Lucullian delights
I read this post and looked at the pictures...and somehow the word 'delicious' seems utterly insufficient to describe these treats. Can't seem to think of *any* word to describe them. Except perfect.
Ilva,
totally agreed with you about rosemary (even the name itself is a beauty), but I couldn't pick on it as my very favorite... The baked apple looks so lucious!
I'm so glad you decided to join WHB way back a long time ago so we could become such good friends! I think your combination of rosemary and pine nuts is just inspired. This looks fantastic. I'm not sure I've tasted quince, although Christine blogged about it last week and made me want to try some.
I have to say I was not at all sure what your favorite herb would be since you use them all so well. And of course, the whole idea of choosing a favorite is a bit impossible, but that's half the fun.
I'm intrigued by the combination of flavors in this beautiful dish, and I must try it soon!
I love rosemary too. 
What a stunning dish, Ilva! I completely understand your devotion to WHB and you're right, Kalyn picked a wonderful idea with that one!
Baci!
These pictures are amazing.. as is the sound of this tempting dessert! I haven't seen a quince where I live, but I think the combination of apples and rosemary would be wonderful! Beautiful job =)
Ilva, strangely we share similar tastes, Rosemary is my #1 top of the list herb! Your recipe is all a gal could ask for, it is on the menu for next weekend! As for aging and life speeding around you, don 't fret, here's a little gem for you:
"Make thee a box of the wood of rosemary and smell to it and it
shall preserve thy youth." --Banckes' Herbal
Have a good week!
Hi Ilva,
I can't begin to say how I love your recipes. I only started reading your blog yesterday, but I already marked at least a dozen dishes which I want to cook. I love the short list of ingredients (and I read your comment on how you don't like too many ingredients in a recipe because it means there'll be something you won't have at home), I love how you cook so many kinds of vegetables in different combinations (I don't like cooking meat) and how you experiment with gluten-free cakes and how they contain ricotta (I recently went gluten free). Also, I love your risotto recipes because rice is a staple of my gluten-free diet although I've always found it rather boring.
And your photos are just amazing! You're so lucky to live in Tuscany; I admire the natural beauty of many parts of the world and I love the severity of northern landscapes but there is something about Tuscany's rolling hills, cyprus trees, and lined fields and vineyards that always strikes me as perhaps the most beautiful landscape in the world...
BTW, i'm 34, live in Poland, teach at a university, and visit the US once a year because of my job and my many American friends.
Thanks for blogging!
Lovely, thank you! I am very fond of quince, and find this a very original and interesting combination.
I definitely haven't got enough good quince recipes, so this has been bookmarked here and now!
Ellie-What a PERFECT comment! Thanks!
Gattina-but it is just too difficult to choose, I went for rosemary because of all the aspects that I like as well.
Kalyn-And I am happy too, WHB has brought a lot of fun to my blogging!
SusanV-I hope you'll like it!
Anonymous-Paz? Thanks baby!
Lisa-It's maybe even better with apples!
Connie-It doesn't surprise me though... Thanks for the gem, now I just have to find a rosemary box...
Magda-Thanks for your long comment, talk about delurking! It's great to have you here and I'm looking forward to 'seeing' and hearing from you again!
Aagje-It's a dish with strong flavours but then that's the way I lke most of my food!
Pille-I think quince is undervalued, we have to change that!
xxx from belgium !!
Incredible quince recipe! How can I start my blog in such an intimidating environment???? Just kidding. A blog is like a signature: truly reflects its keeper as your blog reflects you, Ilva.
eddy-thanks!
eszter-thanks but of course you must start your own blog! Go for it and don't forget to tell me!
This recipe is stunning! I was sold on just the title alone. I also loved the concord grapes with fried cheese in one of your previous posts, and I'm wondering just what kind of cheese you used. I'm loving your blog!
Julie-Thanks a lot! I was given a nameless cheese so I can't tell you anything, sorry!
I was going to blog Rosemary for this event also but ended up missing it all together.
I have been so busy I am just now making the rounds to read all these great recipes.
This sounds wonderful.
coffeepot-thanks! But do post something rosemary anyway, I'm curious!
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