Small and red, mountain fruits such as blueberries, wild blackberries, raspberries and strawberries grown at high altitudes beautify recipes and the skin of those who enjoy them-because they are so rich in anthocyanins, the "anti-aging" of nutrition. Used to adorn typical desserts in Tyrolean bakeries, or in contemporary recipes such as raspberry i...
READ MOREPastore Italian Kitchen, the latest concept from Houston’s Underbelly Hospitality, makes its highly-anticipated debut on Friday, June 30 at 1180 Dunlavy St. in Regent Square. Under the creative guidance of Executive Chef Jeff Potts and Underbelly Hospitality’s culinary director Scott Muns, Pastore paints a vibrant picture of coastal Italy. As Nina...
READ MORE“April showers bring May flowers, but what do May flowers bring?” is a popular American saying, but in Italy, the flowers from the “common” elderberry bush, or fiori di sambuco bring captivating fragrance, medicine, and culinary masterpieces to the table. Elderberry, or Sambuco is an indigenous tree from the Adoxocea family that grows spontaneous...
READ MOREItalian restaurant Indaco (40 West Broad Street) is the latest Charleston transplant to join the Greenville, South Carolina, culinary scene. The stunning new establishment opened just off Main Street on Friday, June 9. The Indigo Road Hospitality restaurant launched on King Street in Charleston with the promise of wood-fired Italian favorites, and...
READ MORESummer nights and good food go hand-and-hand during travel far, far away from home. Even if I’m only upstate, I crave fresh eats and relaxing moments. That’s what I discovered tucked away in Windham, NY located in the Catskills area at the Millrock Restaurant. This solo date night consisted of some of the best foods to pass my lips during my trip....
READ MOREI've been to Philadelphia thrice and each time I go back to what has become the city's favourite photo opp. Instagram Reels have made it a video opp - the 72 steps that lead to the Philadelphia Art Museum that dates back to 1876. The Rocky Steps in Philadelphia have become a cultural symbol of sorts ever since Sylvester Stallone made them popular i...
READ MOREAt the heart of Italian cuisine lies an art form that stood the test of time: the art of preserving food. This tradition, deeply rooted in the past, is celebrated as a symbol of respect for nature, seasons, and even as a signifier of family bonding. Renowned Italian gastronome Luigi Veronelli recognized the significance of food preservation and pe...
READ MOREJoseph DiScala has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.As the president of...
READ MORELombardo’s Sicilian Pizza has been serving the Muskegon community traditional Italian recipes in an old-school setting since opening up shop in 2015. Foodie enthusiasts and lovers of comfort food have been flocking to the small-town pizza joint at 1401 W. Sherman Blvd. to grab a thin-crust slice of goodness. Owner and namesake of the local spot Jim...
READ MOREThe widely held belief that explorer Marco Polo introduced pasta to Italy in 1295 upon his return from his famous journey to China, known as Cathay, is simply nonsense. This fabricated tale was likely concocted by a 20th-century advertising agency to boost pasta sales in America. The truth is that a written reference to pasta in Sicily predates Pol...
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