The Tortellini of Valeggio sul Mincio
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 …
Italian food
Italy for Foodies: White Asparagus
It sounds really pretentious, but for the past couple of days we have been having white asparagus for dinner. And it looks like tonight will …
Italy for Foodies: Cioccomenta
When I want to treat myself here in Italy, I order a cioccomenta. Or, if you would prefer its full name, try saying cioccolata calda …
Arrosticini – The King of All Shish Kebabs (Video)
I am not the type of person to get excited over a shish kebab. Yet, I couldn’t keep my cool when I came across these …
CioccolandoVi – A Chocolate Festival in Vicenza, Italy
As it happens, I don’t have any vices, bar my love for chocolate. It is strong and powerful. Sometimes, it feels like it is a …
Marostica, Italy – The Juicy Season of Cherries
Cherries! My favourite fruit and the one thing I really missed during my 14 years in the UK. It is not like there were no …
The Prosciutto Festival in Montagnana
Give me a medieval walled town any day of the week. Couple it with a Prosciutto Festival and I will be there faster than you …
At The Market
Twice a week Vicenza’s main square plays host to the town market. On Tuesdays the colourful stalls are contained within the centuries-old Piazza dei Signori. …
