Yesterday I wrote about the carnival mask, and today I'm going to write about carnival desserts. There are two treats that are the symbols of the Carnival of Venice. The recipes are so simple. There aren't any fancy ingredients involved, and yet, they taste so good that it's difficult to eat just one. These are frittelle and galani.
Frittelle are made by preparing a dough with flour, milk, eggs, sugar, a ...
In today's entry, I want to tell about one of my own personal experiences that convinced me that Venice is very special. Also, I do this because the monument involved was not too long ago restored.
It was my first trip to Venice. That first evening, after dinner, I went to St. Mark's Square with my group. We sat at a table outside Caffè Florian. We sipped our drinks in awe ...
St. Mark's Square is the center of the myth of Venice. It conjures up specific romantic images in the mind. Most would say that it's due to the architecture, history and tradition that have made the piazza the center of political and religious life. Yet, there is more to it. Three fundamental elements that create this atmosphere are: Gran Caffe Florian, Gran Caffe Quadri and Gran Caffe Lavena.
Here in the ...
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