Narrations, anecdotes, talks about food, and short stories of a lesser known Italy by SeveDB
As soon as the temperatures drop along with the leaves, đđđ,when before going for a stroll I need to wear a my new Moncler, and a cap, that is when I start thinking about soups, creams, and veloutĂ©s. After a walk in the rain for some seasonal pictures, I had a craving for one nice, […]
Apulia is the region of sun, sea, long beaches, olive trees and … vineyards! Yes, Apulia gives us some very good wines, to the point of thinking of a list of the best Apulian wines to add to our tables.   Here are the 10 best wines of Apulia  Outside the regional boundaries, the Apulian […]
Soave as âSuave, Agreeable, Courtly, Sophisticatedâ that is this little town in the province of Verona, just between Verona and Vicenza. Legend has it that it was Dante Alighieri, a guest at the Scaliger Castle to give the name “Soave” to the town by virtue of its delicious wine. More likely, the name of Soave […]
Bruschetta originated in Italy during the 16th century. However, origins of the dish can be traced back to Ancient Rome, when olive growers would bring their olives to a local olive press and taste a sample of their freshly pressed oil using a slice of bread (a practice still in use today to taste good olive […]
It is perfect to taste on a slice of bread and butter, it can stuff all your cakes or give flavor to a cheese plate: in any case, fig jam is a real treat. Prepare it Yourself Whether made with black or green ones, fig jam is a delight to be enjoyed throughout the winter. […]
Little attention is dedicated to the artistic side of the wine label. Yet the labels are designed with care, research, and talent by many artists whose name is nowhere to be seen. There are many remarkable labels, both, for the Italian production, and international. Italian wines, particularly those most renowned, tend to maintain traditional labeling […]
While in Matera during lunch a wine in particular stood up for me: Aglianico del Vulture. A very good red, sometimes called the âBaroloâ of the South, that can also reach a good price. IDENTIKIT OF THE AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE The slopes of Monte Vulture, an extinct volcano north of Basilicata, represent the ideal habitat […]
A TALE OF TWO VILLAS Vicenza has one of the most famous villas by Andrea Palladio; âVilla Almerico Capra also called La Rotonda.â Nearby there is another celebrated Villa; âVilla Valmarana ai Nani.â By car, it is rather complicated to get to see them closely. Walking instead, can be quite an enjoyable experience and not […]
I like my CaffĂ© short, no sugar, no milk, and simple. CaffĂ© corretto was not my thing. However, just recently, while traveling thru the Marche Region, I let myself be tempted in trying âcaffĂš correttoâ with this [pictured] anise liqueur âVarnelli,â which, I was told is a specialty of the area. To my surprise it […]
Where to eat when hiking in the Dolomites It is easy to find good, yet simple, food while hiking in the Dolomites. in fact there are plenty of âRifugi Alpiniâ1/, Malgheâ2/, and âCasereâ 3/, along the trails and/or high up in the most remote spots. Food is simple, usually, cheese, cold cuts such as speck, […]
Sea Bass or European Bass, Is both fished and raised commercially, and is considered to be the most important fish currently cultured in the Mediterranean. In Ireland and the United Kingdom, the popular restaurant fish sold and consumed as sea bass is exclusively the European bass. But in North America, it is widely known by […]
Feta cheese is very popular practically everywhere. Although very likable I find it a bit too salty, and occasionally even difficult to digest. There is a very good alternative cheese: Quartirolo Lombardo is just like Feta cheese, just less salty. Quartirolo Lombardo is a typical table cheese that goes well with salads, cold dishes, fruits, […]
