With the reality of climate change upon us, political leaders are in a rush to come up with alternative solutions to meet the world’s growing energy needs. The drive to reduce carbon emissions has encouraged the use of biofuels, but the ripple effect of using food as fuel is already being felt in supermarkets. The prices of pasta and other foodstuffs is on the rise.
The Julian Alps, named for the dynastic family that ruled the area in ancient times, boast mountain peaks and unique flora and fauna. The area’s a hiker’s dream and also a gourmand’s pleasure. With forests covered in wild mushrooms, cows wandering mountain meadows and fields of buckwheat,...
At the recent G8 summit in Heiligendamm, Germany the gathered world leaders again pledged their support for Africa - in both alleviating poverty and the plague of HIV/AIDS. The Italian Catholic lay community of Sant’Egidio applauded their efforts, but argued that more must be done. Launched in...
Robiola di Roccaverano Italian soft cheese is fighting to retain its traditional character amid a kind of culinary homogeny. The cheese comes exclusively from the northern Italian mountain town of Roccaverano in Piedmont. Even the goat producing the milk is protected.
This is a perfect summer garden party appetizer that you can prepare ahead of time and all of your friends will be asking for the recipe! Preparing the puff pastry takes a little time, although it is well worth the effort. Puff pastry can be used with savory or sweet fillings and is especially...
