I’m longing to taste these foraged hops and the other spring vegetables you mention, Sinù. I’m a bit embarrassed to admit I’ve never made a risotto, but one made with bruscandoli does sound delicious. Here I imagine I would make it with asparagus. The image of your little girl picking and playing with you in the fields made me smile. I hope this beautiful bounty is preserved for all of you.
What a fabulous education on this greenery! I would never have known. There are so many hidden edible plants and hopefully, they remain with us in the wild despite urban growth. Thank you.
Thank you for this delicious lesson. I have seen many of these wild things in the market but have been intimidated to try and cook them. You have given me a bit of courage.
Of course once you pointed it out the airport is in a terrible place. I would like a train connection to make getting there easier, but not at the cost of losing more lagoon. I certainly didn't move to Venice thinking life would be easy.
I really enjoyed reading this and although I now spend most of my Italian time near sansepolcro, I spent an idyllic summer in Asolo eating amazing food and studying with the great baritone from Bassano del Grappa, Tito Gobbi. I hope you don’t get the horrible concrete.
I've never had them and am so curious now! Might they still be available in May - that's when I'll be in Venice. Another lovely and info packed post from you!
What a sensual piece of writing - If only one could experience the smell and taste of these herbs (the boiled egg and its ideal accompanying greenery literally made my mouth water - I imagined a fine drift of sea salt on it and that mouthful immediately seducing me into closing my eyes in bliss and savouring the textures ….) Aaaaaah it’s on my list ….
What a revelation this piece of writing is !Thankyou for sharing your passion here !
Hello Sinu .. Fascinating insight in to Wild Hops and Foraging in Veneto .. and your boyfriend"s Bruscandoli Risotto looks delizioso 😋😋. I would definitely eat this ... I can't believe that Development companies are going to come in and change the countryside , which will be irreversible , it is so sad.. England is used to it now. They have devastated so many areas of woodlands and forest , told people they had to leave their homes , compulsory , for a railway line , that cost absolute millions £££ and now it isnt going to happen. Wildlife left with no homes n So very sad for everyone.. xx
Enlightening! I have never heard of foraging for wild hops. We forage for wild mustard greens this time of year to add to salads. I'm sorry to hear that development is going into your foraging area.Thank you for an interesting read.
I'll be staying in Vicenza for a week in the middle of May, my first visit to the Veneto. It might be too late to enjoy these foraged goodies, but I'll keep an eye out for a Venetian risotto anyway. Thanks!
I’m longing to taste these foraged hops and the other spring vegetables you mention, Sinù. I’m a bit embarrassed to admit I’ve never made a risotto, but one made with bruscandoli does sound delicious. Here I imagine I would make it with asparagus. The image of your little girl picking and playing with you in the fields made me smile. I hope this beautiful bounty is preserved for all of you.
What a fabulous education on this greenery! I would never have known. There are so many hidden edible plants and hopefully, they remain with us in the wild despite urban growth. Thank you.
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Thank you for this delicious lesson. I have seen many of these wild things in the market but have been intimidated to try and cook them. You have given me a bit of courage.
Of course once you pointed it out the airport is in a terrible place. I would like a train connection to make getting there easier, but not at the cost of losing more lagoon. I certainly didn't move to Venice thinking life would be easy.
Drooling just reading this...
Mamma mia, that risotto looks amazing!
So much good info here. I also love foraging but haven’t done it recently. Very inspiring!
I really enjoyed reading this and although I now spend most of my Italian time near sansepolcro, I spent an idyllic summer in Asolo eating amazing food and studying with the great baritone from Bassano del Grappa, Tito Gobbi. I hope you don’t get the horrible concrete.
I've never had them and am so curious now! Might they still be available in May - that's when I'll be in Venice. Another lovely and info packed post from you!
What a sensual piece of writing - If only one could experience the smell and taste of these herbs (the boiled egg and its ideal accompanying greenery literally made my mouth water - I imagined a fine drift of sea salt on it and that mouthful immediately seducing me into closing my eyes in bliss and savouring the textures ….) Aaaaaah it’s on my list ….
What a revelation this piece of writing is !Thankyou for sharing your passion here !
Hello Sinu .. Fascinating insight in to Wild Hops and Foraging in Veneto .. and your boyfriend"s Bruscandoli Risotto looks delizioso 😋😋. I would definitely eat this ... I can't believe that Development companies are going to come in and change the countryside , which will be irreversible , it is so sad.. England is used to it now. They have devastated so many areas of woodlands and forest , told people they had to leave their homes , compulsory , for a railway line , that cost absolute millions £££ and now it isnt going to happen. Wildlife left with no homes n So very sad for everyone.. xx
Enlightening! I have never heard of foraging for wild hops. We forage for wild mustard greens this time of year to add to salads. I'm sorry to hear that development is going into your foraging area.Thank you for an interesting read.
I'll be staying in Vicenza for a week in the middle of May, my first visit to the Veneto. It might be too late to enjoy these foraged goodies, but I'll keep an eye out for a Venetian risotto anyway. Thanks!
Nicely done, Sinu! I appreciate the care and research you put into your work. The risotto caught my eye...
Thank you. I learn more and more about foods I want to try from you!!!