I just read the Only Murders piece and really enjoyed it--similarly came to watch it after I felt like there was NOTHING to watch and now I’m fully hooked.
Say hi to Michigan--we missed our UP visit this year.
In 33 years this is only the second time we’ve missed going (the first one was the pandemic no travel year). It feels oddly like summer hasn’t quite wrapped up without it!
Michigan - for that matter, almost anywhere in the Midwest - in the fall is glorious! And thanks for the reading list; Laurie Stone's writing on Only Murders in the Building was spot on - now on to see what Kois is saying about Martin Short (who is a parody of himself and good for him!).
I’m prepping to make Viola Buitoni’s version of bolognese sauce. Her instructions include gems like “ignore the wormwood of inadequacy caused by those who boast about hours of cooking” and “ keep your ears pricked: if the sizzle [of the soffritto] becomes a screech, the vegetables are calling for help.” Lively prose!
But I’m finally getting around to and enjoying your other recommendation - Chewing the Fat by Moyer-Nocchi.
Oh good ~ glad you are enjoying Karima’s book. Incredible stories. I’ve bookmarked the bolognese recipe. My mom always browned the meat for a looooong time. Curious to try Viola’s version.
What a surprise to find out you lived in Detroit. I live in a suburb, my daughter went to Western University and my family had the oldest Italian restaurant in Michigan.
I love the idea of the pasta with slow-roasted tomatoes - something I regularly make (the tomatoes, I mean). If it's not too suggestive or snobby of me, can I recommend adding a few drops of balsamic vinegar to the tomatoes? It adds a lovely acidic richness to the roasted tomatoes...especially if they accompany bruschetta.
Thanks so much for the mention Domenica - that brought me so much joy today...
Now to the good stuff - slow-roasted tomatoes in pasta...there is no way to go wrong in that combination <heading for the kitchen now to pop a few tomatoes into the oven...and getting that past water in a pot for a delicious pasta this pm>...
We must figure out a way to meet whenever you return to Italy...
Several new things to read/follow now thank you!
I just read the Only Murders piece and really enjoyed it--similarly came to watch it after I felt like there was NOTHING to watch and now I’m fully hooked.
Say hi to Michigan--we missed our UP visit this year.
We miss our visits Up North. Haven’t been in a few years. Thinking about a week next summer.
In 33 years this is only the second time we’ve missed going (the first one was the pandemic no travel year). It feels oddly like summer hasn’t quite wrapped up without it!
Challenge accepted. I’m going to get you to come back to Venice!
Well now that sounds like an offer I can’t refuse.
Thanks so much Domenica for sharing all of us on this small Planet Substack! I can't wait to get together for banquet one day.
How lovely that will be!
K-Zoo! It's a wonderful place. All of Michigan fills me with such a sense of wellbeing and ease. Enjoy, enjoy!!
Yes, me, too. It’s high on our list as a possible retirement place. Personally I would be thrilled to get away from
the I-95 corridor.
Great postcard from Michigan, Domenica, and love all the recs, recipe and Daniela’s illustration! Did you get to have a Coney Island frank?
I did not indulge in a Coney Island on this visit, Jolene. There was carrot cake at the wedding!
🙌 🥕 🎂
Emil’s in Lansing on Michigan Ave
Michigan - for that matter, almost anywhere in the Midwest - in the fall is glorious! And thanks for the reading list; Laurie Stone's writing on Only Murders in the Building was spot on - now on to see what Kois is saying about Martin Short (who is a parody of himself and good for him!).
I adore Martin Short. The takedown was lame. For some reason the author had it in for poor Ed Grimly!
I’m prepping to make Viola Buitoni’s version of bolognese sauce. Her instructions include gems like “ignore the wormwood of inadequacy caused by those who boast about hours of cooking” and “ keep your ears pricked: if the sizzle [of the soffritto] becomes a screech, the vegetables are calling for help.” Lively prose!
But I’m finally getting around to and enjoying your other recommendation - Chewing the Fat by Moyer-Nocchi.
Thank you for sharing your finds!
Oh good ~ glad you are enjoying Karima’s book. Incredible stories. I’ve bookmarked the bolognese recipe. My mom always browned the meat for a looooong time. Curious to try Viola’s version.
Thanks for the well-curated reading suggestions.
Thank you for reading!
Thanks so much for the wonderful mention! All best, Laurie
My pleasure!
Please subscribe to my stack, if you like, and have not already.
What a surprise to find out you lived in Detroit. I live in a suburb, my daughter went to Western University and my family had the oldest Italian restaurant in Michigan.
Oh my gosh ~ what was the name of the restaurant?!
Thank you so much for the shoutout, Donna! And for today’s yummy-looking recipe. Kalamazoo looks very charming—have fun!
I love the idea of the pasta with slow-roasted tomatoes - something I regularly make (the tomatoes, I mean). If it's not too suggestive or snobby of me, can I recommend adding a few drops of balsamic vinegar to the tomatoes? It adds a lovely acidic richness to the roasted tomatoes...especially if they accompany bruschetta.
Lovely combination
Thanks so much for the mention Domenica - that brought me so much joy today...
Now to the good stuff - slow-roasted tomatoes in pasta...there is no way to go wrong in that combination <heading for the kitchen now to pop a few tomatoes into the oven...and getting that past water in a pot for a delicious pasta this pm>...
We must figure out a way to meet whenever you return to Italy...
Would like that!
Firstly, thank you so much for this. Secondly, I'm getting "inspired, sometimes odd", tattooed on me somewhere ASAP.
I hope you know I intended it as a compliment of the highest order!
I 100% took it as a compliment. 😊