the lagoon
While Venetian history is well documented, the culinary heritage of our city is less well known...
While Venetian history is well-documented, the culinary heritage of our city is less well known.
Ready to see Venice from a COMPLETELY different side?
Laguna in Cucina is a peek into generations-old family recipes, and a digital and ongoing memoir of Venice and the Lagoon. Classic, disappearing, and forgotten dishes and their stories.
In our magazine hosted on Substack, we invite you to come along on virtual visits around Venice and the markets, learn to cook easy seasonal menus, and explore the Lagoon islands.
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what's inside
the lagoon
Enjoy virtual visits to Lagoon islands, the markets, and virtual walks with a culinary and historical background around Venice
food + markets
Learn to cook gourmet menus as the seasons come and go in the Lagoon. Surprise your family with a Venetian menu!
the recipes
Discover the secrets of contemporary and historical Venetian cuisine. Every month, discover recipe collection +
menu reflecting the seasons.
ABOUT LAGUNA IN CUCINA
Laguna in Cucina is a membership for all of you who love Venice, take delight in exploring the secret gardens of our city, the islands of the Lagoon, and of course, Mediterranean & island-style cooking: Step by step, you'll learn to make traditional recipes and discover food trends that distinguish Venetian culinary style. Month after month, season after season - for a whole year - you'll be our guest in this space!
LAGOON COMPASS
When you sign up as subscriber to Laguna in Cucina, you receive a welcome gift called Lagoon Compass.
TOPICS IN 2022
We're adding new content every Tuesday, and often, during the week. Below, you can find some of the topics we're going to cover in late summer / autumn 2022.
LAGOON ISLANDS
Laguna in Cucina contains a section dedicated to the nature and environment of the Lagoon, and the islands.
VENICE ITINERARIES
Cultural and culinary itineraries around Venice. History and stories told by locals, exclusively for Laguna in Cucina.
THE ALMANAC
Each month at Laguna in Cucina begins with an almanac, presenting the seasonal flavors, colors and special stories.
SEASONAL MENUS
As colorful and surprising as the seasons in the Lagoon. Discover easy recipes and where to taste them.
E-BOOK LIBRARY
Supporting members receive access to all recipes, stories, and a special culinary library (colorful e-books).
RESTAURANT TIPS
Every month, we explore the menus and restaurants in Venice and on the Lagoon islands.
VENICE Q+A
Send your questions about food and Venice, answers are available once a month for supporting members.
THE COMMUNITY
Get in touch with us and exchange with other readers in the community and comment sections!
flavors of the sea
edible treasures of venice
LAGUNA IN CUCINA:
A FOOD MEMOIR OF VENICE AND THE LAGOON
This is our special invitation for you to keep in touch with Venice: In a playful manner, discover family recipes and historical dishes, famous and easy menus, for everyone, beginners and expert chefs. Each month, we also present restaurants and their owners, for you to plan your next visit in time :-)
Is LAGUNA IN CUCINA for you? Yes, if ..
you love the Lagoon
and would like discover the islands and their culinary traditions, never mentioned in guide books.
you plan to visit venice
and would like to taste delicious, organic, home-made Venetian food in Venice, supporting family businesses.
you want to support
Venetian associations making life better in Venice: In 2022, a portion of proceeds go to Dingo, taking care of homeless cats.
from our readers
“LOTS OF “WALKING” & EXPLORING IDEAS: IT IS WORTH MEANDERING THROUGH THE WEBSITE TO LEARN ABOUT TREASURES, GARDENS, MARVELOUS PLACES TO EAT —ALL IN THE CONTEXT OF HISTORY.
JoAnn Locktov - Dream of Venice
“The monastery became a private home and small guesthouse
with a view ..”
.. and a small enchanted courtyard garden below the hanging terraces. Here, Lina created a Lagoon sanctuary for forgotten herbs from the salt marshes, using them as ingredients in her restaurant.
THE LAGOON COMPASS
Bonuses for subscribers. Our guide to the Lagoon + videos!
Laguna in Cucina is hosted on this platform (E-Book Library) and as magazine on the Substack Platform. To join, please follow the link below to sign up. To receive access to all stories and experiences, please consider signing up as paying member, which enables us to continue dedicating time and make it work!
LAGUNA IN CUCINA MEMBERSHIP
All subscribers receive our Lagoon Compass, a colorful beginner's guide to Venetian history and the Lagoon. Plus, if you decide to become a supporting member, you receive a Venice Welcome Gift Package, and immediate access to all resources.
