Molise is the “baby” of the family – the youngest Italian region. It was established in 1963, when the region “Abruzzi e Molise” was split into two regions. Molise is mostly mountainous and the economy still relies heavily on agriculture and livestock raising, though food and garment industries are undergoing a remarkable development. Living off [...]
Like Puglia [Tour of Italy in the Kitchen, Part 7], Campania boasts an excellent stretch of coastline (opposite from Puglia) along the Tyrrhenian Sea, in the “shin of the boot”. Its rich volcanic soil and warm sea breezes produce some of Italy’s most gorgeous and healthy fruits and vegetables. The incomparable San Marzano tomato thrives [...]
Our next stop in the Tour of Italy in the Kitchen is another lush Italian island, Sardinia. Like Sicily, Sardinia resides in the Mediterranean sea and is home to its unique set of culinary likings. Sardinia is known for its beautiful, diverse climate and culture. Rocky coasts and vast beaches; dry, windy areas and rainstorms; [...]
What do you picture in your head when you think of a Mediterranean diet, perhaps lightly dressed pasta with just a line of olive oil, fish, vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain bread dipped in extra-virgin olive oil, along with a glass of exquisite wine? Residents of the Mediterranean region (Italy, France, Spain, and Greece) have enjoyed these [...]
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