06/12/2026
From the Emilia-Romagna region, we traveled to the region of Veneto off the Adriatic Sea. In Veneto, we visited Verona and then Gargnano, and Limone on Lake Garda.
Then we traveled to the region of Lombardía (Lombardy) where we stayed in Milano.
Verona specializes in Risotto with Amarone- it’s the Amarone wine that gives its distinct flavor and color. A typical starter dish is zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta cheese. My favorite is melanzana (eggplant) stuffed with stracchino cheese, a cow’s milk cheese with a mild, tangy flavor and a gooey, buttery texture, similar to Cresenza cheese. I can’t lie, I loved the chocolate mousse and Gelato too. And Limone is the home of lemons in Lake Garda- watch for the lemon surprise!
Milano in Lombardía is vibrant, robust, active, and stylish. The food presentation is dramatic! For starters, there is scarpetta tricolore con focaccia calda e ragú (tricolor scarpetta, the color of the Italian flag, with hot focaccia and ragú). Primi course of fresh pasta with ragú. And for a second course, Cotoletta allá Milanese vestita con rucola e pomodorinin (Veal Milanese with arugula and cherry tomatoes. Why not?! We are now in Milano!!! Then for dessert, a pyramid of cream puffs filled with chantilly cream and drizzled with chocolate syrup served at the table. And a tower of creamy gelato with any topping of your choice also served table side.
Where are your favorite places to travel and what new foods have you tried? Share in comments below.
