Food-Travels.com is featuring a special issue about the Italian regions of Abruzzo and Molise in honor of the 'forte e gentile' (strong and kind) people of this mountainous land. We’ll look at some of the area’s specialties which have become world famous while the diverse region remains largely unknown outside of Italy.
The Julian Alps, named for the dynastic family that ruled the area in ancient times, boast mountain peaks and unique flora and fauna. The area’s a hiker’s dream and also a gourmand’s pleasure. With forests covered in wild mushrooms, cows wandering mountain meadows and fields of buckwheat,...
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.
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...
Cannoli are one of the most well know Italian pastries abroad thanks to Sicilian immigrants. In a video podcast, Food-Travels.com chef Michael DeGeronimo and his Sicilian-American aunt show you how to make the favorite Sicilian pastry.
