The Gastronomic Pleasure Of Speck Alto Adige
Northeastern Italy is renowned for its dramatic mountains, the Dolomites, which are popular for skiing, hiking, climbing, base jumping, and hang gliding. Among seekers of a less strenuous pleasure – eating – the Alto Adige or southern Alpine region, also is famous for its unique blend of Mediterranean and Northern European food. Topping the list of gastronomic pleasures is Speck (pronounced SHPEK) — cured, smoked Italian ham. …