The citron is mostly grown around the Mediterranean, parts of India, and Central and South America. It is believed the tree was first domesticated in India. As citrons are so high in vitamin C -- they have 3x as much as lemons -- they are efficacious for shaking off a cold or fatigue. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citron

KOREAN CITRON TEA
Yujacha

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There is more than what meets the eye when dealing with the Italian hams known as Prosciutto. While there are two types {cooked and raw}, most non-Italians think of the uncooked, air-cured variety known as Prosciutto crudo. This type of ham has been made in Italy since Roman times, the name coming from Latin meaning "dried of liquid." Prosciutto di ( Read more... )

SICILIAN PASTA WITH ANCHOVIES AND BREADCRUMBS
Pasta con Alici e Pangrattato

On my last visit to Sicily I {the author} spent much time on the beach of the Saracen Hotel at the Isola delle Femmine. The people there joked that they were the only Arabs who did not fight Israel. It crossed my mind that in looks and in character they had much that was Arab ( Read more... )

MASFOUF DE TUNIS
Sweet Ramadan Dessert
6 servings

Masfouf is a Tunisian sweet dessert traditionally served after the break of the fast on Ramadan evenings. It has been compared to the various "soojee" (cream of wheat semolina) preparations encountered in Kashmir, and other parts of India. The techniques of assembling are different, but the idea and ( Read more... )