OK, we've just had a couple of bowls each of this and it's wonderful. I made it with frozen broad beans, as those were the only frozen fresh beans I could get my hands on, but now I want to try it with various tinned and dried beans (of which I have a wide selection.) I used a bit of ham stock in the water (I boiled a ham last week), and drizzled with a little truffle oil to finish. Definitely one we'll make again and again.
Hi Sinu, love your post, the heart from which you are writing and your photography. Okay, I am in love with the photography. The way you use light to capture the subject and the emotion is really powerful. Can you share one or two of your secrets to success?
I love Venice. I was able to find dried Fagioli beans in California but not in Australia yet, however there are tinned, which are neither fresh nor dried. Any suggestions to adjust for this?
I agree with you and those who find the idea of an entrance fee to be distasteful at best. Irresponsible tourism *IS* a problem, and the depopulation of the central sestiere *IS* depressing, but it's a mistake to conflate the two. As you, know there are many complex reasons why families chose to relocate to Mestre and other Terra Ferma communities.
Even if all day-trippers vanished forever, that would not restore the glory days of the Republic.
On a more positive note, your Christmas feast sounds absolutely DELICIOUS !!!😋
Can’t wait for my next trip to Europe !Believe it or not , I love the chill and cold !!Seems we are always broiling here in Western Australia (mind you , all of Europe could fit comfortably into this state - it’s 1/3 of the continent and people forget it’s HUGE …😂
Sinu , even in the heat of West Australian Summer , I found myself thinking longingly of colder months and imagining the delicious flavours of the soup you describe..I’ll definitely be making this !Your Christmas menu sounded perfect - comforting, tasty and maximizing the local produce ….Ill definitely need to enjoy a Northern Hemisphere Christmas very soon !
I love the insider information you provide here and can’t wait to visit Venice again !
I had no idea you were writing about soup too, Sinù! Pasta e Fasioi sounds delicious and I will definitely be making it! Unfortunately I don’t think I can get fresh or frozen borlotti beans, only the dried ones, but I still think it would be great anyway. Your Christmas dinner also sounds delightful, but the news about Venice is troubling. We’d love to return to visit, but I worry about the glut of tourists adding to the city’s woes.
Thank you for the recipe which I will be trying. I am trying to learn more about cooking authentic Italian food (we can get most ingredients in the UK if we look hard enough) and seeing recipes from a local is I think the best way to learn. Thank you.
Speaking as a tourist that has visited Venice half a dozen times over the years it saddens me that so many of the people that live(d) there have left. The growth of AirBnB and similar has put the rents up too much for locals to afford. The other thing is that so many people visit just for the day (or a few hours) and do not put much money into the local economy. I am not sure that the fees for visiting will have much effect though. I don’t think that there is a simple answer but one thing that must be done is to stop the cruise ships visiting just for a few hours. I think the authorities need to encourage visitors to spend more with local businesses (proper restaurants and not pizza slices!) when they are there and try and help locals move back to the city somehow. As I say I don’t think there are any easy answers. The situation certainly makes me consider very carefully whether I should come and visit again, although I love the place so much and we do try to support as many local businesses as possible when we visit.
Ciao Sinu. I am totally with you in not turning Venice into a tourist theme park. It's is bad enough for the local Venetians. The money the tourists pay should go back into the communities. The mayor needs to look at this and deal with it asap. Yes I know i would be a tourist but the idea of going with all THE tourists .. no thanks. I would much rather just go where the locals go anyway.
I'm all for that. .. great that you went to your side if the family for Christmas. Absolutely love your menu. And the soup. Delizioso .. thank you for sharing this with us. What a delightful way to spend the Christmas season hugs Anne from Instagram .
OK, we've just had a couple of bowls each of this and it's wonderful. I made it with frozen broad beans, as those were the only frozen fresh beans I could get my hands on, but now I want to try it with various tinned and dried beans (of which I have a wide selection.) I used a bit of ham stock in the water (I boiled a ham last week), and drizzled with a little truffle oil to finish. Definitely one we'll make again and again.
Seems like a good comfort meal.
