The Carnival of Venice is fast approaching. Here is a list of just some of the numerous events which will take place this year from 4th February 2012 till 21st February 2012. For the full official calendar visit: Carnevale di Venezia 2012  Saturday 4th February Grand toast at the wine fountain: Piazzetta San Marco Venetians [...]

  Venetian Frittelle Marathon!!! I have been writing about the Venice Carnival, its history, the masks and about typical Carnival cakes so much, that in the end I kind of worked out a massive craving for the all lot. So last Friday, with the help of an American gourmet connoisseur friend who lives in Venice, [...]

  Carnival: never before in this period, the proverb “Semel in anno Licet insane” seems to fit the reality of a city in celebration, not only with its masks, but also the sweet treats that are the delight of gourmets and also of those who would tend to avoid calories in excess. It is impossible [...]

Ah, here it is again, like every winter, the eternal question: shall I dress up or not for the Venice Carnival? Today a collegue and twitter friend @casinadirosa  ( www.casinadirosa.it ) asked me if I had anything written down on the Venice Carnival.  As I said no, that  I didn’t and that I had to [...]