Experience the Magic of Italian Winter: Recipes, Traditions & Modena’s Cuisine

Warm Up Your Kitchen with Authentic Italian Winter Recipes

Step into an Italian winter wonderland with Simposio’s Italian Winter, a luxurious travel cookbook featuring seasonal recipes, cultural traditions, and a deep dive into Modena’s legendary cuisine. From decadent Carnevale sweets to comforting minestrone soups, this book is your guide to cooking, celebrating, and savoring winter like an Italian.

Modena: The Crown Jewel of Italian Winter Cuisine

This Simposio edition takes you to Modena, the kingdom of Tortellini, Tagliatelle, balsamic vinegar, and fried gnocchi—some of Italy’s most iconic winter dishes.

When I told a Northern Italian uncle that I was exploring Modena’s cuisine, he smiled and said:
“When someone from Bologna wants to eat well, they go to Modena.”

And that, my friends, says it all.

With its world-renowned balsamic vinegar, rich culinary heritage, and charming streets, Modena is a dream for Italophiles and food lovers alike. This cookbook is your passport to its authentic flavors and timeless traditions.

Italian Winter Recipes & Traditions

Winter in Italy is more than just a season—it’s a celebration of warmth, beauty, and indulgence. In this cookbook, you’ll discover:

Traditional Carnevale Recipes – from crispy Tagliatelle Fritte to sweet Cicerchiata
Three Iconic Minestrone Soups – Milanese, Genovese, and Livornese styles
The Art of Balsamic Vinegar – including pork fillets with apples and balsamic
The King of Winter Vegetables: Artichokes – featuring Carciofi alla Napoletana, Artichoke & Parmesan Salad, and more
Italian Winter Baking – Grissini, Ricotta Bread, and Brezels

Plus, an artistic escape into the dreamlike portraits of Vittorio Matteo Corcos, the Belle Époque painter who captured the souls of Italian women.