As the old saying goes..."He who seeks what they should not, finds what he would not." There is a little' paese' in the province of Viterbo (in Umbria, Italy) that should be called the true "Magical Kingdom." From far away, this town looks like a vision in the sky...something out of a dream...an ancient place where it seems as though all time has stood still...Civita di Bagnoregio.
Embarking on a day trip around Umbria seemed like it might be quite uneventful. Though it is a beautiful part of Italy, I assumed that I would see many of the same beautiful churches filled with frescoes and rolling verdant landscapes . Surprisingly, I felt as if I was suspended on a cloud whilst spending time there. There it was-this seemingly magical walkway to the sky.
If you decide to visit Civita di Bagnoregio, you may enter by bus from Orvieto. Cotral buses provide transportation for a small fee. The bus leaves from Orvieto's Piazza Cahen. Then, the bus drops off in Bagnoregio. From Bagnoregio, a minibus drives up to Civita. If you prefer walking, you can walk up the hill and follow the main road, enjoying the breathtaking views (Wikitravel).
Coconut Cloud Dessert-( gluten free )(approx 8 servings)
*1 cup rice flour-
*1 cup coconut flour
*3/4 cup sugar
*4 ozs butter
*5 medium eggs
*1 tsp baking powder gluten free
*1 lemon
*extra butter to butter pan
*pinch of salt
*Powdered sugar
Separate eggs and set whites aside. Beat egg yolks, sugar into a cream. Add in softened butter and lemon zest and beat again. In separate bowl place in flours and baking powder. Add into egg yolk mixture a little at a time. In separate bowl beat egg whites, pinch of salt to firm peaks. Then fold egg whites into mixture. Butter and flour with rice flour or potato starch a square or round 8 " cake pan. Place in batter. Cook for 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
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