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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Recipe for Caramel Ice Cream
Filed Under Kitchen Tips, Recipes
Ice cream is one of our favorite foods, and when you pair it with caramel - perfection! Whether you call it gelato as in Italy, glace as in France, or Graeter's as in Ohio (inside joke for any fellow Midwesterners!), ice cream is perhaps the perfect food. Types of Frozen Desserts There are all kinds of frozen desserts, of course, all of them now readily accessible, but once upon 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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Recipes from Sarteano: Pici al Ragù Toscano
Filed Under Kitchen Tips, Recipes Italy
Meet Chef Chiara, the culinary instructor behind our Authentic Tuscan Cooking in the Val d’Orcia Valley and this recipe for Pici al Ragù Toscano! Chef Chiara left her career in journalism after genetic testing revealed her intolerance for many staple ingredients in Italian cuisine. She embarked on a mission to create flavorful alternatives for herself and others with dietary restrictions. She would become an accomplished Chef and author of the… Read
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What to See in Normandy France
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips France
We love all the regions where we offer cooking vacations, but some locations really stand out! Normandy is certainly one of those places, offering amazing regional cuisine, fantastic local food products, and interesting cultural and historical sites. Normandy is perhaps most well-known for its place in military history, but it is its culinary traditions that stand out to us. From its rugged coast that hugs the English channel to the small hamlets that… 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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Visiting Rocamadour in the Lot Department of France
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips France
Today we are going to talk about one of France's most beloved and most stunning sites: Rocamadour. Located in the southwest of France, in the Lot départment of the Occitanie region, Rocamadour is a centuries-old religious pilgrimage stop, a UNESCO world heritage site, and a remarkable example of medieval building. What Is Rocamadour? Rocamadour is a tiny village in southwest France, built over the Alzou River gorge. Although Rocamador has… Read
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Will International Flight Prices Go Down in 2024?
Filed Under Travel Tips, What's Up at TIK
As you've likely experienced firsthand in recent years, airline ticket prices have experienced significant fluctuations, catching the attention of globetrotters, industry experts, and even specialized travel companies. Our culinary travel company, The International Kitchen, has also noted these shifts, as they've greatly impacted our clientele and their ability to enjoy everything worldwide cuisine has to offer. The current international flight pricing trends highlight a mix of hopeful dips and challenging… Read
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Why Visit Trastevere in Rome
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips Italy
I love to travel, and I especially love to travel to Italy. I've described elsewhere why Rome is my favorite, and perhaps no other neighborhood beckons to me like Trastevere. Trastevere literally means "across the Tiber" (Tevere is the name of the Tiber River in Italian). It's a very descriptive name, as it is the part of Rome that likes just across the Tiber from the historical center. Known for… Read
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How to Stay Cool in Europe during a Heat Wave
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips
You've probably read the headlines just like we have: record heat across Europe is throwing a wrench in some travelers' plans. But summer is still the time many of our clients are able to travel. So how can one survive the heat and stay cool when temperatures are soaring? If you find yourself in Rome or Athens and the temperatures are in the triple digits Fahrenheit, what can you do… Read
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