Stews of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
From the northern mountains to the central plains to the southern coastline, Friuli-Venezia Giulia is known for its hearty, rustic cuisine. With the exception of its capital city, Trieste, which…
Gorizia: Ai Tre Soldi Goriziani
This was the day I had been looking forward to ever since my arrival in Trieste. My baker friends at Pasticceria Penso had invited me to watch them prepare one…
Trieste: Re di Coppe
It was another gorgeous, sunshiny day in Trieste, although the wind had picked up and there was a decidedly autumn chill in the air. I decided to take advantage of…
Interview with Gianna Modotti
My second meeting with cooking instructor Gianna Modotti was scheduled for mid-afternoon, so I had the entire morning free. As I pondered my options over a late breakfast, I considered…