Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson Knihy

An eye-opening exploration of a unique region of Italy that bridges the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, featuring eighty recipes and wine pairings from a master sommelier and James Beard Award-winning chef. Bordered by Austria, Slovenia, and the Adriatic Sea, the northeastern Italian region of Friuli Venezia Giulia boasts immense cultural blending, geographical diversity, and idyllic beauty. This area is home to one of the most refined food and wine cultures in the world, yet remains relatively undiscovered. The cuisine of Friuli inspires the menu at Frasca, a James Beard Award-winning restaurant in Boulder, CO, led by master sommelier Bobby Stuckey and chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson. The term "frasca," meaning "branch" or "bough," refers to the Friulian tradition of signaling new wine for sale by hanging a branch outside the family farm. This book celebrates that practice, offering 80 recipes and wine pairings, including Gnocchi with Quail Ragu, Branzino Crudo, and Friulano Bean Soup, organized by The Land, The Sea, and The Mountains. It profiles local winemakers and wines like Tocai and Ribolla Gialla, revealing new pairing possibilities. With recommendations for the best Friulian wines available outside Italy, this beautifully photographed cookbook, wine guide, and travelogue brings the delicious secrets of this untouched region into your home kitchen.