Waybread for pilgrims: Lembas in Middle-Earth –and beyond Food and DrinkMay 16, 2024Though Lembas may be a just a literary creation, the actual spirit of “pilgrim’s bread” transcends the boundaries of Middle-Earth.
Vori Vori: A Paraguayan gastronomic treasure Food and DrinkMay 8, 2024Vori Vori is more than a dish. It is a journey to the heart of Paraguay’s rich history and gastronomic traditions
Chicha: The ancient brew of the Andean empires Food and DrinkApril 17, 2024A taste from a pre-hispanic past, it is a drink for celebrations, festivals, or simple moments shared with friends
A “stout” tradition: Guinness on the Celtic Camino to Santiago Food and DrinkApril 10, 2024Steeped in history and spirituality, this journey has a surprising connection to the famous Irish stout: Guinness.
Traditional Maltese pastries lindasky76 - Shutterstock A taste of faith: Exploring Malta’s Easter Cuisine Food and DrinkApril 4, 2024With dishes and drinks steeped in symbolism and tradition, Maltese Easter tables brim with flavors that nourish both body and soul
Colomba, the Italian Easter dessert, is not to be missed. Food and DrinkMarch 28, 2024This perfect Italian cake, with its characteristic shape, covered with almonds and sugar, has crossed borders
Scala Dei: A Legacy of Winemaking Excellence in Catalonia’s Priorat Food and DrinkMarch 4, 2024The Carthusian monks not only left a lasting legacy in winemaking, but also established a pilgrimage route known as the Carthusian Way
Hummus in the Holy Scriptures: A Culinary Mystery Food and DrinkJanuary 23, 2024Some culinary historians have proposed that “vinegar “is a mistranslation of the Hebrew word “hometz,” which has a phonetic similarity to hummus.
Honey ring is traditional Maltese sweet to Carnival and Christmas time Kira Yan - Shutterstock Maltese Christmas honey rings: an overflow of goodness Food and DrinkDecember 21, 2023The oozing filling of Qaghaq tal-Ghasel signifies the season’s overflow of goodness, in a clear reference to the birth of Christ.