Cultural background Cuttlefish with polenta are one of the most typical dishes of the Venetian tradition and very easy to prepare and brings together seafood typical from the Mediterranean and the polenta from the peasant tradition. The pot for the… Continue Reading →
Cultural background Biryani is derived from the Farsi word ‘Birian’. Based on the name, and cooking style (Dum), one can conclude that the dish originated in Persia and/or Arabia. It could have come from Persia via Afghanistan to North India…. Continue Reading →
Cultural background Carlo Goldoni, the famous Venetian playwright mentioned Zaeti in his plays. They are typical Venetian biscuits and take their name from the yellowish color they take as they are prepared with part of cornmeal. It is an ancient… Continue Reading →
Cultural background Cicchetti are small snacks, similar in concept to famous Spanish tapas, which are typically eaten accompanied by a small glass of wine, called an ombra in the wine bars (osterie or bacari). In Italian culture, especially in north-east of Italy,… Continue Reading →
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