I’m back from our trip to Calabria and trying my best to get back into the swing of things…hope you are all having a wonderful summer so far. I’m looking forward to sharing some stories,recipes and photos from the trip.
The beauty of visiting family in Italy is getting back to your roots. In Calabria it all starts in the garden…and what a garden they have! My uncle would say,“which garden?”Unfortunately,not all of us have multiple gardens to choose from but for those of you who do have gardens or farmer’s markets in your area,here’s a simple way to experience something that has never disappointing me. Zucchini Flowers or fiori di zucca.
thanks to SpecialKRB on Flickr for a great photoI’ve tried these stuffed,deep fried,battered…you name it and they have always been delicious but sauteed in olive oil,garlic and onions with a sprinkle of salt and pepper are my favorite way to eat them. Give it a try and I promise you won’t be disappointing either. Add some to a slice of your favorite crunchy bread and you have a great summer bruschetta. Enjoy with a nice glass of your favorite wine and buon appetito!
Joe,these look amazing and I’ve tried a similar stir-fry dish with these…I hope I get some more blossoms to cook it up!
Look at that! A field of yellow zucchini flowers! What a welcoming sight. Alas and alack,my flowers are done –eaten,savored and are no more. Definitely will be planting more zucchini next year! Welcome home.
Looking forward to hearing more about your trip and all the wonderful food you had!
Sounds like a good idea…nothing to distract from the flowers.
Welcome back. I’ll bet you had a great time.Can’t wait to hear about the trip. My zucchini plants died while we were on vacation but we’re replanting,hoping to get a second crop before summer’s end.
I love zucchini flowers and this morning I was eyeing off the fresh one in my garden preparing to dip them in egg and flour before frying. Now I may have to try your recipe. Sound delicous!
Can’t wait to hear about your trip,Joe. I have a second crop of zucchini coming and am still enjoying the flowers from the first batch. You’re right,it does all start in the garden. And zucchini flowers never disappoint.