Originally, Lambrusco was a peasant drink: harvesting the vines was a kind of “celebration” back then. The fruit was harvested and preserved, the pig was …
Greek Mountain Tea: The Tea of Longevity
Its healing effect on the body has been known to the Greeks since ancient times: Greek mountain tea is a herbal tea grown at altitudes …
Mozzarella: More than a pizza topping
Legend has it that mozzarella was invented when a lump of cheese fell into a pot of hot water: the name mozzarella is often used …
Queso Manchego: Sancho Panza’s favourite cheese
As early as the Bronze Age, cheese was made from sheep’s milk in the region of La Mancha, which lies in the heart of Spain. …
Beaujolais: Minimal Tannins, Full of Character
One often hears that a red wine has to mature for a long time in the barrel before it develops an intense aroma and becomes …
Feta cheese: The White Gold of Greece
When one thinks of cheese in Central Europe, the typical cheese classics from Switzerland such as Emmentaler or Gouda from Holland, which are mostly made …
Prosciutto di Parma: The Taste of Parma
The Italian province of Parma is known all over the world for its first-class food – and that doesn’t just mean the cheese Parmigiano Reggiano: …
Darjeeling: A British-Indian Story
Among tea aficionados, it is considered one of the most diverse and characterful teas in the world: Darjeeling tea is named after the Indian district …
South African Wines: Young Tradition & Great Potential
On February 2nd 1659, Jan van Riebeeck, the first governor of Cape Town, recorded a success story in his diary: on that day, wine was …
White Tea: A Millenia-old Luxury
For centuries, white tea has been valued in China for its healing powers and its positive effect on the human body: White tea is said …