The setting of Querceto di Castellina is exactly what one imagines Tuscany to look and feel like. After a tour of the property we enjoyed this fantastic lunch and tasting on the porch with an absolutely beautiful view. Perhaps it was somewhat influenced by the setting, but the lasagna was absolutely perfect, as was the rest of our meal but that lasagna I’m still thinking about weeks later. And as chianti seems best paired with food, this was an even better tasting experience than just drinking chianti alone. A big thank you to Mary for being such a wonderful hostess and you are very lucky that your future mother-in-law is such an amazing cook. I only wish we had taken more rose with us as it did not last very long! Such a absolutely memorable day.
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Copenhagen – 8/25/15 – Manfreds & Vin and Amass
Manfreds
What a great stop for my first meal in Copenhagen. There was no menu which was perfect for having just gotten off of a plane and having no interest in decision making. I would come to see that many of the ingredients I had here would be repeated in future menus, although always in different ways. And how could I not love a meal where several courses of vegetables were followed by a dessert of pork? Here I had what turned out to be my favorite wine of the trip and luckily I was able to find 2 bottles once I returned home.
Amass
I thought our entire evening would be ruined when we were forced to get off of the ferry in the middle of an insane pop up thunderstorm with no umbrellas. Yes we sat in wet clothes for several hours, but the food, company and amazing hospitality at Amass move than overcame it. The most unique and delicious topping for bread. And such beautiful flowers. And even though several of us may have inhaled the vinegar powder, the wild blueberry dessert was a complete revelation and a collective favorite for the week.


Soft Shell Clam, Swiss Chard, Rhubarb
Tomatoes, Cherries, Juniper Oil
Salted Mackerel, Peas, Burnt Lemon
Beet Root Sour Curd, Pickled Yarrow Flowers
Grilled Beef Heart, Hazelnuts, Currants, Chanterelles
Organic Pork Neck, Grains, Walnut, Unripe Apple
Caramelized Goats Milk, Carrots, Fennel Flowers
Wild Blueberries, New Potato Ice Cream, Dried Vinegar