Hi Sinu, love your post, the heart from which you are writing and your photography. Okay, I am in love with the photography. The way you use light to capture the subject and the emotion is really powerful. Can you share one or two of your secrets to success?
Such an interesting and delightful piece. Loved it!
Oh, what a sumptuous post! The photographs! I cannot wait to try this recipe.
I used to live in Duino for a couple of years, not far from Venezia. I miss this part of the world so much. So happy to connect with you here.
Happy New Year, Sinù ! Beautiful post and I love the photo of the restaurant where you had Christmas lunch! So much delicious food in your post!
I love Venice. I was able to find dried Fagioli beans in California but not in Australia yet, however there are tinned, which are neither fresh nor dried. Any suggestions to adjust for this?
Happy New Year, Sinù!
I agree with you and those who find the idea of an entrance fee to be distasteful at best. Irresponsible tourism *IS* a problem, and the depopulation of the central sestiere *IS* depressing, but it's a mistake to conflate the two. As you, know there are many complex reasons why families chose to relocate to Mestre and other Terra Ferma communities.
Even if all day-trippers vanished forever, that would not restore the glory days of the Republic.
On a more positive note, your Christmas feast sounds absolutely DELICIOUS !!!😋
Can’t wait for my next trip to Europe !Believe it or not , I love the chill and cold !!Seems we are always broiling here in Western Australia (mind you , all of Europe could fit comfortably into this state - it’s 1/3 of the continent and people forget it’s HUGE …😂
I’m making your soup for lunch today Sinù.... it’s chilly here in Vancouver today and that will be the perfect hug in a bowl.
mmmm delicious, thank you for this recipe and for sharing your Christmas meal with us - am delighted with your new Slow Venice column 😍
I am into beans and your blog vamped it up. Love the recipe and ideas. Thank you.
Sinu , even in the heat of West Australian Summer , I found myself thinking longingly of colder months and imagining the delicious flavours of the soup you describe..I’ll definitely be making this !Your Christmas menu sounded perfect - comforting, tasty and maximizing the local produce ….Ill definitely need to enjoy a Northern Hemisphere Christmas very soon !
I love the insider information you provide here and can’t wait to visit Venice again !
I had no idea you were writing about soup too, Sinù! Pasta e Fasioi sounds delicious and I will definitely be making it! Unfortunately I don’t think I can get fresh or frozen borlotti beans, only the dried ones, but I still think it would be great anyway. Your Christmas dinner also sounds delightful, but the news about Venice is troubling. We’d love to return to visit, but I worry about the glut of tourists adding to the city’s woes.
Thanks for another terrific post, Sinù!
Thank you for the recipe which I will be trying. I am trying to learn more about cooking authentic Italian food (we can get most ingredients in the UK if we look hard enough) and seeing recipes from a local is I think the best way to learn. Thank you.
Speaking as a tourist that has visited Venice half a dozen times over the years it saddens me that so many of the people that live(d) there have left. The growth of AirBnB and similar has put the rents up too much for locals to afford. The other thing is that so many people visit just for the day (or a few hours) and do not put much money into the local economy. I am not sure that the fees for visiting will have much effect though. I don’t think that there is a simple answer but one thing that must be done is to stop the cruise ships visiting just for a few hours. I think the authorities need to encourage visitors to spend more with local businesses (proper restaurants and not pizza slices!) when they are there and try and help locals move back to the city somehow. As I say I don’t think there are any easy answers. The situation certainly makes me consider very carefully whether I should come and visit again, although I love the place so much and we do try to support as many local businesses as possible when we visit.
Ciao Sinu. I am totally with you in not turning Venice into a tourist theme park. It's is bad enough for the local Venetians. The money the tourists pay should go back into the communities. The mayor needs to look at this and deal with it asap. Yes I know i would be a tourist but the idea of going with all THE tourists .. no thanks. I would much rather just go where the locals go anyway.
I'm all for that. .. great that you went to your side if the family for Christmas. Absolutely love your menu. And the soup. Delizioso .. thank you for sharing this with us. What a delightful way to spend the Christmas season hugs Anne from Instagram .