tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post2094877863119543049..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Mama Mia! Mealtime Magic with Anna Maria!Jackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-82063674116665284632013-07-10T05:57:25.662-07:002013-07-10T05:57:25.662-07:00It was a beyond-fun visit! We'd go back in a ...It was a beyond-fun visit! We'd go back in a nano-second! Thanks for stopping by today Noel. . .Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-23876003864181095672013-07-09T11:35:21.093-07:002013-07-09T11:35:21.093-07:00that looks like a really fun visit!that looks like a really fun visit!Noel Moratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11457118286298824928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-47686250078067002492012-11-20T07:20:04.203-08:002012-11-20T07:20:04.203-08:00I just want to hop a plane right now for Bologna. ...I just want to hop a plane right now for Bologna. we finally found one good Italian place in Penang, Malaysia, but I'm sure it doesn't hold a candle Trattoria Anna Maria. Do you think my girl would get a discount since her name is Maria Anne?Michele @ Malaysian Meandershttp://malaysianmeanders.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-12290289224670664982012-11-17T06:11:10.125-08:002012-11-17T06:11:10.125-08:00It is 8 am here and this post is making me HUNGRY ...It is 8 am here and this post is making me HUNGRY - the experience sounds amazing - one that stays with you for a lifetime. Thanks for sharing it with us and thanks for linking up!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09116026852097580008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-30688483882654170522012-11-16T14:43:27.686-08:002012-11-16T14:43:27.686-08:00What a perfect dining experience! I want to go to ...What a perfect dining experience! I want to go to Bologna just to eat in this restaurant!Nanciehttp://budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-19543789097230398372012-11-16T05:56:18.432-08:002012-11-16T05:56:18.432-08:00I think, I would have had 5 'first' course...I think, I would have had 5 'first' courses. What a wonderful place.lilypondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00598167745589942247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-34915744121052649072012-11-16T05:05:17.275-08:002012-11-16T05:05:17.275-08:00It was just that: a treat! Thanks for visiting Sop...It was just that: a treat! Thanks for visiting Sophie.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-87903114817061310882012-11-16T05:04:43.259-08:002012-11-16T05:04:43.259-08:00Francesca, hope you have a pasta perfect weekend a...Francesca, hope you have a pasta perfect weekend as well. JJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-45665899810948799242012-11-16T05:04:00.650-08:002012-11-16T05:04:00.650-08:00Yes, such an amazing process and more amazing end ...Yes, such an amazing process and more amazing end result.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-18587918553107375202012-11-16T05:03:08.601-08:002012-11-16T05:03:08.601-08:00I've tried making homemade pasta and it always...I've tried making homemade pasta and it always looks and feels like a small rug; I couldn't imagine working (successfully) with that much pasta; these ladies are true professionals.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-24738510722476010762012-11-16T05:01:53.732-08:002012-11-16T05:01:53.732-08:00There's a cooking school just down the street ...There's a cooking school just down the street from this restaurant where you can learn such techniques as making pasta from scratch. Next time I am giving myself time to head to it as well.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-85634728428559904942012-11-15T14:26:33.313-08:002012-11-15T14:26:33.313-08:00What a treat. Everything sounds so simple and deli...What a treat. Everything sounds so simple and delicious.Sophiehttp://www.sophiesworld.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-65699576350573751732012-11-15T13:15:44.458-08:002012-11-15T13:15:44.458-08:00This is such a tantalising post - and mouthwaterin...This is such a tantalising post - and mouthwatering photos. Yum! Have a great weekend FAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01022569419713163845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-25419397473979915542012-11-15T12:49:36.242-08:002012-11-15T12:49:36.242-08:00How nice it is that you have documented how they m...How nice it is that you have documented how they make pasta! Am super hungry for that Bolognese tagliattelli. Just had pasta for dinner, but it's only with tuna and soya bean :(Aleah | SolitaryWanderer.comhttp://www.solitarywanderer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-78359023608097747462012-11-15T07:07:05.536-08:002012-11-15T07:07:05.536-08:00Yum. What a mouthwatering meal. And I have never s...Yum. What a mouthwatering meal. And I have never seen one solid piece of pasta as shown in your photo. Looks like it could make a monster lasagna.<br />I am also terrible at remembering to take photos. I don't know how many times I have dug in and then gone - Oh NO. Leighhttp://hikebiketravel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-83330428691510144782012-11-15T06:26:57.892-08:002012-11-15T06:26:57.892-08:00I've always wanted to know how to make pasta f...I've always wanted to know how to make pasta from scratch. I'm so in awe of the people who do still do things by hand. I felt like I was right there with you, Jackie. I could even taste the food. <br />Cooked with love! InsideJourneyshttp://insidejourneys.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-32358925186479652022012-11-15T05:52:00.918-08:002012-11-15T05:52:00.918-08:00Tasted yummy, too!Tasted yummy, too!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-52129810291533557702012-11-15T05:51:43.075-08:002012-11-15T05:51:43.075-08:00It was in deed. As we left Anna Maria and I start...It was in deed. As we left Anna Maria and I started to shake hands but in seconds we were enveloped in a large bear hug. It had felt that warm and welcoming the entire evening.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-87343465978434354162012-11-15T05:50:20.107-08:002012-11-15T05:50:20.107-08:00It really was one of the best pasta dinners we'...It really was one of the best pasta dinners we've ever eaten. And we do recommend it highly. . .(and as I said, now are trying to figure out how to fit a return visit to Bologna into our future travels. . .just to eat here if nothing else)Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-83281595250251112672012-11-15T05:48:33.612-08:002012-11-15T05:48:33.612-08:00As I was writing the post I have to admit my mouth...As I was writing the post I have to admit my mouth started watering when I got to those pastas. Hope you grabbed a snack before bed and after reading this.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-76857385878914346952012-11-15T05:47:21.974-08:002012-11-15T05:47:21.974-08:00I'd not heard of it either, until I read in a ...I'd not heard of it either, until I read in a Frances Mayes book about it. Then noticed it on menus here and in Tuscany. It is a fantastic dish and I reasoned, without sauce had to have less calories. Ha!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-16343113411860300162012-11-15T02:30:07.165-08:002012-11-15T02:30:07.165-08:00Looks yummmy :)Looks yummmy :)Muza-chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09397251511678040458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-28488010860117182662012-11-15T01:58:45.391-08:002012-11-15T01:58:45.391-08:00Oh la la! Fantastic! The stuff dreams are made of....Oh la la! Fantastic! The stuff dreams are made of...what a special evening.Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-16894026490936292862012-11-14T23:57:28.969-08:002012-11-14T23:57:28.969-08:00What a fabulous dinner. The food looks delicious a...What a fabulous dinner. The food looks delicious and meeting Anna was obviously a highlight. I'll be book marking this one thanks Jackie!jenny@atasteoftravelhttp://www.atasteoftravelblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-32938025504180270952012-11-14T23:36:38.394-08:002012-11-14T23:36:38.394-08:00How lucky for you to have such a great foodie expe...How lucky for you to have such a great foodie experience and to dine with the owner. I love these small restaurants and your dinner sounds and looks delicious. It was a bit hard reading that right before bedtime. :)Mary {The World Is A Book}http://www.theworldisabook.comnoreply@blogger.com