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Valeria Necchio

About Me

A native Venetian with a background in Cultural Studies and Gastronomy, Valeria has been working in communications and marketing for the food industry while also pursuing a passion for cooking, writing and photography. As a food and travel writer, she has contributed stories on matters of Italian food culture and traditions to a variety of publications. Her debut cookbook, Veneto, a recipe book on the food of her origins, was published by Faber & Faber in 2017.

Valeria currently lives, works, cooks and writes in the Langhe region of Northern Italy.


Latest Stories

The 2-Ingredient Sauce That Instantly Upgrades Any Pasta Dish
Brown butter and sage are a classic couple that will never steer you wrong. Whether you use the sauce to dress a bowl of pasta or add another dimension to a simple risotto, it’s instant success with very little effort!The process of browning butter consists of gently heating it in a skillet until the water evaporates and the milk solids begin to brown, at which point it acquires a wonderful flavor complexity and a pleasant toasty note that makes it a real treat.
Oct 8, 2024
The Best Gnocchi Are Homemade — And They're Super Easy to Make
They'll melt in your mouth.
Sep 3, 2022
Italian Lentil and Chanterelle Soup
The cheesy mushroom topper is so deeply satisfying.
Nov 16, 2021
The 5-Ingredient Fresh Tomato Sauce I Make Over and Over Again
It produces the dreamiest summer pasta dish.
Jul 15, 2021