If you thought cheese was expensive here in The States, imagine having to protect it from thieves who show up in the middle of the night to steal it. That's exactly what's been happening for decades in Italy, according to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal. According to … More

Pizza in Sweden developed as a hodgepodge of culinary multiculturalism in the 1970s. Adopted in stores run by first-generation Italian immigrants, pizza was considered little more than fast food until recent years. Mike Arvblom, organizer of the Pizza Champion Cup, says he began putting together pizza competitions to raise … More

You’ve never had Balsamic Vinegar Like This Before Italy Aged balsamic vinegar is an ancient tradition in Italy. Some fathers in Modena still start a new batch of balsamico when a daughter is born, to be contributed to her bridal dowry when she—and the vinegar—come of age.  Nevertheless, balsamic … More

Denial and Procrastination Results in Pandemic Olive Tree Pest Apulia, Italy The European Union (EU) gathered for an emergency meeting in Paris recently to address a type of bacteria that’s killing ancient olive oil trees around Europe. The microorganism was first detected in 2013, and the EU has now declared … More

The Unstoppable Juan Mexico City, Mexico The first time Tony Gemignani lost a dough spinning competition, he was up against rising star Juan Hermosillo at the U.S. Pizza Team Trials in New York. It was 2004, and Hermosillo brought a new twist to the art of freestyle by incorporating … More