A Cuisine Rooted in Farm-to-Table
We’ve explored the landscape of Abruzzo, Italy… We’ve talked with a family winery about winemaking in Abruzzo… Now it’s time to discover the foods and dishes of Abruzzo! A flavorful, yet simple, cuisine, the Abruzzese culinary traditions are centered around the heart of their livelihoods: farming, sheep herding and fishing. Discover with us some of these traditions, and get the Febo family recipe for Pallotte Cacio e Uova or Meatless Meatballs, easy to make and pairs great with Febo’s natural wines.
Kitchen Talk in Piedmont
Grab a buta of nebbiolo vin, some sugar and eggs, and whip up some sambaiun for a quick dessert… or perhaps if you are feeling a little bit of goi for a galuperia! Wait… what?! This is kitchen talk in Piedmont, Italy, in the local Langhe dialect. Get behind the scenes in a real trattoria’s kitchen, learn some dialect with us, and get an exclusive recipe for Zabaglione, an easy, creamy custard from the area.
Filetto al Barolo: Fit for a King
Tender beef filet is one of the most prized cuts of meat, giving depth of flavor, tenderness and juiciness like few other cuts. It seems only fair then, to pair it with a King of Italian wine: Barolo. This recipe for Filetto al Barolo comes from one of the most favorite trattoria’s in the Langhe, Piedmont, Italy, and it pairs wonderfully with the Barolos of Aldo Clerico.
How to Make a Really Good Risotto
What to find the secrets to making a really good Risotto? Better yet, how about an authentic a recipe from a chef who works at one of the most favorite trattoria’s in the Langhe, Piedmont, Italy? It’s a fragrant purple risotto, made from Barolo winemaker, Aldo Clerico’s, red wines.
An Old Hen Makes Good Broth
Never buy store-bought broth again with this easy, traditional Bolognese recipe passed down from generation to generation. Great to sip alone, or use a base for soups with pasta, like tortellini in brodo, this broth is delicious. Learn how to make a good broth, and pick out the right ingredients to make it tasty, and healthy too.
When in (Ancient) Rome...
Ancient Rome has long inspired active imaginations with crazy banquets and exotic foods. Learn about ancient Romans customs, food and traditions and get a real recipe used in ancient Rome which will surprise you!
Yes, You Can Pair Prosecco with Food
What food should you serve with Prosecco?
A glass of a high quality, crisp prosecco is delicious with many food pairings.
Get food pairing ideas and our chef’s favorite risotto recipe in this article.
The Taste of Tuscany Through Fork and Glass
Few cuisines in the world are more famous than that of Italy… so let’s explore some authentic and classic Tuscan dishes! And what better way to enjoy Tuscan cuisine than with a glass of good wine? So read on to find out our favorite pairings and download the recipe for Peposo, a red wine beef stew perfect for the cooling autumn days ahead!
Foods of the Langhe: What the Locals Eat
To get the full-on experience of the Langhe, a gorgeous land of plenty in Piedmont Italy, known for having some of the best red wines in the world, you have to try it food. Read about it and get a recipe for a delicious yet kinda unusual dish, called Bagna Cauda, a recipe from a real Italian Nonna.
A Delicious, Tuscan Salad Recipe
You gotta try Panzanella, a simple, healthy traditional Tuscan Italian salad. Get the recipe and learn about its rustic origins, benefits, and what wines and olive oils to pair with it.
A Healthy Snack Idea, Straight from the Italian Countryside
You know when you get hungry in the middle of the afternoon and need something healthy but substantial to tide you over for dinner? Chef Riccardo Severi gave us an idea he was live from his garden in Romagna, Italy during a VeroTalk: he suggested squacquerone with bread, with a couple of farm-to-table touches. BTW it’s great as an appetizer or as delicious yet simple dessert, paired with local sweet Albana white wine. Read on and get the recipe for this Romagna version of bagels and cream cheese.
Eggs in a Shirt: the Original Eggs Benedict
Ever wonder where Eggs Benedict come from? We talked about it in our VeroTalk with Chef Riccardo Severi, live from his garden in Romagna, Italy. We have the recipe for this farm-to-table dish which is the historical pre-cursor to eggs benedict, with a cute name to boot: ‘Eggs in a Shirt’.
Fondue Romagna Style, Recipe from Chef Riccardo
Following our VeroTalk with Chef Riccardo Severi, live from his garden in Romagna, Italy, we snagged his farm-to-table recipe for a flavorful, creamy, cheesy, fonduta recipe. Get the recipe and pairing suggestion in this article.
Pinzimonio: a simple and healthy summertime treat
Learn about pinzimonio, one of the easiest and most versatile Italian summertime traditions!
Pass the Passatelli: A Quick and Easy Pasta Recipe You Can Make at Home
Virtually travel to Bologna, Italy, and snag this recipe from a 3rd generation baker to make your own Passatelli! What are passatelli? Well, read on to find out how to make this quick and easy authentic Italian pasta.
Say What? Cjarsons! A Delicious Vegetarian Ravioli
Want to try your hand at home made pasta making? Try Cjarsons, a vegeterian ravioli from North Eastern Italy. We got a recipe for you, and wine pairing suggestion.
Warm Up With this Tasty Goulash from Northern Italy
Need a hot, hearty dish to fill you up on a cold winter night? Look no further… this delicious recipe for Goulash, a beef stew from Northern Italy is the ultimate comfort food. Read more to learn how to make this traditional dish, with the downloadable recipe inside!
Frico with white wine: an idea for your next brunch, appetizer or party. Recipe inside!
Grab a glass of Vigna Petrussa’s white wine and indulge in a plate of Frico, or traditional Italian cheesy hash brown! It is as good as it sounds… so takes notes on the recipe inside!
A Twist on the Traditional Strudel– Try it with Figs Instead!
Looking for a dessert recipe? Try this fig strudel recipe from Northern Italy! Pairs great with sweet wines!
The Hidden Wonder of Prosciutto San Daniele from Friuli
There are few combinations more classically Italian than that of prosciutto (or cured ham) and wine. Learn about the history of a particular style, from San Daniele, and why it pairs so well with Vigna Petrussa’s white wines as an italian appetizer.