Black Venere Rice with Red Sicilian Prawns, Saffron Cream and Lemon Oil Story of the Dish Black Venere rice is one of Italy's most distinctive varieties, immediately recognizable by its deep ebony color, naturally aromatic fragrance, and pleasantly nutty flavor. Although inspired by ancient black rice cultivated in Asia, Italian Venere rice was developed through careful agricultural selection in the Po Valley, where the country's finest rice has been grown for centuries. Toda

Liquore al Finocchietto Selvatico (Homemade Italian Wild Fennel Liqueur) Story of the Dish Ingredient Selection and Quality The quality of fresh wild fennel fronds and aromatic seeds determines the quality of the finished liqueur. Homemade Italian liqueurs contain very few ingredients, so there is nowhere for stale produce, weak aromatics or poor-quality alcohol to hide. Choose ingredients at peak condition, clean them carefully and remove any bruised, oxidized or bitter mate

Traditional Italian Friulian Risotto with Montasio and Friulano Wine Story of the Dish Risotto al Montasio e Friulano brings together two ingredients that define Friuli Venezia Giulia: Montasio cheese and Friulano wine. Montasio originated in the alpine dairy culture of the region and can range from delicate and milky when young to nutty and assertive when aged. Friulano, the region's signature white wine, contributes freshness, subtle almond notes, and a clean aromatic profi