with a cherry on top?

At my favorite gelato place there is a flavor called 'morena' and although i don't know the english translation, it's super delicious.  One of my favorite parts- the cherry they put on the bottom of the cone.  Not because I like cherries- in fact I actually never eat it.  I just think it makes it special :) 

Ellen

the ways of procrastination

Christmas in Florence! 

multiple trips to the central market

sewing book instead of reading them

reading cookbooks instead of art history books

Dad!!!!! The candy is back! And there is even more this time!  (In other words- rewarding myself with candy for pretending to study. )

Watching the sun set instead of learning about all the artists that painted them. 

Overall- it's going great.  I've got tons of new recipe's, a belly full of candy and gelato.  And great memories :)

Happy Procrastinating! 

Ellen

things ill miss. part one

Watching these birds from my kitchen window. 

Tuscan Bread.  Something I have truly come to love. 

Views like this. 

And this.  (Taken from my terrace)

Hugs from her. 

Everyday. 

Umbria.  (Mom!  This is like Tuscany- only prettier in my opinion.)

Although I am looking forward to going home.  I know I am really going to miss it here.  So I have started a series of things I'll miss-  not to be sad.  But to appreciate them for at least one more week :)

Ellen

If you did not already know-  I have an Italian cell phone.  I was recently talking to Anna when she asked me what kind it was.  When I told her it was such an old phone that the screen wasn't even color she couldn't believe it!  To be honest- she probably has never even seen one! Hahah she kindly requested pictures.  So Anna- this is for you.  

Our phones.  The Navy blue one belongs to me.  Keeping things classy. 

Side note:  probably 80% of my friends have the exact same phone, with the same ring tone.  Hahah