Episode 92: The Flavours of Liguria with Food Writer Enrica Monzani
Welcome to Episode #92:
Join me for a conversation about the beauty of Ligurian cuisine and the unique terrain that is Liguria, Italy. Enrica Monzani specialises in the rich and diverse food culture of Liguria, leading food tours, market and cooking classes in the city of Genova. Enrica is a Food Writer and Author of Liguria in Cucina: The Flavours of Liguria, where she shares her passion for the traditional recipes and stories of her region.
Liguria in Cucina - The Flavours of Liguria by Enrica Monzani
Shownotes:
Visit Enrica at A Small Kitchen in Genoa
Beautiful Cookbook - Liguria in Cucina: The Flavours of Liguria, Ricotta della tradizione - traditional dishes….
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Discover more about the city of Genoa:
Genova has much to offer the curious traveler that wants to get off the beaten path - for tourist information visit here and follow on Instagram for more visual snapshots.
Links to Episodes on Genova I have created along this journey of exploring Italian Culture….
Episode 50: Postcard from Camogli, Liguria…Sea, Sunshine and Orange Blossoms, Italy Travel Share
Episode 49: Postcard from Liguria, Genova…Ancient Doorways and Bitter Oranges, Italy Travel Share
Much Earlier Podcasts!!
Episode 29: A Nostalgic Glance, Genova.... Part 9 - The Padova to Paris Journey
Episode 28: La Superba, Genova .... Part 8 - The Padova to Paris Journey
The National Gallery di Palazzo Spinola in GenoaGenova has 42 UNESCO World Heritage listed palaces and sites known as the Palazzi dei Rolli. They were once all private residences and these days Museums and Galleries where the noble and wealthy families presided. On my ticket was Palazzo Spinola and Palazzo Reale. They were both in short walking distance of each other. Although there are many more and would take a few days to really explore the Strada Nuova, these days called Via Garibaldi. In all there 150 residences that were developed in the 16th Century under the Republic of Genoa. Within the Palazzo Spinola is an art gallery, chapel, salon, dining room, hall of mirrors (pictured above), kitchen, historical archives and many more elegant rooms. (Open from 1.30-7pm)
The iconic Revello Pasticceria and Focacceria in the Ligurian village of Camogli, about twenty minutes from Genova on the railway line - no one comes out of this shop without a few bags of artisan biscuits and the most fabulous focaccia formaggio, there is generally a cue, but don't worry about that - this shop is one of the delights of the visually beautiful Camogli when visiting this region of Italy.
My pesto sauce I made from Enrica’s recipe was so beautiful with the most delicate balance too
The city of Genova seems to have so many layers, so many contrasts and colours, the old world and the new, a large port city that once dominated the Mediterranean Sea as a maritime power - Genova, La Suburba...
Palazzo Reale on Via Balbi