Having only been to Shanghai’s Expo previously and visiting the ghostly remains of previous expos in San Francisco, Montreal and London, I was not sure what to expect when we visited Milan’s Expo. Milan Expo is currently running from 1 May to 31 October this year. What drew me was the food-related theme, “Feeding the…
Archives for July 2015
What makes Parma ham (prosciutto di Parma) so special? And what is even better?
Prosciutto from Parma is the most famous cured ham in the world but what makes it so special? Also, do you know a very similar product to prosciutto di Parma (Parma ham) which is considered even more prized? Is it its historical importance? Prosciutto is an ancient food whose name means “dried” (from perexsuctum in Latin). It has been…
Looking for a healthy, versatile dish with a long shelf-life?
Now imagine a healthy dish you can pull out of the fridge on a hot summer day with no need to prep. It gets better, you can serve to even your most dietary restricted friend. (You know, the one that is vegan and gluten-free, who has to bring her own hummus to dinner parties.) Now…
Why you have probably never tried real balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is an ubiquitous ingredient in many houses around the world. The syrupy, dark glossy brown liquid is pleasantly both sweet and sour. Although many know that it is highly prized, few have tasted the rare traditional balsamic vinegar, particularly the “extra-vecchio” traditional balsamic vinegar which is in a league of its own. Traditional balsamic vinegar is the…