Food & Wine Archive

A man who accepts a sprig of basil from a woman is as good as married. Now, curse it!

Here's a maverick suggestion when death comes knocking: Make brownies

If you really want to go whole hog you need to get to know its parts.

Getting old? Maybe it's time few goopy grape pills — and a nice wine bath.

"Since it is a birthday," said the owner, "we are open for you."

Any self-respecting Sicilian road trip depends on almonds, pistachios, and, of course, spleen sandwiches.

Improve your wine knowledge (and have some fun) with a home taste test.

The reality of day-to-day life in Tuscany is closer to brass-tacks bollito, an all-purpose meal-maker.

When you wed on Valentine's Day, you'd better have a special Italian meal handy.

EU pressure means Italy's famed tocai is headed for brand extinction.

Winter wine is a German tradition that migrates south to sunny Italy in the dead of winter.

Primitivo is anything but primitive — if you pay attention to a rich history.