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Cooking & Baking

cbayer

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37. We are outside Rome living in an old farmhouse surrounded by olive trees.

Reply to Granny M (Reply #36)

Sun Aug 24, 2014, 05:24 AM

Aug 2014

It has been magical.

We have spent our time exploring Sabina, an area with virtually no tourists, even in August.

It is going to be very sad to leave this place, but there are more things to see on this earth.

It's been such a pleasure talking with you. I hope you will participate regularly in the C & B group.

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Gnocchi - do not be afraid! [View all] cbayer Aug 2014 OP

I can't get enough of it. imthevicar Aug 2014 #1

I can't watch the video right now due to limited internet, but I am going to come back to it. cbayer Aug 2014 #3

wonderful! NJCher Aug 2014 #2

Someday you must and have the RG make them for you using her recipe. cbayer Aug 2014 #4

I make them using a mouli...and the fork gives them the right msanthrope Aug 2014 #5

I bought a mouli last week specifically for this purpose and I really like it. cbayer Aug 2014 #6

Oh no...boil them first in hot salted water. msanthrope Aug 2014 #8

Oh, ok. cbayer Aug 2014 #9

I'm canning tomatoes and making pesto this weekend, too. nt msanthrope Aug 2014 #11

I just planted a whole bunch of basil with the plan of making a whole lot of pesto before I leave. cbayer Aug 2014 #12

I made a batch of gnocci pscot Aug 2014 #7

That's great. I have read that the potatoes make a big difference. cbayer Aug 2014 #10

I think we ate them with a beef ragout pscot Aug 2014 #13

I think they would be great with a ragout. cbayer Aug 2014 #14

I haven't made them from scratch. noamnety Aug 2014 #15

Potatoes are the standard, but you can make them out of all kinds of things. cbayer Aug 2014 #16

Happy to hear that they turned out so well! greatauntoftriplets Aug 2014 #17

You should consider making it. cbayer Aug 2014 #18

Maybe some day. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2014 #19

I bought mine for abou $10 US, but I dont' know if they are readily cbayer Aug 2014 #20

I'll keep that in mind. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2014 #21

I hear you, but leftover mashed potatoes can be great. cbayer Aug 2014 #22

Given the choice, I prefer a baked potato, with lots of butter, of course! greatauntoftriplets Aug 2014 #23

I love a fully loaded baked potato. cbayer Aug 2014 #24

Yes, and I'm Irish so potatoes are pretty much in the blood! greatauntoftriplets Aug 2014 #25

+1,000,000 for sharing Auggie Aug 2014 #26

Just do it! I still haven't tackled the homemade pasta, but i think I'm going to try that cbayer Aug 2014 #27

I LOVE gnocchi!! raven mad Aug 2014 #28

Gnocchi and oyster stew? cbayer Aug 2014 #29

Love gnocchi! nt Granny M Aug 2014 #30

And I love your flag! Do you make your own gnocchi? cbayer Aug 2014 #31

Haven't tried yet, Granny M Aug 2014 #32

I made it without the egg. I don't think you need it at all. cbayer Aug 2014 #33

Will let you know how they turn out. Granny M Aug 2014 #34

I will definitely let you know. cbayer Aug 2014 #35

I've had a couple of great trips to Italy. Granny M Aug 2014 #36

We are outside Rome living in an old farmhouse surrounded by olive trees. cbayer Aug 2014 #37

Finally made the gnocchi. Granny M Sep 2014 #38

Was it delicious? What kind of sauce did you serve on it? cbayer Sep 2014 #39

Yes, I was delighted with it. Granny M Sep 2014 #40

Perfect! cbayer Sep 2014 #41