Recipe for Calabaza en Tacha (Mexican Candied Pumpkin)
Filed Under Food History, Recipes Mexico
When my sisters and I were growing up, my parents would frequently find ways to turn the seemingly garbage parts of fruits and vegetables into something else. We planted apple seeds in paper towels, turned lemon and orange rinds into slightly bitter candies, and we had a compost bin until we moved to an apartment. Perhaps most memorably, every Halloween we took our Jack o Lantern innards and separated the… Read
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A Brief History of Puff Pastry with Recipe
Filed Under Food History, Recipes
Pastries, flaky and buttery, light enough to melt on your tongue. Sweet and savory, fresh from the oven or sitting in a box at work; we just can’t get enough. Puff pastry is perhaps the most versatile and simple dough to whip up, and most pastry dough variations are just dressed-up versions of this staple recipe. This pastry gets its puff from its laminated dough, which is a dough created… Read
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Top Food and Drink Trends for Summer
Filed Under Food History, Kitchen Tips, Wines & Spirits
There are very few activities we find more exciting or interesting than trying new foods and cooking our favorite innovations at home. Summer is an excellent time for new adventures, so why not start in the kitchen with some of our favorite global food trends? 1. How to Cook Sustainable Meals There has been a huge push among consumers in recent years to begin eating eco-consciously, and a… Read
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Top Things to Eat in Liguria, Italy: 5 Traditional Dishes
Filed Under Destination Features, Food History Italy
There are a great many excellent gastronomic outputs to indulge in during your visit to Liguria, and you will not be disappointed in the experience. The simple cuisine is made up of typical regional products and elevated by its rich, hearty ingredients. Liguria is an excellent culinary destination for anyone with dietary restrictions or preferences. Much of the cuisine is vegetarian, and there is a long tradition of using chickpea… Read
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Gluten and Dairy Free Christmas Cookies: Recipe for Italian Amaretti
Filed Under Food History, Recipes, Special Occasions Italy
Almond-flavored cookies are popular in Italy in general, and even more so around the holiday season. This super easy recipe for Italian amaretti is naturally gluten and dairy free, making it a go-to around the holidays for those with dietary restrictions without sacrificing the flavor! Amaretti Cookies in Italy There are many different types of almond cookies in Italy. These amaretti are slightly crunchier than ricciarelli, a popular Tuscan almond… Read
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Recipe for Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Filed Under Food History, Recipes Greece
When summer rolls around, it is time to pull out the grill. My family loves anything cooked on the grill, and it's a lot more fun to hang out in the back yard drinking a beer while cooking than it is to be stuck in the kitchen on a nice summer day! One of my go-to recipes for grilling out is Greek chicken souvlaki. It is perfect for a family… Read
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