Tag: Veneto

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July 17, 2017

By Peg Kern

Three Reasons to Try Our New Five-Star Retreat in the Veneto

Filed Under  Destination Features, Travel Tips

We love the Veneto region and are always surprised that it's not more known among our clients. We understand that Venice is the main attraction. It's Venice! But there are a lot of beautiful and interesting towns in the Veneto (Verona! Treviso! Borghetto!), not to mention the gorgeous countryside from the Adriatic Sea up to the Dolomite Mountains. The cuisine is of course influence by this landscape and varies as… Read
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November 23, 2016

By Liz SanFilippo Hall

Pane Rustico (or Rustic Bread) Recipe from Italy

Filed Under  Recipes, Special Occasions

While the Thanksgiving table is often packed full of a variety of dishes, don't forget about the bread, whether it's roll or a loaf (or even cornbread)! One of the reasons we love bread on the table with a meal, whether it's Thanksgiving or not, is to clean our plates of gravy and sauces with the bread. Plus the bread is good to have on hand for after Thanksgiving when… Read
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November 11, 2016

By Liz SanFilippo Hall

Risotto with Parmesan Cheese Recipe from the Veneto

Filed Under  Destination Features, Food History, Recipes

A drive through the lovely countryside of the Veneto on a culinary tour in Italy with TIK will often mean passing rice mills as well as rice fields. So it should come as no surprise that rice dishes play an important part of the gastronomy of the region. Risotto is one of those dishes -- or should we say many? After all, risotto is a versatile dish; not only can… Read
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February 11, 2015

By Peg Kern

Ricotta Tart and Prosecco: A Perfect Pairing

Filed Under  Recipes, Wines & Spirits

Prosecco is one of our favorite Italian wines. While it does not carry the same weight or reputation as the great Italian wines, it does not aim to: it is simple, refreshing, and when made properly, a perfectly delightful wine. Learn more about the wines of the Veneto. Like many sparklers, it pairs well with most foods, from Venice's famous "cichetti" appetizers, to cheese, pastas, seafood, and of course desserts.… Read
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February 28, 2014

By Liz SanFilippo Hall

Celebrating Carnevale in Venice: Masks, Debauchery, Food, and More

Filed Under  Destination Features, Special Occasions, Travel Tips

It's a special time of year in Venice. For the two weeks leading up to Ash Wednesday, residents and tourists alike take to the streets wearing masks and elaborate costumes to celebrate Carnival. Or, as the Italians say, "Carnevale." The word comes from Latin, meaning "farewell to meat," and the celebration does just that — and more — as everyone celebrates by indulging in everything they're supposed to give up… Read
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February 26, 2014

By Peg Kern

Wine Lover's Italy - A Guide to Veneto Wines

Filed Under  Destination Features, Travel Videos, Wines & Spirits

Any cooking vacation in the Veneto would be incomplete without a tasting of its wines. This is the land of Amarone di Valpolicella, one of the most unique and prized wines in the world. And yet, much of the the Veneto's wines are mass produced. How to sort out the true gems from the consistent, but unmemorable wines so prevalent in Italy and abroad? The Veneto is one of the… Read
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