It's not necessary to win, but instead to convince
With support (something to lean on), even pumpkins can climb
The philosopher is masculine, but the philosophy is feminine
My friend Cosima's patio
One of the sublime pleasures of living in Europe is that in many urban areas, large doors hide the entries to beautiful and fully unexpected inner courtyards.My favorite in Acqui it this one, directly on Via Garibaldi, one of the streets in the pedestrian zone. A former cloister, it has a mildly decadent, beautiful garden in the center. The surrounding residences which open onto the courtyard house restoration specialists, architects, designers, and artists. Written in cement are the philosophical thoughts of the residents.
On a spring day, it's one of my favorite spots. I sometimes stand in the middle and call out the names of the people I know. Someone normally comes to the window to say hi.
I love the philosphy that with a little help, even pumpkins can climb!
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To me, who loves quotations, this is an incredibly cool place...
Love your friends patio, oh just imagine sitting there with my vino and a good book. :-)
What I love about small town Italy is that you can stand in a courtyard and call out names and people won't think you're crazy.
I love it.
In the States, you'd get arrested for disturbing the peace.
I love courtyards, too. These are just beautiful!
I must ask an off-topic question. It is Black Perigord truffe season in the Dordogne (France).
Is it White Alba tartufo season in the Piedmont of Italy?
If I fly to Nice tomorrow, will I be in the middle of the two truffle empires? :-) I can't go tomorrow, but a friend of ours is going to the region next weekend.
Cameron
Yes it is still white truffle season. We ate them last week, as a matter of fact, for lunch, shaved for us over Potato Tagliatelle (unbelievable) in a local restaurant. The season will continue through to mid February or so.
The Perigord is a very fine truffle indeed, the best of the black truffles.
The Piemonte White truffle is even more aromatic, pungent, and flavorful.
Quite a dilemma, to chose between the two.... they should just do both!
Ah, I'd be in heaven if I could judge a contest to compare the black and white truffles!
I gave you a mention in my post today "What is a Truffle?"
Cameron
Hi
I found your blog through Cameron at Defining your home.
So this is my first visit but it wont be my last!
This is good stuff so thanks for sharing
Rob
Cameron -- thanks for the shout out! We did something like a taste test last week -- we had "carne cruda" (basically ground raw veal filet" with olive oil and the Perigord shaved over. Then for the next course the Tartufi Bianchi with the potato pasta. Both were astounding. A treat we maybe do once a year...
Rob, thank you for stopping by. Your projects look just beautiful. I will be setting up a french blog roll as I slowly redo this site -- and will add you to it right away.
I agree. I went to a dinner party a few weeks back. My friend lives in a busy part of Rome but there are grapevines in the courtyard, a fountain and lots of rosemary.
I love discovering places like that.
Your friends courtyard is gorgeous and I like the quotations.
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