There are few regions morefamous for foodthan Emilia Romagna – its capital city, Bologna, is nicknamed “The Fat One!” Especially noted for their homemade egg pasta,le tagliatelle with ragù alla Bologneseis one dish that you can’t pass up when in Emilia Romagna. Just be sure that the...
Go to Mercado Do Bolhão for a wide selection of meats, cheeses and sardines © Georgina Lawton / Lonely Planet And the prices? They are hard to beat. Set menus at a Michelin-starred spot in the north of Portugal with courses that head into the dozen will rarely set you back over...
There are lot of options for cooking oils these days. But what are the healthiest cooking oils and how can you use them when preparing and cooking food?
Neighbors gather in various neighborhoods of Barcelona to make "funeral" processions, howling and crying for the death of their beloved leaders with the burial of the sardine. After the sardine interment, it is traditional to have a community meal with lots of sardines! The Thursday before Ash...
Sardines We first got the taste for sardines while living in Spain. It’s strange to write that considering most Americans don’t like them. Thankfully, much like their neighbors, the Portuguese love sardines. Known locally as sardinhas, these tasty fish are a mainstay of Portuguese cooking....
It was my son’s suggestion.We are all in a position to buy ourselves whatever we feel we need. At first I was reluctant, but once I started shopping for stocking stuffers, I started to enjoy the holiday so much more. It’s fun to find little things that will be a surprise. As ...
Sardines. Striped bass. Trout. Fatty fish are usually high in omega-3 fatty acids, a type of “good” fat. This is better for the liver over other types of fats, such as saturated fats, which can raise your "bad" cholesterol and increase your risk for heart disease. In those with NA...
Chemical compounds found naturally in many foods, including most fruits and vegetables, seem to have anti-inflammatory properties. Certain anti-inflammatory foods, like the ones listed below, are highly recommended. Cold water fish, such as tuna, salmon, mackerel, sardines, bass, and anchovies ...
Sardines are typically larger and found in warmer waters, while sprats are smaller, colder water fish often confused with young sardines.
“Their recipes are so heavenly,” Tucci says, “I’m sure it’s where old bread would choose to come and die.” Nugolo: After tasting a sophisticated foam version of panzanella, Tucci was introduced to this restaurant reimagining Tuscany’s rural food in the heart of the city. ...