Friuli Venezia Giulia is situated in the northeast of Italy along the borders of Slovenia and Austria. overlooking the Adriatic Sea and surrounded by high mountains, it encompasses many different landscapes including the Carso plateau. The cuisine of Friuli Venezia Giulia is influenced by the Slavic, central European and Venetian cultures and relies on simple [...]
Veneto is one of Italy’s most varied areas – and the most visited region of Italy. Home to Venice and Verona, and also Italy’s largest lake (Lake of Garda) it also contains tranquil and uncrowded spaces as well. Venice canalRisi, or rice, is a mainstay on the Venetian menu, and is served differently than in [...]
One of Italy’s largest regions (home to a staggering one-sixth of the total population of Italy), Lombardy lies in the north of the country, sharing a border with Switzerland. Stretching from the Alps to the lowlands of the Po Valley (covered by water and rice paddies), Lombardy is home to a wide range of landscapes, [...]
The smallest region in Italy, Valle d’Aosta is said to be the least Italian region of Italy (it shares this distinction with neighboring Piedmont) and also where we find the highest peaks in the Alps including Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe. It’s stately mountains and diverse valleys also house the oldest National Park, [...]
In Italian, Piedmont means ‘at the foot of the mountain’. Originally inhabited by Celtic tribes, it was later absorbed by the Romans. Sometimes referred to as ‘Tuscany without the tourists’, Piedmont bears more than a passing resemblance even though many visitors bypass this picturesque region. In-the-know connoisseurs seek out Piedmont’s white truffles, hazelnuts, and chocolates. [...]
Also known as the Italian Riviera, Liguria is a narrow tongue of land in Northwestern Italy (bordered by France) between the Appennines and sea. The region includes impressive mountains and lovely rolling hills. Overlooking the Ligurian Sea which attracts several specimens of sperm whales, rorquals and dolphins, who live safely in this area known as [...]
Emilia-Romagna, lying between the Apennine Mountains and the River Po is one of the most fertile regions of Italy. There are few regions in Italy more famous for food than Emilia-Romagna. Many of the Italian delicacies we all know and love come from this very productive region. One of the finest of all food products [...]
One of the most popular regions in Italy, Tuscany stretches from the Appennines to the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its landscape combines colorful rolling hills, ancient villas, mountains, many rivers and seven islands. Many well known cities are also located here: Florence, Pisa, Siena, Lucca, Arezzo and Livorno. The most important thing to do when enjoying a [...]
Chiara Planeta graciously took us on a tour of their Sambuca di Siclia Winery and treated Carmelo and Hilary to a delicious lunch of Pasta Alla Norma which is on our Celebration of Sicily menu! Established in 1995, Planeta is a Sicilian wine producer built on a long agricultural tradition started in 1500 and handed [...]
Marche boasts some of the most pristine coastline along the Adriatic Sea, along with the Apennine Mountains and rich fertile hillsides, ideal for grapevines. Marche is Italy’s secret culinary region. Marche cuisine consists of truffles and robust cheeses from the mountains, tender hams and salame, and brodetto (fish soup). Olives are valued in Marche for [...]
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