Yes, I know. Everybody has snow, it seems....Paris is covered, London has ground to a halt (just for a change) and most of Europe appears to be blanketed. The last time we saw it in Pisa was five years ago, though, so I think I can be forgiven the headline exclamation mark. The dogs were mildly interested... bu
t not enough for them to brave the cold for long in favour of returning to a warm kitchen filled with the aroma of coffee and freshly-baked shortbread.
According to Tempo Italia, the weather is set to remain arctic for the next 24 hours, and then we return to normal - by Tuesday, temperatures are set to be in the mid teens once more, an
d heading yet further upwards in time for Christmas. For the moment, though, it seems appropriate to close the shutters against winter darkness and hunker down inside, beside the fire, in the company of a glass of prosecco and a plate of paprika-roast almonds...Tonight's Dinner:
Papardelle, with Burro Rosso.
Pork Chops; Celery & Pancetta, braised in Guinea-fowl stock.
Pear & Chocolate Clafouti.
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2 comments:
Snow looks rather odd with terracotta buildings. I like your pictures though.
I thought that Basingstoke, Sheffield and Cardiff were all stuffed with terracotta buildings? It's what bricks are made of, after all...
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