Cornmeal & Polenta Recipes of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Cornmeal has been a staple in Friuli since the 16th century and for much of that time was considered a food of poverty. Corn was originally introduced into Europe by…
Spilimbergo: Osteria Da Afro
The early morning air was already hot and muggy, without even the slightest breeze to temper the oppressive heat. With only a couple more days left in Udine before the…
Forni di Sopra: Ristorante Polenta e Frico
After a tasty breakfast of yogurt and granola, I left my hotel, Albergo Centrale, to explore the town of Forni di Sopra. The sky was clear, except for a few…
Sauris: Festa del Prosciutto
The next morning, I was awakened by a rooster’s crow and the heavy patter of raindrops on my window. Outside, all of Sauris was bustling to prepare for the opening…