Jan 24, 2011

Basking in afternoon light

A chilly but sunny afternoon two weekends ago was spent soaking up the rays at Capogiro on Penn's campus. It wasn't until the summer after my freshman year of college that I discovered the amazingness that is gelato. My very first gelato experience was in fact from Capogiro, though it wasn't until my senior year (I think?) that a branch opened up on campus. Oh, a blessing and a curse! I have wonderful memories of rushing out from study sessions (with my loyal partner in crime Alicia ;)) to bring home pints (yes, pints because they were the most cost-effective) of creamy deliciousness. Other nights were spent at the "bar" there drinking gelato cocktails while munching on rosemary popcorn and making friends with the sorta cute bartender at the time.

In January when I was visiting Penn, I had my wallet stolen right out of my zipped bag while I was sitting at a table there. For a while I thought I could never go back! I mean, how traumatizing! Naturally my craving for gelato whenever I was in Philly won over and I found myself happily patronizing the place again. Now it almost a must-visit whenever I am there. My two all-time favorite combinations remain blood orange + dark chocolate and hazelnut + pistachio. Mmm MM.

Ah, good old Portra 400NC.

10 comments :

  1. Mmmmm- the pistachio one looks delicious! I don't think I've tried gelato. I'm more of a cake/baked goods type of person, but you've convinced me to try it one of these days. I love that last photo - the window shadow on that blue wall is just so pretty.

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  2. I'm so glad you decided to go back because it looks delicious and so worth it! The colors in that place are so pretty.

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  3. hello, affogato flavor! i've never seen that before. so yummy.

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  4. mmm! i've never tried but I should

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  5. Affogato al caffè and cappuccino, please! :P

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  6. I love the tone of Portra 400nc. I'm going to have to try it before they run out!

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  7. yes! i had that blood orange, dark chocolate combination this summer. :) so good.

    Every time my girlfriend came down to visit (every other weekend), she HAD to have capo. She'll be glad that you followed and obviously approve of her rule of always pairing "dark chocolate + some citrus flavor."

    I guess it's always the right weather for gelato. :P

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  8. The turquoise/clay/cream color combination is one of my favorite palettes to work with. Seeing that last photo really gave me a charge. LOVE IT.

    Gelato: Every time I go to Whole Foods, I have to pass the gelato bar to pick up my bread. It's a cruel torture, indeed.

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  9. your photographs are gorgeous! i also love gelatos and have had to switch to frozen yogurt because i just enjoy gelatos all too much. pistachio is my favorite flavor in both!

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