Baccalà mantecato – a taste of Venice
Anyone who saw the recent footage of the Veneto seemingly sinking into the sea would have wanted to…
S is for Spring – Esse biscuits from Veneto
These delicate, lemony biscuits are a hint that winter is over and Easter is on its way. They…
Comfort food, Italian style: pasta e fagioli
Pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans) is a staple Italian dish, an iconic representation of the countryside, born out…
Ringing in the new year
Another year is almost over. 2015 was full of real highs and then sudden darkness looming. As a…
Where do Venetians holiday?
Moneyed Venetians have been holidaying in the Colli Asolani (the hills of Asolo) since the time of the…
One of the world’s most beautiful drives: Strada delle Dolomiti
Green valleys are dotted with yellow, pink, purple and white wildflowers. Towering over are awe-inspiring mountains of sheer…
Cellar Tour: Allegrini: the perfect marriage of culture and wine
Villa della Torre Allegrini is headquartered in the impressive 16th century Villa della Torre in Fumane in the heart of…
Cellar Tour: La Giaretta: A Family Tradition in Valpolicella
Standing next to Valpolicella giants such as Masi and Allegrini and superstars such as Quintarelli and Dal Forno,…
The Valley of Many Cellars
In a lovely little valley studded with villas and vast estates, some of the best wine in Italy…
Cellar Visit: Coffele in Soave, Veneto
We made a visit to Soave in Veneto on a friend’s recommendation to visit the winery of Coffele….