They Were Pretty Impressed

Today after orientation at school, we decided to stop at the supermarket to stock up the fridge. As per request of "the boys" I was making dinner tonight. Though I'm not quite sure what they were expecting, apparently I made quite the impression. One of them even said, before the meal had even begun, "Damn, Roxanne... You're awesome. This smells so good. I'm 21, but if I was 30, I'd propose to you right now!" haha...

What can I say? We were walking back from school and everything was closed for siesta... except the supermarket. Once I got in there, I was inspired. There was so much deliciousness, and it was all so fresh and cheap! It looked like the equivalent of a specialty store in Philly, but cheap! The aromas and deals were not something I could pass on.

The Menu:

Homeade Sangria... yum yum!
"Remember, Wine makes every meal an occasion, every table more elegant, every day more civilized. - Andre Simon "

Mozarella Caprese (Mozarella, tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and salt pepper to taste)

Marinated Artchokes

Fresh Baguette

Pasta with mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, in a four cheese sauce... seasoned with garlic, grated tomato, pink wine, olive oil, and again salt and pepper to taste. It was fantastic!

About six people were over for dinner and enjoyed it thoroughly. They even cleaned up! Next time, they said they would buy everything if I agree to cook. Can you say free meal... I mean or cheap labor. haha My one roommate, who didn't even eat, was telling everyone how yummy it looked. I ran into her later in the night, and she was bragging. It was soo sweet. She said she went out to dinner, and it wasn't half as good as mine looked. What can I say? "When in Rome, do as the Romans." I was inspired. Hopefully, the rest of the meals will come out as satisfying.

Extra bonus, I met some neighbors who came over to check on the wonderful smell coming from my kitchen. One guy came in to borrow a grater, and mentioned his Roman friend, so I went to check it out. I mean... I'm in Rome. I'd like to meet some Romans. lol What a wonderful surprise. Just two doors down, a beautiful, dark, hansome, long haired, brown-eyed, shirtless man. He happened to be with a grogeous Italian women... but who knows... maybe it's his sister. ;)

Signing off for now,
Ciao Bella...