I only recently discovered the joys of Nutella. Now, I feel it is my duty to spread its goodness to others.

Ummmmm, I’d love to have some of those ravioli di castagne right now. Can’t wait for the recipe.
I put you in my list of blogs for Happy Blog Day 2006, but I still have to complete the 5 foods before you die list. I’m sure it will be mostly Italian.
A presto!

Now that I have remembered where I saw it, I wanted to also mention that BitterSweet has a recipe for homemade nutella on her blog, and it links to another one as well. I haven’t tried it yet, but here it is.
http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com/2006/08/20/not-tella/
It’s on her August 20th post.

You DO realize that 3 of your top 5 foods to eat before one dies are fried? I think that officially makes you part southern, Ivonne!

And the kinship continues…

2 out of 5 not bad. I think I need to get out more….quite frankly the chestnut ravioli are right up my alley!

Well, it’s 2 AM and I’m really ready for an Olive Ascolane, Prosciutto Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano, a few Ravioli di Castagne, just a bite of Crema Fritta (can you flavor that with some Nutella) we if not maybe I could swirl some in my coffee.
That is one amazing five Ivonne!!! and I do so love the bakery in the sky part. I guess is sort of bugs me when people say something is to die for, I’d much rather live for your five!

I hope I go to a little foodie village in the sky where I’m the proprietor at every shop That way I can bake what I like, butcher the meat I like, get all my favourite veg in and be literally in foodie heaven Wonderful 5 Ivonne! The olives and chesnut raviolli are particularly appealing…

Mmmm, got to try me some friend cream.
I too am amazed at how many people have never eaten Nutella.
Good list.

I have total trust in your food tastes - you’ve given me some new things to look for: I’ve never had crema fritta and I’ve gotta start looking for those olives!

I think that fried scream will finish you off before you get to number 5! Still, not a tomato or potato in sight, if I were choosing (and may god strike you down if I ever get tagged ;-)). I’d have the simple things as a homage to how they kept me going through the good times. The other four choice will kill me anyway so…

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What a list. The only one I’ve tried is number 3. Need to work on trying more new foods!

Wow - I haven’t planned the itinerary for my trip to Italy in November and was thinking of going to Le Marche; your list cinches it! That will give me a chance to try at least 2 of your 5, and bring back some Italian Nutella, I think it’s better than the version they sell in the US.

I totally agree with nos. 3 & 5.

I wish, i hope i can find some of your family treasured stuffed olives!

Now, i’m so curious about no. 4!

Incidentally, it might not be deliberate, and i’m sure it’s just an accidental oversight that my name is not on the list of people that tagged you…

Now, since i feel slightly offended, i think you owe me a huge slice of your famous cakes!!! *only kidding*

Yum yum OLIVE ASCOLANE! One of my absolute favorites! I second that motion.

Mmmm, Nutella. My 10yo daughter invented her new favorite sandwich - white bread with peanut butter, Nutella, and either craisins or sliced strawberries. I steal what she doesn’t finish.

Ha, ha…I just read I wrote friend cream when I meant to write fried cream.

Great picks Ivonne, I especially agree with Nutella. It’s genuine pleasure found in a tub!
I am also especially interested in the Crema Fritta… bring on the artery clogging, it sounds worth it!

I cannot believe I’ve never tried Nutella. But there it is. And I’m with you on the Parm. Ooh baby.

Wonderful list, Ivonne! I almost put nutella on mine, but I just couldn’t fit it. Can it be #6? And that chestnut ravioli! We make something like that at Christmas time too, but with the canned stuff and served in a sage, thyme butter sauce. I’m getting so hungry!

Ivonne, for these 5 things I would right go into your heaven bakery This is my most favorite list of all. Four items connected with your Italian family roots and your childhood, AND Nutalla. How could I forget about IT. You are right, Nutella is one of the very very few industrially produced good which is perfect. Well, no wonder - it is Ialian. Thanks for this list full of italianitá (I feeled a little obliged to add some Austrian stuff, but you know where my heart beats). Have a great weekend, angelika

Ivonne, that is sooo sweet of you! I was only kidding before - it’s easily done - you are so popular, see?! But hey, who could refuse such a plate? Thank you!!!

Aha! I’ll try to get this done before the end of the month. Yummmm…crema fritta. I made the ligurian version latte dolce although the name has nothing “fried” about it, the process to make it is pretty much the same thing. I agree, a heart attack on a plate but damn they are so good!

Such a mouthwatering list, Ivonne! I knew your recommendations were something special when the first thing I did after reading your post was to start looking for recipes for chestnut ravioli and crema fritta… Yum!

Fun! This reminds me that someone famous, and I forgot who they were said,”How can the best meat in the world and the best cheese in the world come from just one place” meaning Parma of course.You’re lucky to come from Le MArche area-wonderful food there! YUM

I have been reading these lists for ideas and I have to say, yours is - without a doubt - the most tantalizing.

Now I must find Chestnut Ravioli. I will not rest until it is done…

hee hee hee.

Crema Fritta - that’s the same as Leche Frita right? If yes, I love that too! Oh and Nutella, I want to meet the man/woman who invented nutella and shake their hand!

lovely list…better get myself some nutella too!

What a great list!

I think I’ve tried a version of the Olive Ascolane and I’ve definitely had the Nutella and Proscuitto and Parmagiano. Must try the ravioli but especially the crema fritta…

j

The Olives, ham, cheese and nutella CHECK! (The beauty of living in Europe, all of Europe’s best foods right at your doorstep.) Now about this crema fritta… (in my best French) Oh-là-là! And the ravioli stuffed with chestnuts, sounds extremely gourmet and gorgeous. We’re expecting recipes here CreamPuff, real recipes. (to be continued?)

Hi everyone,

I’m so happy that you liked the list and believe me I’ve been terribly impressed with all of yours! I see I have a lot of food to try!