It’s my 3rd time in Piemonte and I’m still discovering
I consider myself very lucky to have been to this part of Italy, not once but thrice so far. Mostly, I was lured by the white truffles in Alba and the big reds from Barolo and Barbaresco. I know for sure this won’t be my last. On this trip, I tasted Vitello Tonnato, bicerin and discovered a rooftop restaurant that serves the best carbonara pasta, and a wonderful mercato in addition to my favorite Eataly. And I was once again awed by the beautiful landscape of the snow-covered Alps that can be seen from so many corners in Torino, not to mention spectacular views from the roads that bend through the hills. Vitello Tonnato – veal in tuna caper sauce. I’ve known this to be a Piemontese speciality but have always thought that it was odd to mix meat and fish and then eat it cold. I stand corrected. The lean tender veal, eaten with a dollop of the briny creamy sauce is a match made in heaven. I made a mental note to myself to seek out a good recipe when I get home. Vitello To
