VICENZA, Italy -- Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation directorate's Outdoor Recreation Office offered a Cooking in Tuscany day trip Aug. 28. About 20 Vicenza Military Community members participated in the trip, where they spent the day at a local agriturismo/winery in the Chianti Classico Gallo Nero area near Siena.
The group learned how to prepare typical Tuscan food, which is considered "simple and fresh," according to the hosts for the day and owners of Fattoria di Corsignano, Elena and Mario. The newly minted Tuscan cooks prepared bruschette, potatoes with olive oil and rosemary, chicken roll-ups with pancetta and fresh sage, individual chocolate cakes with powdered sugar and apricot jam, and pizzicotti, a Tuscan-style pasta that has been around for centuries.
After food preparation, the group received a tour of the wine cellar and explanation of Chianti region wines. While enjoying their meal, participants also tasted wines paired with the various courses.
Anyone interested in taking an ODR trip should stop by the office, located near the shoppette on Caserma Ederle. If there isn't a trip scheduled for a location where someone wants to travel, individual group trips can be arranged with ODR staff.
"Chi mangia sano, va lontano!" He who eats well goes far.
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