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Vegetarian Pizza

Thin crust, light on the cheese, but big in freshness and flavor.
Gnocchi

Gnocchi is probably my favorite type of pasta - little potato and flour dumplings from heaven!
Stuffed Mussels

I had this on the West coast of Italy on the Cinque Terre. With a view of crystal clear waters and the taste of fresh shellfish, I was at my happiest!
Prociutto Pizza

Basic pizza - prociutto topping and a ball of bocconcini cheese - surprisingly good!
Cappucino

After tasting the cappucino in Italy, I wonder why we have such huge cups of coffee in Canada. Sadly, the truth is they do it better in Italy and a small cup is enough to satisfy!
Fruitilicious

There was gelato everywhere, but more often than not, I was happy I went for the fruit - refreshing and delicious.
Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia

Spaghetti colored by the ink of squid or cuttlefish. You end up with black lips and look like something out of a SciFi movie while eating it, but it's worth it! The ink doesn't stain though, it licks off the lips... mmmm!
B&B Fruit

I love B&B's in Europe... especially if they serve fruit for breakfast.
Zucchini Flowers

I love the colors of food - especially bright in Italian markets.
Market Tomatoes

I wish I had these tomatoes at home to cook with!
Market Veggies

Aren't fresh vegetbles beautiful everywhere you go?!!
Olive Oil

My suitcase was a lot heavier after buying olive oils in Italy.
Gnocchi Specialty

This gnocchi was made with a crab and tomato sauce. I've never had anything quite like it - it was amazing of course!
Spaghetti with Clams

Light and fresh - I love this pasta.
Penne

Italians know how to cook pasta, this was perfectly al dente.
Genovese Pesto

Trophie pasta with pesto, a perfect combo.
Zucchini & Mint Pasta

This was so good that I had to go back and order this dish again on another night!
Seafood Risotto

This was well worth breaking away from pizza and pasta for a night!
Fish, Potatoes & Olives

Fish, Potatoes & Olives. A combo I wouldn't have come up with myself, but it was AMAZING!
Salad with Capers

Even salads seem gourmet in Italy. A simple touch like capers adds that extra pizzazz.
Caprese Salad #1

You can find this salad in every mediterranean country and every restaurant will have their own interpretation of the simple tomato and bocconcini cheese salad.
Caprese Salad #2

Here it is again!
Caprese Salad #3

And, yes, I ate it again.
Caprese Salad #4

Trust me, this salad is really, really good.
Caprese Salad #5

How can I resist?
Clams

On a hot day in the Mediterranean, a plate of clams hit the spot!
Polenta

An Italian dish - polenta with cheese and mushrooms. Too rich for one, but perfect for sharing.
Vegetarian Panini

A grilled panini filled with roasted eggplant and cheese, an inexpensive and delicious lunch.
Roast Vegetables

I don't know how Italians can make everything taste better, maybe it was the Parmesan?
Grape Tomatoes

After tasting these sweet tomatoes, I now know why they are classified as a fruit.
Seafood Pasta

Served in the pan, there's nothing but the freshest food in Italy!
Salmon

Seafood was definitely my main source of protein, and this salmon was a favorite.
Anchovy Salad

Anchovies are another great way to add flare to a salad.
Sweet Sweet Pizza

When you find a good one, it is really, really good.