Rosemary Pasta with Mussels on a Bed of Pureed Beans
Springtime in Campania usually means waking up to fresh, crisp air, warm sunshine, and the sweet song of birds chirping joyfully in the trees. It’s a magical time of year, when the beauty of nature inspires a sense of awe in me as the lands awaken after the dreary winter months, and the beautiful colors and fresh, lively green scents adorn the Italian countryside.
This spring, however, with all of the gloomy weather; cloudy skies, heavy rain, and unfathomably cold temperatures, I have found myself feeling nostalgic with every passing day, yearning for the inspiring times of the past – those bright, beautiful spring days.
So when I woke up this past Saturday morning, peeked out the window and saw the same gloomy weather, I must admit, romancing thoughts of lounging in bed all day bundled up in my blankets first came to mind.
But then again, I thought, sometimes the gloomy weather requires a “mood-booster” to lift your spirits and prevent those dreadful, rainy day blues. And for me, that usually includes bundling up and venturing out with my family to a cozy restaurant with wooden warmth and friendly ambiance for a wholesome, soul-warming meal.
