Risi e Bisi is a tasty recipe of the Venetian tradition, invented to celebrate the Spring at the time of the Doge. Here is the recipe!

The Peach Bellini – a cocktail that’s made for summer! Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy made it famous, peach puree and prosecco, so refreshing!

Venetian sarde in saor: a sweet and sour sardine recipe with vinegar pickled onions, raisins and pine nuts.

Off-the-charts flavours create three unique and memorable sundaes combinations perfect for every special occasion.

Fritole are small fried doughnuts with raisins, orange and lemon zest, traditionally eaten during Carnival.

“Risi e bisi”: the Venetian recipe of risotto with peas in very fast version. (In Italian)

A healthier version of tortilla soup.

These sweet and soft fried dough balls are called Frittelle and they’re a traditional Italian Carnival treat.

This rustic cake is commonly eaten in Northeastern Italy on Epiphany. It’s super rich in flavor, made with dried fruit and liqueur.

‘The Lovini’ is a romantic twist on a classic!

Peaks of Venice Cupcakes – dark chocolate cupcakes topped with ganache and Grand Marnier vanilla buttercream

How to make an Aperol Spritz, a classic Venetian drink.

Sarde in Saor from Venice, Italy is a traditional dish with fresh sardines pickled in vinegar with onions and raisins.

Bussola Buranello Cookies ~ Traditional cookies from the island of Burano in Venice, Italy.

Italian lemon slush – a creamy, cold lemony cocktail.

Homemade Tagliolini with Lobster and Cherry Tomatoes at Do Leoni – Venice, Italy

Bigoli – homemade Venetian pasta. (in Croatian)

Bellinis – for when you’re lost in Venice (literally or figuratively)

During a flying visit to LA, I made time for some good eats and caught up with some blogger friends too!