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The purple artichoke of Sant’Erasmo

The purple artichoke of Sant’Erasmo

Among the gastronomic peculiarities of the Veneto region, pride of place is reserved for the purple artichoke of Sant’Erasmo. The vegetable, which belongs to the livornese purple variety, owes its specific characteristics to the clay-rich soil with high salinity...
The recipe for the perfect Spritz

The recipe for the perfect Spritz

The Spritz is the Venetian cocktail par excellence, a must at aperitif time that has now become famous all over the world.Although it is a simple drink to make, it is important to pay attention to the few rules to be followed in order to make an authentic Venetian...
How to prepare Tiramisù?

How to prepare Tiramisù?

During my last trip to Venice I also visited the nearby city of Treviso, where I discovered that one of my favorite desserts, Tiramisù, was born right there. Now that I have acquired knowledge of this dessert, not only by tasting but also by preparing it, I can...
Typical Venetian Easter cakes

Typical Venetian Easter cakes

What are the typical Venetian Easter cakes? Find out in our article. The cuisine of the Serenissima has created over time delicious dishes in which the poor ingredients of the hinterland have been mixed with distant products; the 40 days of penance and fasting that...