For the past few days we have been staying with our good friends Harald and Renate Zosche in their house beside Lake Garda in Bardolino, Italy. Here are some of the delicacies we’ve been indulging in. More goodies in next week’s newsletter. Ciao!
The Peperoncino-Eating Contest: Could You Eat A Chihuahua’s Weight in Chiles?
During my 2010 trip to the 18th Annual Peperoncino Festival in Diamante, Calabria, Italy, I had been drafted—despite my protests—into serving as one of the head judges for the chile-eating contest. Sometimes it’s tough being the Pope of Peppers.
A Traditional Italian Holiday Feast
This year Dave DeWitt decided that Italian would be the theme for his Thanksgiving dinner. It turned out so well, he decided to share a few recipes.
Matteo’s Wacko Gelatos
It was just another normal day at the Gelateria Matteo. Because it was early, there were very few customers, giving the gelato master Matteo Napoli time to focus on the two gelatos he was making: fig and onion. Yes, you read that correctly.
