Tag Archives: mushrooms

Insalata di Porcini Crudo – Raw Porcini Mushroom Salad

Mushroom hunting was once an important source of sustenance in many regions of Italy, from the Veneto to Tuscany to Umbria to Liguria. Many Italians today still forage wild mushrooms, with local communities in each region working to keep this … Continue reading

Posted in Gluten Free, Liguria, Mushrooms, Salad, Travel, Tuscany, Uncategorized, Vegetarian, Veneto, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Polenta al Forno con Asiago Fresco e Funghi – Baked Polenta with Cheese and Mushrooms

As we explore the Veneto on our Italy walking tours, we see many a corn field, but very rarely fresh corn on the menu; the corn grown here is destined to be dried and ground, and used year round in … Continue reading

Posted in Baking, Bardolino, Cheeses, Gluten Free, Mushrooms, Polenta, Travel, Uncategorized, Vegetarian, Veneto, Veneto Food, Wine Pairings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Risotto con Funghi Freschi – Risotto with Fresh Mushrooms

On our late summer and fall tours, whether we are hiking in the Dolomites or cycling through Tuscany, a wide array of lovely mushrooms appears on our dinner menus or impresses us as we visit an outdoor market. The varieties … Continue reading

Posted in Gluten Free, Mushrooms, Risotto, Travel, Trentino Food, Tuscany, Umbria, Uncategorized, Veneto, Veneto Food | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Strudel di Funghi – Mushroom Strudel

Mushrooms are cultivated, found wild, and used in the cuisines of both Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige. I’ve just returned from a month visiting both areas, and feasted on many seasonal dishes showcasing the local varieties. Wild mushrooms have been prized … Continue reading

Posted in Baking, Mushrooms, Travel, Trentino Food, Uncategorized, Vegetarian, Veneto Food | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Pizzoccheri – Buckwheat Pasta

Visitors exploring the northern heights of Italy’s Lombardy and Val d’ Aosta regions – as we will do next winter on our Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine ski adventure in Cervinia with Carrabassett Valley Academy – will discover pizzoccheri, a type … Continue reading

Posted in Asparagus, Mascarpone, Mushrooms, Pasta, Travel, Uncategorized, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment