Caoba Farms—Antigua, Guatemala

This beautiful garden offers a delicious farm-to-table experience, with vibrant salads, fresh bread, pizzas, and sandwiches. They also have live music in the cafe, a playground, yoga, and a butterfly garden. This is the perfect place to escape for a tranquil farm-to-table experience, with authentic and fragrant delicacies.

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Chez Panisse—Berkley, California

This restaurant stands alone in the farm to table movement for its emphasis on delicious, quality, and organic ingredients, all from local farmers. The menu is always changing, reflecting the seasons, and always ensuring the highest quality culinary experience.

Osteria Francescana Modena, Italy

This culinary experience effortlessly balances tradition with innovation. The menu boast an array of fresh and local ingredients in traditional dishes, offering a delightful and creative take on Italian classics. This place is a must try for anyone visitting Italy, for a true taste of Italian vineyards.

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Noma, Denmark

This decadent restaurant has maintained a commitment to traditional local Nordic cuisine by foraging local produce, and showcasing a vast number of flavors and seasonal produce.

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A post shared by Anders Husa | Copenhagen Food & Restaurants (@andershusa)

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
• 1 ¼ cups fresh orange juice (from 3 oranges)
• 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil, plus more for greasing 
• 3 large eggs

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 
2. Stir together the flour, orange zest, and baking powder in a medium bowl, and set aside.
3. Beat the sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs with an electric mixer on high speed until almost white (around 1 minute and 30 seconds). Add in the orange juice and beat on low speed until combined. With the mixer running on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture. Beat for about 1 minute, until just combined, but be careful to not overmix. 
4. Transfer the batter to a Bundt cake tin that has been greased with vegetable oil. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack and let it cool completely for about 1 hour.

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You’ll need just four ingredients to start out. These are Aperol (specifically Aperol, not another liqueur), Prosecco, club soda or soda water, and an orange slice. You’ll also need a wine glass, ice, and a straw for the full experience.

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The Aperol spritz is incredibly easy to make. Just pour equal parts Aperol and Prosecco over ice into your wine glass, then finish with a splash of club soda and drop in an orange slice. For more bitterness add more Aperol, and for more fizz and less alcohol add more sparkling water.

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It’s okay to make some substitutions here if you need to. In particular, a different sparkling white wine could be used, and any kind of fizzy water. You can also skip the orange slice if you don’t have one on hand. Another common variation on this drink is the Campari spritz, which is much stronger and more bitter. You can also look around for other spritzes to try with other liqueurs, but Aperol is the most classic.

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The post How to Make the Cocktail Found All Over Italy appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Tokyo, Japan

This vibrant city holds more Michelin Star restaurants than any other place in the world, and with good reason. The sushi plays a major role in Japanese cuisine, but it doesn’t stop there. Tofu dishes, eel, sake, and other delicious meats are a big part of Tokyo’s food scene.

Lima, Peru

The delicious flavors of Peru are based on influences from many cultures, including Japanese, Chinese, Spanish and local South American flavors. Three Lima restaurants made it on the World’s Best Restaurants in the World List in 2016.

Bologna, Italy

Bologna may not officially be the food capital of the world, but it’s surely a food capital of Europe. Famous foods such as “bolognese” sauce and “baloney” originate in this gastronomic Italian city. It’s located in the heart of Italy’s northern region.

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Despite its ubiquity, there are plenty of secrets and facts about mozzarella that most don’t know. Check out these mozzarella tidbits to learn a little more!

It’s Traditionally Made With Buffalo Milk

This is the one key fact that most people don’t know about mozzarella cheese: it is traditionally prepared with milk from buffaloes! The Italian Mediterranean buffalo, a member of the water buffalo family, lends its milk to make the traditional form of mozzarella.

It’s a Great Source of Calcium

Mozzarella cheese is quite fatty and is considered in some respects to be unhealthy, but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have redeeming characteristics. In fact, mozzarella cheese is a great source of calcium, with a 100 gram serving of it containing 73% of your recommended daily dose of this mineral.

You Shouldn’t Freeze It

Want to use a bunch of fresh mozzarella before it goes bad? Well, you better get to cooking, because it doesn’t hold up well to being frozen. In fact, mozzarella cheese that is frozen and then reused is quite unpalatable due to its physical composition being ruined by the process of freezing.

The post Three Things You Didn’t Know About Mozzarella Cheese appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Well, we know what our choice for the most romantic place to eat in the world is, and it probably isn’t what you would imagine!

Grotta Palazzese, a restaurant and hotel located on the Adriatic Coast in Polignano a Mare, Italy, is so romantic. Why? Well, all you have to do is take a look at the unique setting in which it is located.

This five-star hotel is located on top of a sea cliff, but if you go down to the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant, you will find one of the most stunning dining rooms on Earth. Diners at Grotta Palazzese are treated with the experience of dining in a sea cave overlooking the Mediterranean.

Parties and banquets have been hosted in this perfect space since the early 18th century, and it is now one of the most spectacular restaurants on Earth. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to try a delicious tasting menu with an enviable selection of wines, all in one of the most magical settings on the planet.

If you’re looking for a place to take your date, this is it!

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One popular Italian city that many claim doesn’t have the best pizza is Milan. However, there is at least one stand-out spot that makes pies that are absolutely to die for.

Pizza AM, located on a sleepy side street to the southeast of the center of this bustling city, is undoubtedly the number one spot for delicious pizza in Milan.

Pizza AM is unique in that it doesn’t take reservations, it has a completely relaxed atmosphere, and it has a very limited menu. Instead of showing up at a specific time for which you have reserved a table, you’ll simply wait until one is available. The good thing, however, is that they offer up free shots of traditional liquors and bites of food while you wait!

Once seated, you’ll find a limited menu of traditional Napoli-style pizzas. They feature simple pies, such as Margherita, caprese, and napolitana pies, but the ingredients are so fresh and the pizzas so perfectly wood-fired that you won’t be able to expect anything more.

Be sure to give this iconic restaurant a chance to satisfy your pizza fix the next time you’re in Milan!

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Here’s how to make your own caprese salad at home.

Ingredients

• 2 large tomatoes
• 1 ball of fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 bunch of basil leaves
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Balsamic reduction
• Sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Start off by slicing the large tomatoes into circular pieces. Arrange them in a circle on top of a plate.

Next, slice the ball of fresh mozzarella into similarly-shaped pieces. Arrange them in between the slices of tomatoes.

After this, place basil leaves between the pieces of mozzarella and tomato slices on the plate.

Next, you’ll want to drizzle a moderate amount of extra-virgin olive oil on top of the basil, tomato, and cheese. After this, do the same with the balsamic reduction. But be careful not to go overboard as it can overwhelm the flavor of the other ingredients if you do so.

Finally, sprinkle freshly-ground black pepper and sea salt on your caprese salad.

Your caprese salad is now ready to eat! Enjoy and bon appetit!

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These are some of the best countries for vegetarians that will stimulate you to try a whole new way of eating.

Italy

Italian restaurants, bars and bistros are world-know for their amazing cuisine. When you first think of pasta and pizza, it becomes much harder being a vegan or vegetarian. But the good thing is that their menus include so many diverse options, you won’t be missing out on a thing.

India

Most people find it surprising to hear that most Indians stay away from meat. This country is such a treat for anyone who enjoys the vegetarian way of eating. Aside from their rich culture, the food is one of the main reasons why travelers from all over the world go to India.

Ireland

Ireland is one of the most exciting countries for vegetarians. Their dining scene is so diverse it can satisfy the taste of the pickiest eaters. Fun fact: this country has more vegetarian restaurants per capita than any other place in the world.

Switzerland

Swiss people are absolutely obsessed and dedicated to healthy and conscious living. That explains why they have lots of vegan and vegetarian restaurants.

The post Check Out The Best Countries For Vegetarians appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Well, this Italian sommelier is an expert in wine and telling stories. She travels the world (mostly Europe) trying delicious wine and telling the stories of the vineyards that she visits.

The large majority of the wines that she tries and the wineries that she visits are from Italy. The best wines in the world are from here, so why not?

@wineteller also travels to other countries from time to time to see sights and try wine, however. Take a look at this spectacular shot of a Spanish cava in front of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

In addition, since the genius behind this account is a master sommelier, you can learn a lot about wine pairings with food here. Often, she shares photos of perfect wine and food combinations. I’ve learned a lot about how to pair wine with food since following @wineteller.

This account is a must-follow for any wine lover looking to learn and discover more about wine. Give her a follow today!

The post Love Wine? You’ve Gotta Check Out This Instagram appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Caoba Farms—Antigua, Guatemala

This beautiful garden offers a delicious farm-to-table experience, with vibrant salads, fresh bread, pizzas, and sandwiches. They also have live music in the cafe, a playground, yoga, and a butterfly garden. This is the perfect place to escape for a tranquil farm-to-table experience, with authentic and fragrant delicacies.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by María Isabel Samayoa (@lamariss)

Chez Panisse—Berkley, California

This restaurant stands alone in the farm to table movement for its emphasis on delicious, quality, and organic ingredients, all from local farmers. The menu is always changing, reflecting the seasons, and always ensuring the highest quality culinary experience.

Osteria Francescana Modena, Italy

This culinary experience effortlessly balances tradition with innovation. The menu boast an array of fresh and local ingredients in traditional dishes, offering a delightful and creative take on Italian classics. This place is a must try for anyone visitting Italy, for a true taste of Italian vineyards.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by ITALIAN FOOD BLOGGER (@carnevaliluigi)

Noma, Denmark

This decadent restaurant has maintained a commitment to traditional local Nordic cuisine by foraging local produce, and showcasing a vast number of flavors and seasonal produce.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Anders Husa | Copenhagen Food & Restaurants (@andershusa)

The post Where to Have the Best Farm-to-Table Experiences Around the World appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
• 1 ¼ cups fresh orange juice (from 3 oranges)
• 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil, plus more for greasing 
• 3 large eggs

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 
2. Stir together the flour, orange zest, and baking powder in a medium bowl, and set aside.
3. Beat the sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs with an electric mixer on high speed until almost white (around 1 minute and 30 seconds). Add in the orange juice and beat on low speed until combined. With the mixer running on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture. Beat for about 1 minute, until just combined, but be careful to not overmix. 
4. Transfer the batter to a Bundt cake tin that has been greased with vegetable oil. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack and let it cool completely for about 1 hour.

The post Have a Taste of Italy With This Sicilian Orange Bundt Cake appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Weronika Wiktoria Sarosiek (@xylostelie)

You’ll need just four ingredients to start out. These are Aperol (specifically Aperol, not another liqueur), Prosecco, club soda or soda water, and an orange slice. You’ll also need a wine glass, ice, and a straw for the full experience.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Yohan Chung (@tropikal__soul)

The Aperol spritz is incredibly easy to make. Just pour equal parts Aperol and Prosecco over ice into your wine glass, then finish with a splash of club soda and drop in an orange slice. For more bitterness add more Aperol, and for more fizz and less alcohol add more sparkling water.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Eataly Toronto (@eatalytoronto)

It’s okay to make some substitutions here if you need to. In particular, a different sparkling white wine could be used, and any kind of fizzy water. You can also skip the orange slice if you don’t have one on hand. Another common variation on this drink is the Campari spritz, which is much stronger and more bitter. You can also look around for other spritzes to try with other liqueurs, but Aperol is the most classic.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Zimmer’s alla rum (@anneliezimmer)

The post How to Make the Cocktail Found All Over Italy appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Tokyo, Japan

This vibrant city holds more Michelin Star restaurants than any other place in the world, and with good reason. The sushi plays a major role in Japanese cuisine, but it doesn’t stop there. Tofu dishes, eel, sake, and other delicious meats are a big part of Tokyo’s food scene.

Lima, Peru

The delicious flavors of Peru are based on influences from many cultures, including Japanese, Chinese, Spanish and local South American flavors. Three Lima restaurants made it on the World’s Best Restaurants in the World List in 2016.

Bologna, Italy

Bologna may not officially be the food capital of the world, but it’s surely a food capital of Europe. Famous foods such as “bolognese” sauce and “baloney” originate in this gastronomic Italian city. It’s located in the heart of Italy’s northern region.

The post 3 Food Capitals of the World appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Despite its ubiquity, there are plenty of secrets and facts about mozzarella that most don’t know. Check out these mozzarella tidbits to learn a little more!

It’s Traditionally Made With Buffalo Milk

This is the one key fact that most people don’t know about mozzarella cheese: it is traditionally prepared with milk from buffaloes! The Italian Mediterranean buffalo, a member of the water buffalo family, lends its milk to make the traditional form of mozzarella.

It’s a Great Source of Calcium

Mozzarella cheese is quite fatty and is considered in some respects to be unhealthy, but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have redeeming characteristics. In fact, mozzarella cheese is a great source of calcium, with a 100 gram serving of it containing 73% of your recommended daily dose of this mineral.

You Shouldn’t Freeze It

Want to use a bunch of fresh mozzarella before it goes bad? Well, you better get to cooking, because it doesn’t hold up well to being frozen. In fact, mozzarella cheese that is frozen and then reused is quite unpalatable due to its physical composition being ruined by the process of freezing.

The post Three Things You Didn’t Know About Mozzarella Cheese appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Well, we know what our choice for the most romantic place to eat in the world is, and it probably isn’t what you would imagine!

Grotta Palazzese, a restaurant and hotel located on the Adriatic Coast in Polignano a Mare, Italy, is so romantic. Why? Well, all you have to do is take a look at the unique setting in which it is located.

This five-star hotel is located on top of a sea cliff, but if you go down to the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant, you will find one of the most stunning dining rooms on Earth. Diners at Grotta Palazzese are treated with the experience of dining in a sea cave overlooking the Mediterranean.

Parties and banquets have been hosted in this perfect space since the early 18th century, and it is now one of the most spectacular restaurants on Earth. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to try a delicious tasting menu with an enviable selection of wines, all in one of the most magical settings on the planet.

If you’re looking for a place to take your date, this is it!

The post You Can Eat in a Sea Cave at This Restaurant appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

One popular Italian city that many claim doesn’t have the best pizza is Milan. However, there is at least one stand-out spot that makes pies that are absolutely to die for.

Pizza AM, located on a sleepy side street to the southeast of the center of this bustling city, is undoubtedly the number one spot for delicious pizza in Milan.

Pizza AM is unique in that it doesn’t take reservations, it has a completely relaxed atmosphere, and it has a very limited menu. Instead of showing up at a specific time for which you have reserved a table, you’ll simply wait until one is available. The good thing, however, is that they offer up free shots of traditional liquors and bites of food while you wait!

Once seated, you’ll find a limited menu of traditional Napoli-style pizzas. They feature simple pies, such as Margherita, caprese, and napolitana pies, but the ingredients are so fresh and the pizzas so perfectly wood-fired that you won’t be able to expect anything more.

Be sure to give this iconic restaurant a chance to satisfy your pizza fix the next time you’re in Milan!

The post Milan’s Best Pizza Spot is Pizza AM appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Here’s how to make your own caprese salad at home.

Ingredients

• 2 large tomatoes
• 1 ball of fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 bunch of basil leaves
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Balsamic reduction
• Sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Start off by slicing the large tomatoes into circular pieces. Arrange them in a circle on top of a plate.

Next, slice the ball of fresh mozzarella into similarly-shaped pieces. Arrange them in between the slices of tomatoes.

After this, place basil leaves between the pieces of mozzarella and tomato slices on the plate.

Next, you’ll want to drizzle a moderate amount of extra-virgin olive oil on top of the basil, tomato, and cheese. After this, do the same with the balsamic reduction. But be careful not to go overboard as it can overwhelm the flavor of the other ingredients if you do so.

Finally, sprinkle freshly-ground black pepper and sea salt on your caprese salad.

Your caprese salad is now ready to eat! Enjoy and bon appetit!

The post Caprese Salads are Delicious and Easy to Make appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

These are some of the best countries for vegetarians that will stimulate you to try a whole new way of eating.

Italy

Italian restaurants, bars and bistros are world-know for their amazing cuisine. When you first think of pasta and pizza, it becomes much harder being a vegan or vegetarian. But the good thing is that their menus include so many diverse options, you won’t be missing out on a thing.

India

Most people find it surprising to hear that most Indians stay away from meat. This country is such a treat for anyone who enjoys the vegetarian way of eating. Aside from their rich culture, the food is one of the main reasons why travelers from all over the world go to India.

Ireland

Ireland is one of the most exciting countries for vegetarians. Their dining scene is so diverse it can satisfy the taste of the pickiest eaters. Fun fact: this country has more vegetarian restaurants per capita than any other place in the world.

Switzerland

Swiss people are absolutely obsessed and dedicated to healthy and conscious living. That explains why they have lots of vegan and vegetarian restaurants.

The post Check Out The Best Countries For Vegetarians appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Well, this Italian sommelier is an expert in wine and telling stories. She travels the world (mostly Europe) trying delicious wine and telling the stories of the vineyards that she visits.

The large majority of the wines that she tries and the wineries that she visits are from Italy. The best wines in the world are from here, so why not?

@wineteller also travels to other countries from time to time to see sights and try wine, however. Take a look at this spectacular shot of a Spanish cava in front of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

In addition, since the genius behind this account is a master sommelier, you can learn a lot about wine pairings with food here. Often, she shares photos of perfect wine and food combinations. I’ve learned a lot about how to pair wine with food since following @wineteller.

This account is a must-follow for any wine lover looking to learn and discover more about wine. Give her a follow today!

The post Love Wine? You’ve Gotta Check Out This Instagram appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.