Buffala, Mozarella, e Cibo!

A popular piece of advice that I had received before going to Rome was to go on the mozzarella farm trip. I am very happy that I did, not only because the trip was fun, but that the food was absolutely amazing!

The buffalo were camera-ready at all times!

There is nothing like spending a day out in the countryside after being in a busy city like Rome. On February 18th I visited a mozzarella farm in a small town near Naples. We received a tour of the facilities where the fresh buffalo mozzarella is made daily. We then were brought outside to visit the buffalo, who despite their muddy pens and strong odors, we very entertaining and charming.

The antipasto course was a
big enough meal on its own!

After some time spent outside with the buffalo and other farm animals it was time for the legendary meal that I had been prepared for since I arrived in Rome. The four-course meal was one that will forever be remembered. The antipasto course was large enough to be the entire meal by itself. Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, a variety of cheeses, polenta and bread filled out plates and made us forget that we still had three more courses on the way.

Three additional courses and some wonderful conversation later, the group made their way outside for some fresh air. Some of us stumbled upon a playground where we relived some of our favorite childhood memories. It was the first time I had played on playground in front of a beautiful mountainous background.