Modena, the land of Balsamic Vinegar is in the Region of Emilia Romagna, the land of Parmesan Cheese, Zampone and Ferarri. Modena is also the city of bicycles.
It’s fairly flat landed and incredibly bicycle friendly. Everyone here cycles, young and old.
There are cycle lanes everywhere and you can even rent your own bicycle from the council.
Very reminiscent of Amsterdam.
This has its pros and cons.
Pros: very environmentally friendly and helps you keep fit.
Cons….
One of my students, Maria Grazia fell off her bicycle the other day and ended up with serious injuries that required surgery.
She was off school for quite a while and only returned last week!
She is one very special lady that holds a place in my heart and in honour of her return, I would like to post two recipes that she sent me.
Most people have heard of Risotto alla Milanese or have cooked it themselves many, many times.
This is Maria Grazia’s take on it.
The soup, on the other hand sounds quite intringuing and I’m assured it tastes divine.
Hope you try it so I can pass my greatest thanks to Maria Grazia! 🙂
Buono appetito!
Please note that, as always, I didn’t edit the recipes. Quite like to leave them as they were written by the students.
Cut the bacon, mince the onion, garlic and parsley. In another pot put the bacon, garlic, parsley, cutted tomatoes, the spelt ( cleaned before) and the chestnut. Pour the beans and their broth into the bacon, garlic broth and cook for another hour on low fire. If needed add broth. Before serving add the crushed pepper oil and minced rosemary.
Ingredients for 4 people
