{"id":12411,"date":"2007-08-18T22:16:15","date_gmt":"2007-08-18T22:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/marialiberati.com\/blog2\/?p=128"},"modified":"2007-08-18T22:16:15","modified_gmt":"2007-08-18T22:16:15","slug":"eggplant-parmigiana-mountains-of-abruzzo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marialiberati.com\/freshsite\/2007\/08\/18\/eggplant-parmigiana-mountains-of-abruzzo\/","title":{"rendered":"Eggplant parmigiana, mountains of Abruzzo"},"content":{"rendered":"
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After many 10 hours day in the office here working on the next special edition book (that should be ready for release in September)- a little R & R is needed. Today after a full morning in the office, and then a lunch of a tasty eggplant parmigiana  (that I whipped up last night-see recipe below) we headed to a peaceful spot at  the top of the mountains.<\/div>\n
A special spot where you can get away and view the valley below-so scenic it is as if you are in a live painting- good for the body as well as the mind and the soul- you have to hike and climb the rocks to get to this special spot.<\/div>\n
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These are the mountains of Abruzzo as inspiring to write about as to see. When oy ureach the top of the mountain you will arrive at a peaceful spot with a little church- Madonna de Pietraquaria. <\/div>\n
Outside is a fountain with fresh spring water crisp and cold- that comes from the top of the mountain But my favorite part of this spot is a large sign outside the church. It is a saying that helps in my daily life-sort of a mantra when any type of conflict arises:<\/div>\n
“La pace nasce nel silenzio”<\/div>\n
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Roughly translated to mean: “Peace is born in silence”.<\/div>\n
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What a perfect way to revitalize your body, mind and spirit-after  a taxing day at the office in front of the computer and in meetings-first a luscious lunch of eggplant parmigiano made with San Marzano tomatoes and Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, freshly picked basil. Then a hike to a peaceful quiet spot, the perfect spot to give your mind a rest.<\/div>\n
Back to the computer again, but refreshed with many new ideas and thoughts..<\/div>\n
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Eggplant Parmigiana<\/strong><\/div>\n
*2 fresh eggplants (cut in slices, grilled)<\/div>\n
*1 lb of fresh tomatoes (fileted into slices, seeds <\/div>\n
*2 cloves of garlic<\/div>\n
*handful of freshly wasahed basil<\/div>\n
*3 tablespoons of olive oil<\/div>\n
*1 ball of fresh mozzarella<\/div>\n
*3 tablespoons of Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese freshly grated<\/div>\n
*1 slice of onion<\/div>\n
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First wash and slice the eggplant (about 1\/8″ slices). Soak slices in an equal solution of water and vinegar for about 10 minutes (this will et out any bitterness of eggplant). pat slices dry, grill each slice.<\/div>\n
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Wash tomatoes and cut into filets slices, removing seeds. In saucepan, place 2 tblsps of olive oil, and 2 cloves of garlic whole and 1 slice of fresh onion. Heat until onion starts to turn golden. Place in tomatoes and simmer down till almost all liquid is absorbed, stirring consistently and careful not to burn.<\/div>\n
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In glass cassserole dish, drizzle about 1 tsp of olive oil to coat bottom, place 1 layer of eggplant,a few sppons of tomato sauce, a few slices of fresh mozzarella,  a leaf of basil torn in pieces, 1 tsp of parmigiano cheese, repeat until all ingredients have been used. Top eggplant with sauce and parmigiano cheese only. At end of cooking place on broil for about 2 minutes or until cheese starts to bubble and brown. Bake in oven preheated to 425 for approx 30 minutes.<\/div>\n
Serve with a red Montepulciano D’Abruzzo or Red Chianti<\/div>\n
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