Italy Day 10 - Spoleto and Truffle Hunting

 Day 10 started off quietly.  We got to sleep in a bit. After a leisurely breakfast, we walked into town, passing the Roman Theater that still hosts performances to this day.

Chocolate Almond Truffles Inspired by Vianne

I just finished Vianne, the prequel to the best-selling novel and Oscar-nominated movie, Chocolat.  You do not need to have read Chocolat before reading this novel; however, you will want to read it after reading Vianne.

 

I was sent Vianne by Joanne Harris by Megan Beattie of MB Communications.  I agreed to write an honest review of the novel.  I was not compensated monetarily.

Cheesecake Truffles #NationalCheesecakeDay

All your favorite Cheesecake flavors in chocolate dipped bite size nuggets.

Welcome to National Cheesecake Day.......

Dreaming of Provence with a Rabbit Lasagna and a Clos Cibbone #Winophiles

Tender layers of noodles, rabbit and mushroom ragout, and a brie and truffle bechamel sauce....you will swear that you are in Heaven....or at least Provence.

I made this amazing dinner to pair with a Provencal wine after reading A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle for our French Winophiles group.