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Why Every Florence Cooking Class Teaches Pasta and Tiramisu (And Where to Find One That Doesn’t)
There are two things you’ll find on almost every cooking class schedule in Florence: pasta and tiramisu. Both are iconic. Both are delicious. But if you’re the kind of traveler who’s curious about the finer details of a dish and wants to understand the craft behind what’s on the plate,...
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The Edinburgh Fringe Is A Foodie’s Paradise: 5 of the Top Street Food Spots
Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival is a foodie’s paradise, and I’m here to prove it. It’s August in Edinburgh, and that can only mean one thing: festivals. Not just the world-famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe, but also the Edinburgh International Festival, the Edinburgh International Book Festival, the Edinburgh Art Festival, the Royal Edinburgh...
What Pasta Is Florence Actually Known For? Pici, Pappardelle and the Craft Behind Them
Most travellers arrive in Florence expecting pasta on every corner, and technically they find it. But ask what pasta Florence is actually known for and the answer is more interesting than the question suggests, because Tuscany is not really a pasta region at all. It is a bread region, and...
How Do You Spot Real Gelato in Florence? Two Ten Second Rules That Never Fail
On a trip to Florence there’s no escaping gelato. Once a day is reasonable, but twice is also good, and if you are travelling with children the decision will rarely be yours alone. So here is a promise: by the end of this article you will be able to tell...
Where Should You Eat in Florence on a Budget?
Florence has a reputation as an expensive city, and if you eat within sight of the Duomo every day, it will happily live up to it. But here is the honest truth we tell every guest who asks: Florence is one of the easiest cities in Italy to eat brilliantly...
Lampredotto, Ribollita, Bistecca — The Florentine Dishes Worth Learning Before You Visit
Culinary enthusiasts the world over are well acquainted with the wonders of Italian cuisine, with Tuscan cooking being particularly alluring. While you likely already have a slew of traditional Florentine dishes on your must-try list ahead of your visit to the regional capital, it’s just as exciting to look at...
Copenhagen Christmas Food: Festive Markets, Julefrokost & Seasonal Bites
No matter where you’re from, the best part of the festive season is the food, and in Denmark, it’s no different. Christmas in this Scandinavian country is built around the table just as much as around tradition and decoration, and hygge plays a massive role. Between candle-lit tables, warm food,...
New Nordic Cuisine: How Copenhagen Became the World’s Food Capital
Copenhagen sits at the heart of New Nordic cuisine. This cooking philosophy is built around local, seasonal, and foraged Scandinavian ingredients, with dishes that focus not only on flavor but also on diversity. There has been a steady increase in eateries adapting their menus to include these recipes, giving visitors...
Where Locals Eat in Copenhagen: Off-Menu Spots Worth Knowing
You might think you already know about food in Copenhagen, but any local will tell you that the popular plates and restaurants are really just half the story. The Danish capital is known for its expensive, high-concept dining, but everyday eating here is just as interesting. Most tourists visit this...