My hotel in Piano di Sorrento, Hotel Soleluna, has a delightful veranda on the second floor that houses over-sized, comfortable white lounge chairs and an array of colorful potted flowers and plants.  I love the tranquility of this space, especially while I am writing or reading a few chapters of my current novel.  The only sounds you hear are the busy buzzing of cars and scooters, and the ringing of the church bell from the bell tower on the corner.  Sitting on the veranda you are shaded from the bright rays of the sun, but still benefit from the early Spring breeze and the gently hum of the happenings of the locals down below on the street.

Last night in our cooking class was, as always, a night to remember.  Joining our class was a lovely lady named Lora from Dallas, Texas, and joining our dinner table in addition to our classmates, was a couple from Amsterdam and another couple from Denmark.  We treated our dinner companions to a lovely four-course meal made up of: Zucchini Rolls with Smoked Mozzarella Cheese and Béchamel Sauce, Homemade Orechiette with a Tomato Sauce, Braciole served with a fresh Fennel Salad, and for dessert, a seasonal Strawberry Spongecake.  A lovely ending to a lovely day, filled with plenty of laughter and many compliments to the chefs.

Tagged: cooking school, externship, Hotel Soleluna, Italy, Mami Camilla, Sorrento