Coda di Rospo alla Conte Carlo

A cooking Count is not the kind of person you meet every day. Conte Carlo Maria Rocca from Venice is one of the most charming gourmet cooks I have ever encountered. It was delightful to shop with him at the Rialto market where he was well known and where he showed great talent in spotting the best ingredients.

After an ombra, a glass of wine, in Bacchero, a typical Venetian wine bar, I sampled real Venetian food. The Count is a great entertainer and he