At a job I had a few years back, my boss even brought me cheese instead of cake for my birthday. So of course, I immediately said sí to an invitation to visit Parma, Italy to learn all about how ...

It was known as Caseus Parmensis, or the "cheese from Parma." By the 15th century, it was being made in large wheels weighing close to 40 pounds. Parmesan is sometimes called the "King of Cheese ...

There’s Parma ham, of course, and Parmesan cheese. Around 35 miles southeast is Modena, the home of balsamic vinegar. And below that is Bologna, famous for tortellini — delicate pasta pockets ...

salt and air can be certified as authentic by the Parma Ham Consortium. Tourists regularly flock to the region, known for other epicurean delights like balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese ...