The Italian island of Sardinia sits in the middle of the Tyrrhenian Sea, gazing at Italy from a distance. Surrounded by a 1,849-kilometer coastline of white sandy beaches and emerald waters, the ...

Food connects cultures, tells stories, and defines traditions, but not all dishes are universally celebrated. Some have sparked outrage, others are steeped in controversy, and a few have even been ...

It's rare that someone suggests you eat a dish that is still wriggling. But on the Italian island of Sardinia, there's a delicacy that does just that. Unlike your standard cheeses that are fermented, ...

Picture this. You’re on a beautiful holiday in the hills of Sardinia. There’s a cool breeze that tempers the Mediterranean sun beating down on you. At the local farmhouse, a charming man offers you ...

Casu Marzu, often called the world's most dangerous cheese, is an illegal cheese found in Sardinia, Italy, made from sheep's milk and infested with live maggots. Because of the obvious health ...

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Outlawed around the world, Casu Marzu makes stomachs turn at the sight of the still living maggots inside it. TikTok has gotten a hold of it recently. We find out why it's Sardinia's greatest delicacy ...

Do you love spending your romantic evenings gorging on some wine and cheese? With over 2000 varieties of cheese available, undeniably cheese is one of the most loved foods around the world. There’s no ...