A tavola! Being called to the dinner table in Italy is always a pleasant surprise. Imagine a table covered with platters of prosciutto and salumi; dishes with marinated artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, and olives; baskets filled with flaky taralli; a big plate full of crostini with olive paté or anchovies and butter; a large pinzimonio to dip in extra virgin olive oil; and of course a bottle of crisp white wine to accompany everthing. What a perfect way to start a meal...
