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 …
Autumn
Dossier: Acqua Alta in Venice, 29 October 2018: What Happened, And How Does The Lagoon Work
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 …
Pan Tradoto, Fave e Cibo della Mezzastagione: A Traditional Venetian Menu for All Saints and All Souls’ Day
Mezzastagione is here: This is another, agriculture-inspired name for autunno, autumn. Mezzastagione, mid-season, means we are neither in winter nor in summer. And it shows in the food for All Saints Day, as you will discover in this blog post. This …
San Martino in Pezzi – The Most Quiet Time of the Year
Last updated on 24 November 2018 Is there a time - a season - that Venetians can really dedicate to themselves. Getting some quiet after a long (mass) tourist season. I think I've made out that time, even though it is getting shorter every year .. …
