Crushing Grapes…But Not For Wine: Schiacciata con l’uva

Every since arriving in Florence four weeks ago, Panini have been a staple of my diet (yes, panini is the plural form of panino). Besides being cheap, abundant and filling, these panini are deeply satisfying to the point where I can confidently say that they some of the best sandwiches I’ve ever eaten. What makes…

Stomach Meets Stomach: Sergio Pollini Lampredotto

Florence, Italy is a city of hugely influential art, breathtaking architecture and, of course, amazing food. For my final semester of college, I’m traveling across the pond to Florence. I’ll spend three months learning all I can about the rich food culture of the land of Piazzas, Pasta and Pomodoro. When planning a trip to…

Mr. Kim’s Dishes Out Modern Mochi Worth Obsessing Over

We’re starting off with a bit of a confession today: I’ve never been a big fan of mochi. Those little spheres of ice cream enrobed in rice shells weren’t ever something that I wanted to put in my mouth. The chewy exterior reminded me of Play-Doh, and I constantly found myself wrapped up in the…