Today on Food on Fridays, we have a special treat. Today is venerdì gnocolar (Gnocchi Friday) in Verona, the big day on which Carnival is celebrated here. Continue reading
Food on Fridays: Venerdì Gnoccolar 2017
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Food on Fridays: Traditional Italian — with a twist
Today on Food on Fridays I want to share the tortellini dish that may or may not be traditional on Christmas Eve in Verona.
Food on Fridays: Traditional al Duomo
Today on Food on Fridays we follow up on last week’s discussion of our Verona traditional first night piazza, and move on to look at our traditional first lunch in Verona, which is always at a restaurant called Osteria al Duomo. Continue reading
Food on Fridays: Traditional Pizza
Today on Food on Fridays we take a look at some traditional pizza. Continue reading
Buona Festa di Santa Lucia
Happy Santa Lucia Day! Today, December 13th, is Santa Lucia day in Verona, the traditional holiday here when children receive their presents (from Santa Lucia, who delivered them over night last night). Continue reading
Food on Fridays: Slug Slime
Since today is actually Saturday, I guess the proper title for the post should be one Chris suggested: Slug Slime Saturday. You see, today we look at an Arcata, California food delicacy that involves slugs. Specifically, Slug Slime.
Food on Fridays: Purple Produce
Today on Food on Fridays we discover the wacky world of purple produce here in Arcata, California. Continue reading
Monday Mystery: Going to the Dogs, et al.
Today on a holiday Monday Mysteries we take a look at an unusual sport that I didn’t ever realize was a sport: competitive eating.
Food on Fridays: NDD2016 and Beyond
Today on Food on Fridays I offer a followup our celebrations for National Doughnut Day 2016, along with a little something extra.
Food on Fridays Special Alert: NDD 2016!
A special announcement: Today, Friday June 3 is National Doughnut Day 2016 in the U.S. Here’s a fun article about the history of it, as well as some places giving away doughnuts in celebration of the day! Continue reading