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I love a good culinary controversy, and the question of who can claim to have invented the Pavlova is a…

Sicily is an extraordinary place filled with gorgeous scenery, a fascinating history, and interesting people. While many famous films are…

Doner Kebab (aka Doner Kebap) has only been available in Germany for 50 years. But, in that time it has…

Nope, it’s not churros y chocolate. It’s a pastry that came from Venice, gets its name from Italy, and was…

The Kiwis love their sweets and one of the best souvenirs you can bring home is several bags of “lollies.”…

Visit a bakery in the French city of Bordeaux and you’re sure to enjoy cute cakes shaped like little Doric-style…

All over Mexico, Huitlacoche is savored for its subtle elegance. But, somehow, this culinary gem is ignored in the U.S.…

Spam, that processed canned pork product with the distinctive blue and yellow packaging, is incredibly popular in Hawaii. In fact,…

Customers visit caffès in Naples each morning and order two espressos. But, they don’t drink both. The second one is…

The Beatles remain the most popular group in rock and roll history. Their songs delight and inspire fans even today.…