Comments on: A Restaurant in Italy

By: Charles Thompson

Charles Thompson — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:41:58 +0000

Thank you, Kate. Let me know if you try it.

By: Cooking with Kait

Cooking with Kait — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:40:30 +0000

Simple and tasty. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

By: Blanche

Blanche — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:31:19 +0000

I remember that trip…I love the sound of the cannellini bean recipe. Sounds like something I might be able to pull off! More details on the restaurant, please.

By: Charles Thompson

Charles Thompson — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:12:53 +0000

Kristina: If we only had chain grocery stores like those, right? It was nothing like opening a place here – here it’s easy by comparison. Despite not opening I’m glad I had the experience even with all the Italian red tape.

Dennis: Thanks for reading. I’d suggest using rosemary, thyme or sage in place of the herbes de Provence. Any of the heartier herbs should work.

Kristin: Thanks! It was pretty amazing. The house was quite special – very quiet, overlooking this amazing valley.

Katie: Thank you! Let me know how they turn out. See my answer to Dennis for replacement herbs for the herbes de Provence. I will tell Traci you say ‘Hi.’

By: Katie Krupp

Katie Krupp — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:21:28 +0000

Dennis just asked my question about the herb de Provence so I’ll just say that I am looking forward to making the bean dish for a 4th of July BBQ.

Hi, too, to Traci and good luck on her catering business. Wish I lived in Marin.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:09:04 +0000

Charles, what an awesome time that must have been. I want that cottage! It looks so peaceful.

I love beans and make them often, now I am excited to try your recipe, looks delicious!! Beautiful story too :)

By: Dennis

Dennis — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:01:33 +0000

What fresh herbs from the garden would you substitute for herb de Provence?

By: Kristina@FormerChef

Kristina@FormerChef — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:19:23 +0000

Italian Co-ops are amazing aren’t they? The products are nothing like US grocery stores.

What a great story. Opening a restaurant in the US is no easy feat; no surprise it’s even more difficult in Italy.

By: Charles Thompson

Charles Thompson — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:18:34 +0000

Susan: Thanks! You always manage to make me laugh. How’s that World Cup of Basketball going? I hope all your teams are winning!

Traci: Thank you. Yes, it is definitely all about the cannellini beans! Let me know how it turns out if you make these.

By: Traci Thompson

Traci Thompson — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:04:39 +0000

I am going to make these beans. They sound fabulous and I like that they are easy. It is funny that your post is about Italy and beans. I just made a big pot of Tuscan Bean Soup and it is delicious.
It is all about those Cannellini beans isn’t it.
As I was reading your post I felt like I was there in Italy. You have such a wonderfully descriptive way of writing. I am looking forward to your next post!