Italy for Foodies

Today I am saying good-bye for another year to a dear friend – the Venetian frittella. It has a beautiful name, an irresistibly puffed-up appearance, but …

Finally! I was at Rialto Fish Market in Venice and it was better than I have ever imagined it to be. For the past year …

I know it sounds totally crazy, but yesterday morning I had coal for breakfast. Now, don’t worry! I am not one of those naughty children …

Ah, cremino! This smooth, creamy, melt-on-the-tongue perfect piece of chocolate. The moment you try it for yourself, will be a moment of bliss and revelation. …

When you think of Italian food, I bet that the first three words that pop into your mind are pizza, pasta and gelato. Without a …

I am in Padua, in a nondescript patisserie and outside a torrential rain is soaking the city streets. It is ten o’clock in the morning and …

We are enjoying cherry season here and every fruit and veg shop I pass by proudly displays full crates of this delicate and delicious fruit. Even better. You just …

So, yes, ahem… this happened! I am pleased to report though that the pictured plate of fried frogs was ordered not by me, but my …

So, last night we went to a peas festival just outside of Vicenza. I know, we are so rock’n’roll! But, hear me out. On one hand, festivals called …

Here is a plateful of pure delight! These are the famous tortellini (or tortelli as they are locally known) of Valeggio sul Mincio. Mincio is a …