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Unesco tag fuels Italy's pride despite fears of tourist trap

Italians hailed Unesco's recognition of their cuisine as a win for cultural diplomacy but critics warned it could backfire by turning popular dishes into bland tourist fare.The listing could deliver further economic...

Sicilian cannoli are served at Pasticceria Cappello. — AFP

Chocolate wars as Italian artisans battle Swiss giant

Guido Castagna is pictured in his laboratory where he is making the famous chocolate treat shaped like lingots, the 'Gianduiotto' with cacao, sugar and hazelnut, on December 12, 2023 in Giaveno near Turin, Northwestern Italy. In Turin, a committee was formed made up of large and small local chocolate producers in order to obtain PGI recognition (Protected Geographical Indication) for one of the most famous products in the area: the gianduiotto. But the Swiss Lindt group, owner of the Caffarel brand, opposes it. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP)

Elevating Omani food as a world must-try

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Unesco recognises iftar as 'intangible cultural heritage'

Iftar is the meal that breaks the daytime fast during Ramadhan.

Team behind 'The Taste of Things' hopes to conquer Oscars with French food

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How Do My Calorie Needs Change as I Age?

Your body’s need for fuel shifts as you get older. Your eating habits should shift, too. Food Stylist: Keith Ng. (Joyce Lee/The New York Times)

This Simple Hack Yields the Best Mashed Potatoes

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A Cook’s Tour of the Tokyo Food Scene

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Learning Italian cooking with a Michelin-starred chef

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Cheeses face the heat at Raclette World Championships

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Chef Faisal elevates Omani cuisine on the global stage

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Does blending fruit in a smoothie affect its nutrients?

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Glitzy Dubai hungry for culinary fame

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Embarking on an enchanting journey through Oman’s wild wonders

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Al Mudhaibi’s Grape Festival is a big boost to farmers

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Afghan cook pours his heart into ‘teapot’ lamb stew

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