A dazzling tribute to Italy's greatest hidden regional cuisine by the
author of the bestselling and groundbreaking cookbook Polpo
Returning to the city of his gastronomic inspiration, Norman Russell
immerses himself in the authentic recipes and culinary traditions of
Venice and the Veneto in one hundred recipes showcasing the simple but
exquisite flavors of La Serenissima. He documents one magical year
learning and fine-tuning the specialties and everyday comfort foods of
la cucina veneziana in a rustic kitchen in a neighborhood far from the
tourist crowds -- where washing hangs across the narrow streets and some
houses still rely on a communal well for water.
Russell lovingly reproduces true Venetian recipes with authentic
ingredients very different from the globalized tourist fare in the
city's restaurants. The book is structured by season highlighting the
ever-changing produce available in Venice's buzzing market stalls
throughout the year. Included are Venetian favorites such as asparagus
with Parmesan and anchovy butter, butternut risotto, arancini, rabbit
cacciatore, warm duck salad with walnuts and beets, scallops with lemon
and peppermint, and warm octopus salad.
Russell also affords a rare and intimate glimpse into Venice: its hidden
architectural gems, secret places, embedded history, the color and
energy of daily life and the characters that make this city so
enchanting
