Saturday, August 10, 2013

Aperitivo afternoon in an enchanted garden

Aperitivo Italiano, an Italian tradition & favorite pastime
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the location.
jasmine & frank's garden,  mill valley, california
the {aperitivo} menu.
~ prosciutto di san daniele with black figs, arugula & fresh mint
~ roasted red bell peppers with burrata 
~ bruschetta with feta, cherry tomatoes & basil / prosciutto & shaved parmesan
~ crostini with chickpea tomato dip
~ Italian salumi, cheese & marinated olive platter
~ grissini, tarelli & breads
~ pistachio & limone gelato with rosemary short bread
italian aperitivo italiano 
Aperitivo italiano Aperol Spritz
Aperitivo spread with prosciutto
Aperitivo spread with bruschetta
making Aperol Spriz
Aperitivo italiano with burrata and roasted peppers
making Aperol Spriz for aperitif
A summer aperitivo spread
Aperol Spritz with prosecco & a splash of sparkling water
Grazie, Carmel & Jasmine! {Viva Italia!}

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