martedì 2 luglio 2013

PARIONE

PARIONE





The most important place of this small district is certainly Piazza Navona, one of the largest square, cover  almost a quarter of the whole area of Parione, and the one of the most beautiful place of Rome. It stands on ancient site Domitian's stadium: his form, very long and regular, exactly seems the ancient arena. Ruins of one of the entrances to the old circus can be visible at the northern point of the square, behind the building, below the street level. 
During centuries 18th and 19th, especially in the summer, the noble families enjoy themselves filling it with water and holding fake naval battle, but with authentic ships just like roman emperors used to do in ancients Naumachiae (naval stadiums). This was one of favorite pastimes of the people from Rome and surrounding areas. People habit continued flooding this square into 19th century, although the naval battles were no longer hold.


Bernini's fountain of the four rivers, and Borromini's church of Santa Agnese in Agone, both dating back to the 17th century, are monuments of outstanding of the square.
another interesting point in Parione is Campo De' Fiore, where every morning a food market very popular is held.

This large square and the surrounding streets are always crowded of young people at  nigh hours.

Here, in the age of Counter-Reformation took place public esecution: in the center of the square rise the Giordano Bruno's hooded statue, he philosopher was condemned by Inquisition to be burned alive for heresy in the 17th century. Since the late 19th century, when the statue was erected in this place, Campo De' Fiori has always been a simbolic meeting place for free thinkers.

PANCAKE

Four years ago i was in America and i ate pancake for the first time. I liked them a lot so here is the recipe!
INGREDIENTS

250 grams of flour, 400 ml of milk, 30 grams of butter, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of  baking powder for desserts and salt.
PREPARATION

Sift the flour into a bowl, add a pinch of salt, a teaspoon of sugar and one of baking powder.
In another bowl, mix the eggs, milk and melted butter in a double boiler. Mix  quickly the two compounds.
COOKING

Butter a nonstick pan, pour a spoon of compound rolling the pan to distribute it well and cook on both sides. Repeat the process until the depletion of all ingredients.
In the tradition  the American pancakes are garnish with maple syrup, but you can try them according to your taste with chocolate, honey, melted butter or as you wish.
Enjoy your meal!



PANELLE



This is a delicious Sicilian recipe.
  • Chickpea four
  • Olive oil
  • Water
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Parsley
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges



Grease a baking dish with some oil. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Put the chickpea flour in a large bowl. When the water comes to a boil, gradually add it to the bowl with the chickpea flour, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Put the mixture into the saucepan you used to boil the water, add salt, parsley and black pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce to a gentle simmer, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, stir and cook for just a minute.
Now scoop the chickpea mixture onto the baking dish and spread it into an even layer. Let it cool, and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Now cut the chickpea mixture into rectangles, about 3 inches long. Put ¼ inch oil in a large skillet; heat to 250. Gently drop the panelle into the hot oil. Cook, rotating them until they’re golden all over, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain fries on paper towels and immediately sprinkle with salt and lots of pepper.
Serve hot, with lemon wedges.

An advice, eat them with bread (like the photo below)