Amy E. Robertson
The Quest for the Perfect Cannolo
Roberto Chemi, the self-proclaimed “Cannoli Wizard” of Taormina, cautiously revealed the secrets to his perfect pastries to me—and explained why he sells sweets that are named after the Mob.
Making Wine, Not War, in Lebanon
"We bring grape samples by taxi from Syria to decide when to harvest there," says Karim Saadé, a winemaker based in Lebanon who sources grapes from across the border. "We’ve adapted to the situation."
Meet Beirut’s Ice Cream King, Whose Shop Survived a Civil War
Mitri Hanna Moussa claims that his ice cream shop didn't close "even when bombs were going off." The oven he uses to bake his cookies is pitted by shrapnel.
Meet Beirut’s Ice Cream King, Whose Shop Survived a Civil War
Mitri Hanna Moussa claims that his ice cream shop didn't close "even when bombs were going off.” The oven he uses to bake his cookies is still pitted by shrapnel.
