When the colors of the season reflect our December spice mixtures … last week, we were so lucky: In the morning, the city was illuminated by warm, rose-golden lights, something that happens only rarely in December. I tried to capture them in the image above, all dancing sun spots and bright reflections on the waters…
Perhaps you have time to bake a Venetian cake this weekend? Adapted to the season, and alleviating any symptoms of cold weather we might be suffering right now. We have a favorite family recipe, based on a historical one, popular in the 13th century Venice. Yes, that’s the time when Marco Polo’s family was living here…
The first days of November are a thoughtful time in Venice every year, and even more so in 2018. Less than a week ago, an excessive high tide hit the Lagoon, and even now, acqua alta occurs on a daily basis. We received so many messages from our readers, also on social media, and would…
Mezzastagione is here: This is another, agricultural-inspired name for autunno, autumn. Mezzastagione, mid-season, means we are neither in winter, nor in summer. And it shows in the food in Venice, as you will discover in this blog post.
