burger or tramezzino?

An observation worth sharing:

There was a big festa out back recently in honor of 4 children who are celebrating birthdays.  As you can imagine, there were all sorts of food offerings for the tasting, including some American fare.

Giorgio enjoys a tasty dog from the grill.

The Italians (most people at this gathering of nearly 50 were indeed Italian) were lining up, waiting, longing, smacking their lips . . . .  for American hot dogs and burgers from Richard's grill.  As soon as he put a tray out, it emptied and sat waiting to be filled again.  Hot dogs and hamburgers. Plain. As much as Gene (friendly neighbor guy) pushed the dressings, most of the hungry crowd remained largely uninterested in onions and relish or mayonaise and pickles. Some did opt for a bit of ketchup.

Italian Party Food: Manuela's Tramezzini

There were those of us (Americani) in the crowd who found these tramezzini, brought to the table by the talented Manuela, much more interesting than any ready-to-grill hamburger. Can you blame us? Don't get me wrong, I love nothing better than a good burger . . . . but . . . . sometimes. . . . . Well, just look at them, will you?


She offered several varieties and they are all good, I'm sure. My favorite is the tuna with pearl onions, but don't they all looking tempting? 

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Psst . . . Have you ever tasted Italian tuna? You should.