The Food of Venice

Download or read book The Food of Venice written by Luigi Veronelli and published by Periplus Editions. This book was released on 2000 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Venice is famous for its waterways, its gondolas, and its romance -- but it's also famous for its extraordinary dishes, perhaps some of the most savory in all of Italy. Now, with simple recipes and gorgeous four-color photographs, cooks of all levels can recreate the Venetian palate, with mouth-watering meals and delectable deserts, including marinated tuna with balsamic vinegar in caper sauce, fennel with artichoke, squid risotto, and baked ice cream. Home cooks will also discover: -- A history of food in Venice, springing from a rich tapestry of tradition and tolerance -- An appreciation of the unique relationship between art and food in Venice throughout the centuries -- Venice's cafes and wine bars, and how they evolved from dens of iniquity to Venetian institutions