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Italy is known for some of the best foods in the world. It's home to some of the greatest bread, pasta, gelato, and wine, as we all know, but there are a lot of other delicious dishes that are lesser known, yet equally amazing. This past summer I got the wonderful opportunity to study abroad in Italy, making my way around several parts of the country and trying a ton of amazing foods that honestly, I now wish I would've eaten more of. You simply have  to visit Italy at least once in your life — I insist. I understand that the number of food options can be overwhelming and you might be unsure what to eat in Italy. So, the following is a list that my fellow Spoon members and I have put together for you on 50 of the foods that you absolutely must try there (although, I'd certainly advise you try more if you can). 1. Tomatoes Tomatoes ( pomodori ) are a huge part of Italian food culture , as they're the backbone of the most terrific sauces, soups, salads, and more. The mos...

Dear Heloise: You had a recipe for FAST COLESLAW that was easy to make and had a nice taste to it. Having just graduated from college and moved into my first apartment, I have to prepare my own meals, and I’d love to have that recipe. — Tiffany B., Hartford, Conn. Tiffany, I’m happy to repeat my Fast Slaw recipe for you. Here it is: 1 (1-pound) package coleslaw mix 1/4 cup Italian dressing (or 1/2 cup, depending on your taste) 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon dill 1 teaspoon soy sauce . Place all ingredients in a large plastic bag and shake, shake, shake! You can add a teaspoon of lemon juice if you’d like, or if you want something with a bite, add a dash of hot sauce. If you’re looking for more recipes that have stood the test of time, go to my website, www.Heloise.com, or send a stamped (70 cents), self-addressed, business-size envelope, along with $3, to: Heloise/Main Dishes, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. Since you’re just starting to make all of your own meals...

(Image credit: Studio Job + Seletti via Designboom) Is there anything more American than firing up the grill and tossing on a few brats and burgers to enjoy with with friends and family? Well, if that's your preferred way to spend summer afternoons , then we have good news: A new furniture collaboration celebrates the iconic foods of backyard grill masters everywhere. Italian brand Seletti is partnering with Studio Job for the 'UN_LIMITED EDITIONS' collection, which will debut at Maison & Objet in Paris. (Image credit: Studio Job + Seletti via Designboom) The fast food furniture pairs "Seletti's passion for unconventional projects, and Studio Job's cheeky creative approach ," says Designboom, and we have to agree. The loveseat is shaped like a hot dog bun, with a dog lumbar pillow (complete with mustard) and the hamburger bun chair with a patty shaped cushion look like they belong in a wacky art installation , a super kitschy diner themed pad ...

Advertisement Published: August 13th 2017 Edit Blog Post Paris Notre Dame Our last full day in Paris, it is Saturday, it is fine, and we have things to do. First up a lunch date. We walk to our local railway station and buy a one day rail pass. Today we’ll use it to the max. We have things to do and places to see. We have decided to have lunch somewhere on the Left Bank. There is a cooling breeze so we look for a sheltered restaurant that offers a menu to fit our appetite and wallet. We choose a restaurant that looks across the Seine to Notre Dame. A very friendly waiter assists us to our table and leaves English language menus . A nearby diner lights the first of many cigarettes so we move down wind of him. The waiter returns and realizes we have moved. He understands. We both decide on chicken-filled crepes and a caesar salad on the side. Time for people watching while we wait. Actually the position of the restaurant on a street corner means we are watching tourist buses instead...