The History of Prosciutto
Filed Under Destination Features, Food History Italy
Where ever you go on an Italy food tour, you are sure to encounter prosciutto, that lovely white-edged pink ham, thinly sliced, so tender and so full of earthy, salty-sweet flavors. You will find a version of it in every region. It is served by itself, with melon, on sandwiches or crostini, stuffed in pastas, and more. But what is prosciutto? Is there a single way to define it or… Read
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Food Traditions: Bone Broth
Filed Under Food History, Kitchen Tips, Recipes
Our foodie tours and cooking vacations take you into the culture of food, from regional dishes to dietary traditions. One tradition that spans most of the destinations where we offer foodie trips is the tradition of making bone broth. Bone broth is all the rage in culinary circles, but it's hardly a new fad. I'm pretty sure humans have been making broth from bones since they first discovered fire! Its… Read
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Foods of Lombardy on a Culinary Tour of Italy
Filed Under Food History, Travel Tips Italy
Visit Lombardy on a culinary tour of Italy with The International Kitchen and learn about local specialties and gastronomic delights. Lombardy is one of our favorite destinations for a culinary tour, not only because of its amazing food and culture, but also because it is a bit less known to US travelers, and therefore provides a really authentic and intimate experience. You can experience all of these our culinary tour… Read
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Recipe for English Crumpets
Filed Under Food History, Kitchen Tips, Recipes United Kingdom
In honor of our new cooking vacation in the United Kingdom, Quintessential Cotswolds Culinary tour in England, we're sharing a favorite recipe for crumpets, that delicious English pastry that is something of a cross between an English muffin and a pancake. Crumpets are made with a yeast dough and made on a hot griddle, much like what we refer to as English muffins in the US, but the dough is… Read
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Recipe for Santa Lucia Buns
Filed Under Food History, Recipes, Special Occasions Italy
Santa Lucia Day is celebrated December 13. Her legend says that she carried food to persecuted Christians hiding in the catacombs, and that she was guided by a candle-lit-wreath she wore on her head. For this reason Saint Lucy Day celebrations frequently feature a child sporting such a wreath and walking through the dark winter - a wonderful sign of December in many parts of the world, but particularly in… Read
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Culinary Vacations in Italy: The Foods of Norcia
Filed Under Destination Features, Food History, Travel Tips Italy
What's the best place for a culinary vacation in Italy? Nestled in the hills of central Umbria is one of the world's best foodie destinations, a small medieval town called Norcia. Although not large in size, it is large on the culinary scene for being home to some of Italy's most distinctive products. It is also known as the birthplace of Saint Benedict and his sister, Saint Scholastica. Discover our… Read
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