The Lombardy region of Italy is in the north and contains Milan, Largo Guarda and Largo Como. It contains the most people and has a diverse cooking style. Some of the foods known in this region are:
- Veal
- Risotto
- Polenta
- Cow’s milk cheeses
- White Truffles
Most American’s think of this area as heavy creamy sauces but those are for the tourists. Milano has great pizzas, meat dishes, vegetables and cheeses. During the end of the year is truffle season and you can get fantastic pasta or veal with white truffles. These are expensive but worth a try. Milan is often overlooked as a tourist destination but I think it’s a great city. It is the fashion capital f the world. It has well dressed people and fashion is everywhere. Sit and try a pizza or a pasta. Visit the Duomo (cathedral), Galleria, and Opera House. Become a Milanese and enjoy life with a glass of wine.
Risotto with White Truffles from Alba – Italy. photo by Simone (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
The north & south go Italy are very different cultures and people. Both have a lot to offer. Enjoy your visit.
George & Jo Anne
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I am not a big fan of truffles however I am fortunate that I have in fact eaten them in Italy. I have actually been truffle hunting and found truffles with the dogs. Great experience
wow i never met anyone that went truffle hunting! it’s to bad you don’t like them.