La Terra Fortunata: The Splendid Food and Wine of Friuli Venezia-Giulia, Italy's Great Undiscovered Region
$33.40
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Book Synopsis: A great food and wine region of Italy-largely undiscovered by those who live to eat-Friuli-Venezia Giulia springs succulently from the pages of La Terra Fortunata by Italy expert Fred Plotkin.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia was one of Italy's best-kept secrets-until now. Between Venice and Vienna, with Trieste as its capital, this region has the most varied and sophisticated food in Italy. No other regional kitchen uses more fruit or spices or a greater range of meat and seafood. In La Terra Fortunata, readers will discover gnocchi filled with plums or apricots; tagliolini tossed with poppy seeds and the region's superlative prosciutto di San Daniele; sea scallops with almond sauce; risotto flavored with a rainbow of spices, including ginger, star anise, and nutmeg; cinnamon-scented veal stew, and, of course, frico, the region's signature dish, a delectable cheese crisp that is positively addictive.
Since Friuli-Venezia Giulia produces Italy's top white wines and outstanding reds, with more varieties than any other region in Italy, Fred Plotkin has included the most detailed list of the region's wines and their makers ever compiled.
With more than 160 recipes and an indispensable list for wine lovers, La Terra Fortunata will come as a revelation to those who thought there was nothing new under the Italian sun.
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Are you ready to embark on a gastronomic adventure like no other? Introducing La Terra Fortunata: The Splendid Food and Wine of Friuli Venezia-Giulia, Italy's Great Undiscovered Region. This remarkable book will take you on a journey through the hidden culinary treasures of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, a region known only to a select few. Prepare to savor the most diverse and refined cuisine in Italy, where fruits, spices, meats, and seafood come together in a harmonious culinary symphony.
Discover the magical world of La Terra Fortunata, where gnocchi filled with succulent plums and apricots will tantalize your taste buds. Indulge in tagliolini tossed with poppy seeds and the famous prosciutto di San Daniele, creating a symphony of flavors in your mouth. Explore the depths of the sea with sea scallops and almond sauce, a delightful combination that will transport you to the shores of Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
But it doesn't stop there. La Terra Fortunata will take you on a journey through the aromatic landscapes of the region, where risotto infused with a medley of spices awaits. Let the scents of ginger, star anise, and nutmeg transport you to a world of culinary bliss. And don't forget to sample the cinnamon-scented veal stew, a dish that will warm your soul with its rich flavors.
And of course, no exploration of Friuli-Venezia Giulia would be complete without tasting the region's iconic dish - frico. Sink your teeth into the crispy and addictive cheese crisp that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts around the world. It's a taste you won't be able to resist.
As if the exceptional cuisine wasn't enough, La Terra Fortunata also reveals the world-class wines of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. This region is home to Italy's top white wines and outstanding reds, boasting a greater variety than any other region in the country. With our extensive list of wines and their makers, you'll have the ultimate guide to discovering the perfect pairings for your culinary creations.
Prepare to be captivated by over 160 recipes that will expand your culinary horizons. La Terra Fortunata will unlock a world of flavors you never knew existed, proving that there is always something new under the Italian sun. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the hidden treasures of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Order your copy of La Terra Fortunata now.
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