"'Tis not the meat, but 'tis the appetite make eating a delight."

-- Sir John Suckling (English poet. 10 February 1609 – 1 June 1642) Perhaps more than any country, it's hard to say of Italy that there is a national cuisine. While it is also hard to say this of France, Italy has had far more history and civilisations roll through... Read more >>> Basmati is a long grain rice with a fine texture whose grains separate easily when cooked. It is... Read more >>>