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Allison Zurfluh

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Born to a Swiss family in California, Allison Zurfluh has integrated into local life on the island of Burano, in Venice, where she spends her time painting and accompanying fisherman in their work, learning the history, traditions, and hard work of the trade.

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Recipes

How an American Fries Sand Smelt in the Venetian Lagoon

This recipe for Fried Sand Smelt comes from a remarkable American woman who adopted the Venetian Lagoon and learned how to fish its waters.

March 5, 2025
Features

Fried Smelt and the Sweet Smell of Late Winter in the Venetian Lagoon

A postcard from the Venetian Lagoon depicts the early morning, late winter ritual of catching smelt with a legendary fisherman.

February 4, 2025