I grew up hearing the word—Abruzzo—but didn’t know what it meant. The older generation, their parents born in Italy, often spoke words I didn’t understand. Words of emphasis, food words, sometimes ...

Saffron, a spice derived from the Crocus sativus flower, is most commonly associated with Asia and the Middle East. But saffron crocus thrive around the Mediterranean, including Italy, where they ...

When you find a great under-the-radar, bargain-priced ramen or dumpling joint in a big city, you may only tell a few select friends (and only if you’re feeling generous). But some secrets are too ...

The Abbey of San Giovanni in Venere is perched on a bluff above the Adriatic Sea, overlooking a patch of grapevines, olive trees, and a long sandy stretch of beach. In the Italian province of Chieti, ...

A new generation of exacting growers and winemakers has brought vitality to an Italian region known for its cheap wines. By Eric Asimov Reporting from Cugnoli, Atri, Loreto Aprutino, Pianella and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Amazingly, after watching four episodes of Tucci in Italy I have not booked a ticket to Italia to try some of the delicious food ...