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i Bacari - Venice's Best Drinking Holes
Step back in time. The culture of wine appreciation plays such a part of Italy's northern region of Veneto that once in Venice, every...
Sep 15, 2023
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Frutti di Mare - Fruits of the Sea
Seafood is fish in Italy and here's why... When I moved to Italy with only the words: ciao, bravo, forte and pianissimo to my...
Sep 8, 2023
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Salame, Soppressa, Sopressa or Soppressata?
In the debate about which is which? The differences are rather subtle... Before we begin, just a little thing - it's salame - single,...
Sep 1, 2023
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The Ancient Hub of Serravalle
Step into one of Veneto's most charming (and powerful) of hamlets. Step into Serravalle and step into history for this small, walled...
Aug 25, 2023
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Lasagne or Pasticcio?
Is there any difference? It's mezzogiorno (midday) and Nonna Lili takes a steaming tray from the oven announcing, "E pronto!" (It's...
Aug 17, 2023
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