The South Tyrolean people of the Dolomites love canederli – bread dumplings, delicious when filled with tangy cheese and smoky speck
Fiercely independent and proud of their Rhaetic origins, the Ladin people of the Trentino-Alto Adige region in the Dolomites still maintain a strong South Tyrolean identity.
Formerly part of Austria, there is a distinctly Teutonic feel to this corner of north-east Italy: men sport lederhosen, and women dirndl. The cuisine falls into the hearty and wholesome camp – tasty survival food to fuel a day in the fields, created with home-grown produce and foraged finds, preserved in summer to last the harsh, snowbound winter months.
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Source: Gaurdian