The Art of the Kitchen

During dinner tonight, I told Margherita about an Italian movie I watched in class today. I don't remember the title but it was about a man that goes to a cooking class to learn how to make chocolate. It was such an interesting film because it shows how chocolate is more than a few ingredients thrown together-- it is a true science.
Margherita brought up this point. To make good chocolate, you need love. The same as cooking and baking in the kitchen. Success comes with love and patience.

On another note, Happy last day of November! This month has truly flown by and it is surprising that we only have three weeks until Christmas! Margherita has started to buy an assortment of panetonne and pandoro for me (I think she comes home every day with a new one-- she wants me to try every different one from every bakery possible). These are traditional dolci of Natale. Panetonne is from Milano. It is a bread filled with raisins and dried fruits traditionally. Now there are many different versions. Some are filled with chocolate, liqueur or nuts. I found a grande panetonne at a popular chocolate shop, Vestri, that was covered in chocolate and hazelnuts. Yum! Margherita won't buy those though, she only likes the traditional panetonne. Pandoro is another traditional dolce originating in Verona. This is much different, with nothing inside and made with a lot of butter. They are extremely delicious. You can find fresh ones every day at about any pasticcheria (bakery). Or supermercato actually. They are everywhere.

Sorry this is such a bad picture, but on the left is pandoro and on the right is panetonne.

But, overall message of the day? Fill your life with love and your kitchen will be blessed with delicious food.