The Quintessential Summer Dish



When I was in France for 3 weeks I ate the best meals of my life. Their sheer passion in food is reason enough to plan a visit. Their meals are amazing because it is the best quality that it can be. It's like they all have these neon signs flashing over them that reads, "Je ne mange mieux, mettre vos ourdures pour les touristes"; obvious only if you can read French. I didn't see many overweight people in France!

Taking a ferry to another village is a luxurious way to seek refuge from the famous steps that are everywhere in Positano. Get to the bottom and stay for the day. As the boat pulls out I take another stunning view of the jagged rocks where villages are nestled high in the hills. Today we are headed to Capri and the blue grotto.

My room was an unobstructed view of the mediterranean where I dreamed I was never going to leave. Everyone I knew at that point was going to have to find me here. Inside is my bed and this is my new terrace and with it I feel like a new woman.

It's been a few years since I was in Italy but I'll never forget the time spent. Touring ancient ruins and hiking is my idea of a fun morning or afternoon. I will try to recall this memory as best I can in detail...