Poutine

Quintessentially Canadian?

FOUND IT!! Found something to defend.  Something Canadian.  A food that is “gastronomically” speaking quintessentially Canadian – well, ok… maybe the use of the term gastronomy here is a little…
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Verona pizza

Day 8 It all comes back to Lardo

My week of deliciousness is drawing to a close.  Last cappuccino.  Last adorable micro packet of Nutella slipped into the purse from the breakfast bar.  Last touches on the product…
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Mantova Piazza

Day 6 Baccalau alla Vicenza

“You are the only non-Italian we have ever hosted that actually likes Baccalau alla Vicenza!” Vicenza, half way between Verona and Venice is a bustling industrial centre with a long…
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Day 5 Pizza for the Canadian

Working in Vicenza, I am asked to join some folks for lunch at the Trattoria across the street from the fresh pasta factory.  The place is jammed with regular Italians…
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