The problem is, I like fashion photography more than food photography. And in this case, I like Missoni photography more than I like Missoni.
Still, the art above isn’t totally irrelevant…the Missoni women represent bold, beautiful Italians and the dinner I ended up preparing was a true Tuscan jewel.
Your suggestions via comments, email, Facebook, Twitter and text were genius. Who are you people with your rich, flavorful, sensual, well-seasoned minds?! Thank you so much. They’re all filed away in my mental recipe box.
I chose to make Andrew Carmellini’s lamb ragu with fresh potato gnocchi. Just one bowl of beauty, and one bottle of red. I served the pasta with fresh mint and a voluptuous dollop of AC’s sheep’s milk ricotta.
By the way - wow, the ricotta is my new secret weapon. I ate it on toast for breakfast, drizzled with a little bit of honey. And I’m dreaming of it now as an afternoon snack with some fruit/figs.
The night was bliss in many ways. (Although I should clarify for those of you who love LOVE as much as I do - it wasn’t “a date.” Don’t make me explain…Lol.)
I’m going to post specific recipes tomorrow, as this meal is now officially part of my life. Like you!
