Anyone who came across my first “stomach meets stomach” article knows that my time in Florence turned me into a die-hard consumer of Lampredotto, the locally-famous cow stomach concoction served at numerous street carts across the city. It’s one of the relatively few Tuscan specialties that has yet to migrate outside of it’s place of…
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A Collage of Collagen: Soppressata Toscana
Stepping into a panini shop in Italy is a truly remarkable experience for any food-inclined individual. Despite not being elegant in the slightest, many of the most widely-renowned panini purveyors have their own unique character that distinguish them from their competition. For one eatery, that character may stem from their chalkboard menu and decades-old surroundings….
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…
Rocky Mountain Oysters: Is it Worth Eating?
Rocky Mountain Oysters: Let’s talk about them. This culinary anomaly is a source of contempt for even the most adventurous eaters. Those who know what they are likely need to hold back a gag reflex whenever the term is brought up. Those who don’t are in for a rude awakening. Rocky mountain oysters have no…
Tasting Tongue at El Rincon Zacatecano Taqueria
Mexican cuisine rivals pizza as the type of food that I most frequently crave. Although the bright, vibrant flavors of Mexico tend to be most enjoyable during the summer months, I find myself searching for enchiladas and tacos year-round, and many Americans likely feel the same way. I recently trekked out in below-freezing temperatures to…