Louisiana is where Cajun and southern cooking flourish. With comfort foods that always taste homemade, the state of Louisiana conquers the heart and stomachs of visitors. And if you have a sweet tooth, you’re in luck! The most popular Louisiana desserts capture the same nurturing flavors and warmth of lunch and dinner. They’re so good […]
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Best Desserts in Florence: 6 Sweet Treats You Shouldn’t Miss
At the end of an unforgettable meal, there’s only one thing that can crown it all perfectly – a delicious dessert. And while desserts in Florence may not be as famous as Florentine steak, they’re still an unforgettable experience. But what should you order, and where? We’re here to help! Here’s the ultimate list of […]
Perfect Italian Tiramisu Recipe
Quite appropriately, “tiramisu” translates to something along the lines of “pick me up.” And that’s exactly what it is—a sweet pick-me-up that’s well worth saving space for, no matter how much carbonara or cacio e pepe you may have already eaten. Coffee-dipped ladyfinger cookies and sweet, fluffy mascarpone come together in a beautiful symphony of […]
How to Read an Italian Menu (And Order Like a Local)
One of the best parts of traveling is experiencing the culture through food, and in many cases, eating out can be the highlight of your trip. But how are you supposed to eat like a local if you don’t understand how to order off the menu? While understanding how to read an Italian menu can […]
A Thing of the Heart: Holidays in Italy, and the Sweets that Define Us
Food has always been a celebration of happiness for me. The moments of joy in my life have always seen me with happy additional inches around my waist. Sadness or loss take away my appetite, and when I was younger, if I came home lean from a trip, my dad would always say, “tell me […]
Your Complete Guide to Eating Alone in Rome
You’re in the Eternal City. The sun is setting over the Tiber. It’s undeniably romantic and now…you have to eat dinner alone in Rome? All the better! Farewell, long conversations about what’s for dinner that end in hangry arguments. When you’re eating alone in Rome, you get to decide what sounds good. And if […]
The Best Cannoli in Rome: Your Go-To Guide for When You Can’t Make it to Sicily
Italians think Sicilian cannoli taste of the sun, and we don’t disagree. But we’ve come up with our list of the best cannoli in Rome, and we have to say they might be just as good as the ones you find in Sicily. Cannoli are the most famous Italian pastries outside of Italy, partly due […]
Even Better than Your Nonna’s: The Best Tiramisu in Rome
When thinking of Italian desserts, the first thing that comes to mind is tiramisù. But every Italian knows not all tiramisùs are created equal. Spongy lady finger biscuits are dipped in coffee, covered in layers of creamy mascarpone and sprinkled with dark chocolate powder—it’s definitely the “pick-me-up” dessert we crave in Italy. And lucky for […]
5 Desserts You Have to Try in Rome, No Matter How Much Pizza You Ate
It is said that the Roman goddess of food and feasting was named Edesia. Your standard Ancient Roman goddess, Edesia was essentially in charge of ensuring a feast went well. Hosts of the time knew you’d do best to keep her happy, so they would offer some of the most delicious morsels from any feast […]
Custard Tarts in Lisbon: The 6 Best Places to Try This Sweet
It won’t take you long after arriving in Lisbon to notice Portugal’s affinity for sugar. At local cafés, glass display cases show off everything from cookies and cakes to colorful tarts. The most iconic among them is the pastel de nata: a flaky pastry shell filled with sweet egg custard. You might also hear these […]
