glazed eye sockets and empty pockets

all though i have not yet spent a great deal of browsing through europe i have already decided upon a few essential items for anyone wanting an appetizer of italy.

Wine: wine is cheap and delicious; i'm gonna say it's because it's usually made locally. bottles of the good stuff can be found for under $10 where american can be used but usually just a few euro and you're good to go.

Gelato: it comes in lactose free kinds (usually fruit based) but basically it's ice cream.a few of the "normal" flavors would probably turn Baskin Robbins on its own ass...i'm excruciatingly lactose-intolerant but never pass up gelato.

Cappucino: i don't even like coffee but something about this addictive beverage has me fiending for it. i've probably had more espresso in the last few weeks here than in 21 years in the states.

Cheese/Chocolate: though not neccessarily from italia the stuff is everywhere. who the hell knew these two simple everyday items could be such pieces of edible art?

Olives: the uses and the different kinds of olives are simply astounding. i've only sampled a few so far but i haven't been disappointed yet.

Bread: i'm not entirely sure if italy or france is the "bread capital" but like cheese and chocolate it's everywhere...and it's all good.

of course there are tons of other things i could list here but i won't, mainly because i don't care to, it's my blog and i'll do as i please. i have a book to read and a tummy to fill so