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My 2nd to last day in Italy...Let me share a cooking secret...

  1. TLIGuy Aug 2, 2017

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    Many of my friends have asked if I have learned the secret of Italian cooking during my three years here in Italy. The answer is yes, and I will now share with you the secret to making a traditional Neapolitan Ragu.

    Here is how it is prepared....

    1) Prepare for making the Ragu by backing up traffic on the hottest f$&K!ng day of the year for 5-6 kilometers.

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    2) Shut down one lane of traffic and funnel all cars into one lane...

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    3) Liberally scatter tons of freshly picked tomatoes all over the road and simmer on the 150 degree pavement for an hour or two...

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    4) Funnel the cars over the tomatoes to crush the skins and release the pulp and continue to simmer. As a personal preference, I prefer to use a 2004 Fiat Punto with NO A/C to crush the tomatoes.

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    5) Scoop up the ragu with a Bobcat and jar...

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    If you notice a spike in Prego or Ragu prices in your local supermarket in the next few weeks, the tragic events of August 2, 2017, are the reason why.
     
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  2. MaiLollo Aug 2, 2017

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    Very funny post. As an italian, I'm really not surprised about something like this.
    The worst part is that the owner of the tomatoes must have lost a Speedy or 2 in order to prepare this delicious ragû :D
     
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  3. TLIGuy Aug 2, 2017

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    I forgot the picture of the spice master with the lollipop seasoning the Ragu with his cigarette ashes.
     
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  4. quito No, my first name is NOT Mos. Aug 2, 2017

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    Gotta try that one on my sun drenched deck. Already got the basil. I'll let you know how it comes out.
     
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  5. TLIGuy Aug 2, 2017

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    My Italian friends finish off the long hot day strong during my final trip to my favorite cafe.

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  6. atc100 Aug 2, 2017

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    Haha, all this we will find in Uncle Ben's souces[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
     
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  7. Just Livin Aug 2, 2017

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    I like this post. Great pics.

    Tell me at any time during the traffic jam were you thinking:
    - I wish the traffic would hurry up and ketchup
    - If only I could get saucy somewhere else but here
    - Must add tomato paste to the shopping list
    - Actually I F**KING hate tomatoes
     
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  8. TLIGuy Aug 2, 2017

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    I was actually thinking...Maybe they are not making a ragu but making sun dried tomatoes.
     
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  9. Kmart Aug 2, 2017

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    You and my dad would get along. He spent several months in Naples last year and came back with an undying love of espresso. :thumbsup: [​IMG]
     
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