Cookery
A Short Introduction to Italian Cooking Terms
One occasionally hears mention of the following terms in Italian cooking-- battuto, soffritto, trito, crudo, al dente, and insaporire...
Tapas
In Spain, an appetizer, called an entremése, is a complement to a meal while a tapa is something altogether different...
What is Couscous and How Does One Prepare It?
Couscous is one of the staple foods of the Maghrib (western North Africa)...
Mediterranean Take-Out Food in the Middle Ages
During the Middle Ages, eating “take-out,” was a popular, common, and in some cases necessary way of eating in both the Muslim and Christian Mediterranean...