Winters can be unbearable in many places but in central Germany they’re mostly just rainy. When spring comes around in mid-March people start perking up with the longer days and warmer weather. Especially anticipated is the arrival of the Spargel or white asparagus. Special dinners and even festivals are held to honor the arrival of what's known as the Königliches Gemüse.
The historic Croatian town of Sibenik lies at the estuary of the Krka River across the Adriatic Sea from the Italian city of Pescara. Sibenik is the oldest town exclusively inhabited by Croats in Croatia, who have been there since at least the 9th century. It boasts a unique cuisine and is...
While it may be more common to think of roses in perfume or a bouquet, throughout much of the Middle East and Central Asia, rosewater is used to flavor teas, drinks, jams and other sweets. Roses even have their own folklore and many attest to their medicinal properties.
It’s nearly impossible to imagine Switzerland not producing fine chocolates, Italy Chianti or France Camembert. Yet with increasing mass production, these traditional products are being threatened. This is especially true with beer - that beverage synonymous with Germany’s Oktoberfest and outdoor...
