Panino prosciutto

Today’s sandwich came from Betto Deli & Cucina in Newtown—a simple yet flavourful one done right. The highlight was their fresh house-made focaccia. Super light, fluffy, and airy, with just enough crunch on the edges to keep things interesting. Sometimes, I find focaccia a bit on the oily side, which I do enjoy, but I’m not a fan of ending up with greasy hands. This one had none of that—just beautifully baked, clean, and balanced.

As much as I like the idea of prosciutto, I’m starting to wonder if my tolerance for cured meats is at an all-time low. I swear, I get extremely thirsty for hours on end after having it. That said, the prosciutto itself was top quality—salty, savoury, and paired perfectly with the creamy mozzarella and the slight peppery bite of the rocket. A classic, no-frills Italian combo that lets the ingredients shine. But I really need to remind myself to stop ordering cured meats next time.

Nothing overcomplicated here, just authentic Italian flavours done right. Sometimes, simplicity is all you need.