Rustica is back and better than I ever had it. I went by the
bakery this morning, and for the first time this year, I saw the pane rustica
(rustic bread) that I love. In the past, I’ve had a piece hours after it came
out of the oven and it was delicious. Today, I was going to eat while I walked,
but it was too hot. Even 20 minutes later, I had to blow on some bites. Mixed
into the dough are olives, formaggio (cheese), and various salsicci (sausages).
Warm, it was the best I’ve ever had it.
I also made my first Havana Club Cuban rum drink today. Illegal in
America, but delicious in Italy.