Villa Deciani became an outpost for the British Empire Tuesday night, thanks to the enthusiastic participation of a group of visiting ladies and gentlemen in our ESD. The Italians were completely outnumbered by visiting and resident Brits (more than fifteen!!), and were almost outnumbered by their Austrian neighbors. The British visitors, led by the delightful Dorry Friesen, completely captivated their Italian hosts with tales of their travels and adventures, and Gemma Foa enchanted us all with her own stories.
Supper started with a humble Casatiello, and a variety of breads (homemade by Betti Morgante) with salami, served with a fresh Ariis Brut Prosecco. The Visconti Pugelniks, catering for us again, showed a bit of spirit by serving bowtie pasta with broccoli and olives (bowties for Englishmen!). But the simple dish worked perfectly with the fruity Sauvignon Blanc offered by Max di Lenardo. The Visconti Pugelniks then showed high courage in the face of the British invasion, serving Roast Beef all'Inglese--really a bit cheeky of them, but a winning combination with the excellent Cabernet from the di Lenardo vineyard. To see more on his range of wines, go to: http://www.dilenardo.it/
We hope our British guests enjoyed their stay in Friuli, and that they'll be back next year with more stories and laughs for our ESDs. They certainly conquered our hearts on Tuesday night!
October also looks to be interesting, with a special Halloween event at the end of the month. Come and celebrate autumn's harvest with us--space will be limited so book your place early by sending an email to: esdfriends@gmail.com. See you soon!
Penny Heysen
1 comment:
Ooh, it sounds like a lot of fun!!!
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