One thing we can’t certainly say about Augusto Minzolini‘s life and carrier is they have been uneventful. Known to the general Italian public as a journalist and (no longer) a politician, Minzolini cuts a very strong, if controversial, figure. A life dedicated to journalism Born in Rome in 1958, his […]
What might be considered nursery food is transformed into a dessert for sophisticates by adding mascarpone to it. The pudding is best if it has not been refrigerated and can be served while still slightly warm. It is a delicious foil for poached or candied fruit, or fresh seasonal berries. […]
“I love eggs,” says Francesco, but for him an egg dish like this frittata, a simple, rustic, filled omelet, has gone from being an everyday item to something worth a special occasion. “So put some truffle oil on it,” Francesco jokes. Potato Frittata 2 ounce baking potatoes 8 large eggs […]
A cafe overlooking the Grand Canal or St. Mark’s Square on a warm summer afternoon begs for a cool confection. An icy watermelon granita, followed by an inky cup of espresso, and you know it’ Venice in summer. “To me it is the best refreshment,” Francesco insists. Watermelon is so […]
The Austrian influence on the food of the Alto Adige, the mountainous region north of Venice, is evident in this dish, a typical bread dumpling lightened in texture and enriched in flavor by the addition of porcini mushrooms. It makes a splendid first course served with sauteed or roasted mushrooms. […]
“Sweet and sour is a typically Venetian flavor. Fish, vegetables, meats, game, and even fruits are done this way.” Francesco’s taste for sweet-and-sour is truly Venetian. The preservative properties of both sugar and acid have long been recognized. In Venice the two are combined, often in a savory mix of […]
Monte Bianco, also known as Mont Blanc, is an autumnal dessert typical of Northern Italy. Very likely, it originated in France, but became popular in north western Italy, too, especially in Piedmont and Lombardy. There are different types of Monte Bianco: one – the one we are presenting here – is a […]
This recipe for tiramisù is very simple, but extremely satisfying. And don’t forget that, when you make tiramisù, you truly are preparing a little slice of Italian food history! You can adapt it to your own taste, in the choice of the biscuits, in adding coffee beans or a layer of chocolate cream, […]
Is there anything better than a bowl of gelato on a hot Summer day? Yes, there is gelato with a lovely Brioche col Tuppo. Learn how to make this delicious Italian brioche recipe! The traditional Brioche is filled with chocolate, pistachio cream, or our favorite, the crema pasticcera which we’ve […]
A creation of Giuseppe Cipriani, the founder of Harry’s Bar in Venice, carpaccio is classically made with paper-thin slices of raw beef drizzled with ribbons of a thin mayonnaise-style sauce. Today, however, chefs are making carpaccios with other meats like veal and also with fish. “I like using tuna because […]
