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Mexican nixtamalized corn flour Mix Tape - Shutterstock Nixtamalization: An ancient Mesoamerican cooking technique Food and DrinkFebruary 5, 2025Nixtamalization remains at the heart of Mexican culinary traditions. Tortillas, tamales, pozole, and atole are all made with nixtamalized maize
Bits of delicious Pecorino Romano, a typical Italian cheese made from sheep's milk Alessio Orru - Shutterstock Pecorino: A Roman tradition woven into pilgrimage routes Food and DrinkJanuary 29, 2025Centuries ago, pecorino became a vital provision for pilgrims journeying to sacred sites such as Rome or Assisi.