The Medley

[Stephen Torelli]

He mixed three cups of flour, one package of yeast, one-quarter cup of olive oil, one-cup water and one-teaspoon of salt into a bowl. And when the mixture turned malleable he began to knead and roll the mishmash into a ball and let it sit. An hour later he kneaded and rolled then had the miscellany sit for another hour and once again… kneaded, rolled, pressed, flattened and flipped in preparation for the oven.

Meanwhile, he sautéed ripe tomatoes in olive oil with three cloves of garlic and three tablespoons grated cheese, a dash of salt and black pepper and a pinch of crushed red pepper, and forty-five minutes later he spooned the motley collection over the mix and topped it with sliced mozzarella, grated cheese and oregano.

Stefano then placed the medley into the oven for twenty minutes at 350 degrees and prepared himself for a pizza pie delight. And of course, he uncorked a bottle of a deep and dark Montepulciano for even more enjoyment.

 

 

[Stephen Torelli]

Thanks for your generous comments. And if we ever meet, we'll cook up a few.

[stephen burgers]

an enjoyable meal

[Bill Floyd]

So hungry now.  Your writing reflects a joy & satisfaction with everyday tasks that is nothing short of admirable.  

[Teresa]

A man who can cook.  And write.  Damn.

[Gita]

Stefano, will you come visit our house please? I am as impressed by your baking skills as with your writing.

[Mike Handley]

Damn, man. I'm not SUPPOSED to eat them now. But how can I not?

[Angela]

Goodness.  What a great description.