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Croatian maritime cuisine in Sibenik

Sibenik, (c) Croatian Tourist Board

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...


Rosewater in cooking and folklore

Rose petals in bazaar, (cc) flickr user monika of shapeshifterdesigns

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.


Oberfranken's brewery culture

Hops, Bayerischer Brauerbund e. V

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...


Chocolate Ricotta Pie

An authentic, traditional Ricotta pie typical of the Abruzzo region in central Italy. Ricotta pie is best made with fresh ricotta, and this recipe includes a custard.