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While the Amalfi Coast is famous for its lemons, nearby Cilento boasts an abundance of eggplants, artichokes, and zucchinis. It also produces white figs—soft and delectably sweet. These were generously shared with my kids by a friendly farmer during our wait in a hilltop village, where we observed mourners passing through after a funeral procession. Though the Cilento region While perhaps not globally renowned, the health advantages of following a Mediterranean diet are indeed well-established. In the 1960s, the concept that ingredients like olive oil, close-knit family structures, and — let’s admit it — even moderate consumption of red wine could contribute positively to one's wellbeing was explored in an area named Cilento. There, an American researcher named Ancel Keys resided in a village called Pioppi—now home to a modest museum—and investigated local culinary practices and customs. The inhabitants of this region were particularly noted for their longevity and relative...

All you need to know for organizing your visit to Parma, Italy, can be found here. Parmigiano-Reggiano stands out as one of the globe’s most renowned and cherished cheeses; however, few travelers initially consider its origin when they plan their trips to Italy. This oversight is truly regrettable. Even after residing in Rome for half a decade and making numerous visits prior to that, it was quite some time before I ventured to Parma. Once I arrived, though, I understood just how remarkable this destination had been all along. Nestled within the region of Emilia-Romagna, approximately sixty minutes away from Bologna, Parma finds itself right in the middle of Italy’s culinary paradise known as the Food Valley. Indeed, it has earned recognition from UNESCO as a City of Gastronomic Creativity. Parmesan heritage dates back to ancient Roman times; however, it reached an apex upon becoming part of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza in 1545. During the reigns of the Farnese du...