Capers, used as a seasoning or condiment, are the pickled, unopened buds of the caper bush, a spiny shrub native to dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean. In Morocco, acres of caper bushes are grown, from which harvesters pick the buds at their prime. Once harvested, the buds are sun-dried and then pickled in a [...]

No country inspires as much fascination as Italy, and no region in Italy inspires as much adoration as Tuscanyâ??for its interior design, art and architecture, fashion, artisans and crafts, food and wine. In Dreaming of Tuscany you’ll experience the essence of a place that dreams are made of, ensuring you’ll get the most out of [...]

The rich, green extra virgin olive oil floats directly on top of richly colored red wine vinegar. Shake vigorously and pearls of perfection wait to be poured onto your salad, vegetables, appetizers and more. Net Weight: 6.8 fl oz. Click For More Details

Wine and cooking enthusiasts will know immediately that they have uncorked something truly magical with Karen MacNeilsWine, Food Friends. This book combines the culinary expertise of Cooking Light with the wine connoisseurship of Karen MacNeil, todays preeminent wine authority. Award-winning author, lecturer, and television personality, Karen is a champion when it comes to the enjoyment [...]

Customer Review: Wine is thicker than blood . . . I first heard about the conflict in the Gallo family through a series of articles published in the Los Angeles Times in the late 80s/early ’90s. It was interesting even then, so when I recently ran across this book, it was a given that I’d [...]

The art of bathing cheeses in wine, long perfected in Italy, is now enticing cheese makers worldwide. This fantastic collection offers selections from Argentina, Spain and Italy that are all truly world-class. Ubriaco al Fragola Clinto is a medium aged “Latteria” cheese rubbed with the must of 2 local grape varieties, giving it a wonderfully [...]

The art of bathing cheeses in wine must, long perfected in Italy, is now enticing cheesemakers worldwide. This fantastic collection offers selections from Argentina, Spain and Italy that are all truly world-class. Ubriaco al Fragola Clinto is a medium aged Latteria cheese, rubbed with the must of 2 local grape varieties that together produces a [...]

Greece and its many islands are rich with traditional and regional culinary dishes that go far beyond the standard fare of moussaka and spinach pie. To gather these special recipes and the culture that surrounds them, Diane Kochilas spent more than fifteen years living and traveling in Greece. From home cooks and professional chefs she [...]

An assortment of wild mushrooms blended with creamy ricotta cheese and wrapped in ravioli pasta topped with a deep brown Marsala wine sauce and served with asparagus cuts. Click For More Details

From the Barolos of Piedmont to the Brunellos of Tuscany, Italian wines offer an incredible range of tempting choices. But how can you be sure to find the right bottle? In this pocket-sized buying guide—the companion to the award-winning Vino Italiano—Italian wine experts Joseph Bastianich and David Lynch show you the way, with vibrant descriptions [...]