andiamotrips - campania, italy with karen phillips

Wikipedia :   Serendipity  means   a "happy accident" or "pleasant surprise"; specifically, the accident of finding something good or useful without looking for it.   After a full morning's winter pruning lesson at   Fattoria Alois  in Pontelatone (Ce) it was time for a glass or six of wine and something to eat.  And there was plenty to eat like this dish prepared by  Talita De Rosa .  Total comfort food  starring potatoes, sausage, and broccoli greens. First De Rosa boils peeled potatoes, then drains the water and waits for them to cool down.  Once cool, she mashes them and mixes them up with  a bit of salt and pepper. Then she places the potatoes in the  refrigerator overnight.  The next day, she sautes broccoli greens with extra-virgin olive oil and garlic in a pan.  She does the same with sausage. Afterwards, she mixes the cooked sausage with the greens.   In a baking pan (previously greased with extra-virgin olive oil) she alternates three layers

January has always been a month for many to not only think of new resolutions for the upcoming year, but to look back on the last 12 months. I decided to do both - beginning with a look back on some awesome memories from 2014. Where do I begin?  There was quite a bit going on... Like my Snapshot series which is basically a fusion of my photography, wine tastings, and dinners.  In 2014, I managed to put together 4 different photo exhibits throughout Campania. Here's a look back: January 2014 -   Snapshot of a Territory with Cantina Di Meo and Chef Gianluca D'Agostino at Veritas Restaurant . My first snapshot of the year focused on Fiano di Avellino.  The photos from this exhibit focused on two memorable visits with winemaker Roberto di Meo during the 2013 harvest period in Salza Irpina (Av).  I thought it would be pretty neat to team up his wines with Chef D'Agostino's menu.  A chef who though lives in Naples, has strong ties with Irpinia.  Memorable mom