All My Bags Are Packed, I'm Ready To Go

Well. So. Hmm.

I was going to tell you all about a peppery pineapple chutney that Florence Fabricant wrote about a few years ago that I made earlier this week as an homage to the deliciously fresh pineapple salsas we ate in Bermuda, but it turns out that'll have to wait.

I've got a plane to catch!

Ben's sister is getting married in Mataelpino this weekend and after we sing and dance at her wedding, we're off to spend a week with my family. A week seems pitifully short. I don't exactly know just how I'll get back on that airplane at the end of the week, but what's the point of thinking about that now? I've got to shine my dancing shoes, prepare to eat my weight in sun-ripened tomatoes, dream about naps on the beach, and look forward to holding my family so tight that my arms hurt.

(Of course, this is the week that I want to cook every single thing published in the Dining section. I mean, tuna meatballs? Seriously, even with all the good stuff awaiting me, I am dying to make those now. If I was the kind of person who had time on her hands, I would've made those last night and thus had a delightful little meal to eat on the airplane tonight instead of the abomination I'm sure we'll be served. But, you know, if I was the kind of person with time on her hands, I would also be posting more than once a week at this point, but I think I've beaten that horse to death lately, so here's me letting that go. I Am Letting It Go.)

(Though after reading the mango article over here, I suppose I should be grateful that it was published just as I'm leaving town, because now the urge to buy a case of Indian mangoes despite their exorbitant price tag is almost as strong as the urge to see my mother again. Well, I exaggerate a bit. Not much, though.)

Comments

[Mary]

The tuna meatballs can wait. So can the mango. Congratulations to Ben's sister and enjoy the visit with your family.

[ann]

Oh Luisa! Have fun, travel safe and bring back lots of wonderful, tasty memories for us!
Bon Voyage!

[shuna fish lydon]

well I, for one, amd very glad you'll be getting on that plane after a week. It will be lovely to see you again!

[Leland]

I had my first Indian mango at work the other day--a Punjabi friend trekked out to Patel Bros. and bought a case of 13 for $30. It's quite delicious, although several in her case were spoiled, and Patel Bros. says that the cases are not selling and that he may not continue carrying them. Let me know if you see any in Manhattan, and I'll do the same.

Have a wonderful trip! Don't think about coming back until you have to.

[Ivonne]

Ciao Luisa!

Have a fun time at the wedding and blow a kiss to Urbino for me!

[Mia]

Have a great, safe trip! Looking forward to reading more when you're back!

[km]

Luisa!
Congrats to Ben's sister! I hope the trip was amazing! I wanted to see if you have tried Melissa Clark's spicy mustard leek recipe from a few weeks back? I followed directions to the letter, bundling up the leeks individually, cooking them as time specified and they just became this gooey starchy mess of a side dish. I can't understand because I'm such a fan of leeks and a mustard fanatic. How could such a combination be so unpleasant in both texture and taste. Did anyone else have the same?

[NYCMel]

Luisa,

I tagged you for the food blog chain! I started a blog while in London. I know you're in Italy now, but come visit it when you return! xx - Mel

[Amy Latten]

Hello!
I came across your pictures and website in a search I was doing on Google for a certain kind of berry I have found in my yard. The picture that came up was the one of you with the 2 different kinds of berries you had found-in Italy I think? I was wondering if you knew what kind of berry was the one on the right of the picture (not the rasberries). If you know, please get back to me, we are trying to figure out if these berries are edible or not! My e-mail is Lattea@rpi.edu. Thanks so much!

Amy Latten
Lattea@rpi.edu
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Architecture