Lombardy, explored through its landscape, history, food traditions and local identity. Lombardy is often introduced through two images: the polished energy of Milan and the villas reflected in Lake Como. Both are real, but neither is sufficient. This is Italy’s most populous region and one of its great economic engines, yet its identity was built as much in Alpine valleys, rice fields, dairy pastures, medieval cities, monastic estates and lakeside workshops as in fashion hous

Authentic Milanese mondeghili made with leftover boiled beef, mortadella, milk-soaked bread, Grana, parsley and lemon zest, breaded and fried in butter.