intact. This also makes them perfect for eating on board, whether it is a boat, train or plane trip. Their lightness and ease of transport make them a great choice for those who are always on the go.
The secret to the success of this dish lies in its ability to combine different flavours and textures. The rice noodles, with their soft texture, go perfectly with the crunchy vegetables and creamy eggs. The addition of soy sauce and sesame oil gives the dish a rich and aromatic flavor, which satisfies even the most demanding palates.
Stir-fried rice noodles with egg are a dish that combines convenience and taste, ideal for any occasion. Their versatility and unique flavor make them a winning choice for those looking for a quick, nutritious and delicious meal.

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Stir-fried rice noodles with egg also on board – Nouilles de riz sautées avec œuf également à bord – Fideos de arroz salteados con huevo también a bordo – Macarrão de arroz frito com ovo também a bordo – Gebratene Reisnudeln mit Ei ebenfalls an Bord – Bún xào trứng cũng có trên tàu

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22 September 202422 September 2024

The typical sweets stall at the fair

Il tipico banco dei dolciumi sulla fiera

The typical sweets stall at the fair.
In every fair that respects itself there is one or more stalls that sell almost all types of sweets.
They have a magnetic effect on everyone especially when they prepare the croccante (that sweet of caramelized sugar and dried fruit) that spreads its scent all around.

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The typical sweets counter on the fair – Le comptoir typique des friandises de la foire – El mostrador de dulces típicos de la feria – O típico balcão de doces da feira – Die typische Süßigkeitentheke auf der Messe – Quầy bánh kẹo đặc trưng tại hội chợ – 展会上典型的糖果柜台 – フェアの代表的なスイーツカウンター

20 September 202415 September 2024

A nice plate of fregola with seafood

Un bel piatto di fregola con i frutti di mare

A nice plate of fregola with seafood.
A few months ago, a great friend of mine (Giovanni), made me taste a delicious plate of fregola with seafood.
Fregola with seafood is a traditional Sardinian dish, much appreciated for its rich flavor and simplicity. Here is some interesting information about this dish:
Fregola, or fregula, is a typical Sardinian semolina pasta, similar to couscous, but with larger and more irregular grains.
Fregola is usually prepared with a variety of seafood such as mussels, clams, shrimp and squid.
Fregola is toasted in a pan and then cooked in a fish broth or salted water. Seafood is added during cooking to add flavor to the dish.
The dish is often garnished with chopped fresh parsley and served hot.
In this article I am talking about you can see a dish of fregola with seafood, with mussels and shrimp clearly visible. The fregola appears well toasted and seasoned with a rich sauce, probably tomato-based, which evenly envelops the pasta. This dish is a great example of Sardinian cuisine, which highlights local ingredients such as seafood.
It is an ideal dish for those who love the flavors of the sea and want to try something authentic and traditional. If you have any other questions or want to know more about another dish, let me know!

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Frègula, often mistakenly Italianized as fregola, is a type of semolina pasta produced in Sardinia. The production of fregula has medieval origins. The first historical document to mention it is the Statute of the Millers of Tempio Pausania dating back to the 14th century, which regulates its preparation, which had to take place strictly from Monday to Friday, in order to be able to allocate the water of Saturday and Sunday to the fields.
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A nice plate of fregola with seafood – Une belle assiette de fregola aux fruits de mer – Un buen plato de fregola con marisco. – Um belo prato de fregola com frutos do mar – Ein schöner Teller Fregola mit Meeresfrüchten – Một đĩa fregola đẹp mắt với hải sản

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15 September 202413 September 2024

Dried Fruit at the Boqueria in Barcelona

Frutta secca al mercato della Boqueria di Barcellona in Spagna

Dried fruit at the Boqueria market in Barcelona, Spain.
The beautiful stalls of the most famous covered market in Barcelona are always very beautiful to see and to photograph.
This was one of the several stalls that sell (but the photo is not exactly recent) dried fruit and you can recognize some of them: banana, apricot, strawberry, kiwi and other fruit that I don't recognize.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Canon EF-M 11-22.

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La Boqueria is the most famous market in Spain and one of the largest in Catalonia with its 2,583 square meters and more than 300 stalls. It is also one of the oldest markets in Spain: born at the beginning of the 17th century at the gates of the city in the plain of Pla de la Boqueria (which today is a small square in front of the current market) to avoid paying taxes on goods, it was inaugurated later, in 1836, where it is still located halfway along the popular Rambla, between the Palau de la Virreina and the Liceu Theater.
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Dried fruit at the Boqueria market in Barcelona, Spain – Fruits secs au marché de la Boqueria à Barcelone, Espagne – Frutos secos en el mercado de la Boquería de Barcelona, España – Frutas secas no mercado Boqueria em Barcelona, Espanha – Trockenfrüchte auf dem Boqueria-Markt in Barcelona, Spanien – Trái cây sấy khô tại chợ Boqueria ở Barcelona, Tây Ban Nha – 西班牙巴塞罗那Boqueria市场的干果 – スペイン、バルセロナのボケリア市場のドライフルーツ

12 September 202412 September 2024

A Myriad of Spices at the Boqueria in Barcelona

Una miriade di spezie al mercato della Boqueria di Barcellona

A myriad of spices at the Boqueria market in Barcelona.
The Boqueria market is certainly built to attract tourists. The credit for all this is given by the large quantity and variety of goods on display.
In addition to fresh fruit take-away there are also many stalls selling spices of all kinds, both already contained in bottles and by weight.
I'll leave you to imagine the smells passing in front of this stall!

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Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Canon EF-M 11-22.

Here's where the market is located:

La Boqueria is the most famous market in Spain and one of the largest in Catalonia with its 2,583 square meters and more than 300 stalls. It is also one of the oldest markets in Spain: born at the beginning of the 17th century at the gates of the city in the plain of Pla de la Boqueria (which today is a small square in front of the current market) to avoid paying taxes on goods, it was inaugurated later, in 1836, where it is still located halfway along the popular Rambla, between the Palau de la Virreina and the Liceu Theater.
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A Myriad of Spices at the Boqueria Market in Barcelona – Une myriade d’épices au marché de la Boqueria à Barcelone – Un sinfín de especias en el mercado de la Boquería de Barcelona – Uma infinidade de especiarias no mercado Boqueria em Barcelona – Eine Vielzahl von Gewürzen auf dem Boqueria-Markt in Barcelona – Vô số các loại gia vị tại chợ Boqueria ở Barcelona

7 September 20245 September 2024

A fish stall at the Tenerife market

Un banco del pesce al mercato di Tenerife

A fish stall at the market in Tenerife.
A view that only made you want to try all the delicacies that the sea has to offer.
Almost every type of seafood: mussels, clams, prawns, lobsters, scallops, octopus, scampi, fish, crabs, oysters, razor clams…
We tasted: mussels, scallops, octopus and prawns; all washed down with a fresh local white wine.

What would you have chosen?
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