Before we move on to news of France and Les Chevres ici, here's a fond look back to delightful italian memories, that should not be forgotten.  To commemorate their pale-colored deliciousness and in honor of Easter, here's a literary treat for you all. I call it:

Ode to Pistachio ice Cream

The gelato of Pistacchio

Makes such a lovely snackio.

A pale green mountain whipped up high

'Pon a slender cone, does grace the eye.

And Oh! that creamy jade is bless'd

With such delightful nuttiness!

It soothes the soul and stills the mind

A better ice cream, you'll not find!