Tag Archives: Protected Designation of Origin

Journey to the Land of Ham and Cheese

Posted on 2012-09-13 by tikichris

Over the next few weeks, I hope to serve a generous portion of stories and pictures from my recent visit to Parma, Italy. I’ll try not to ham it up or say anything too cheesy while sharing the best bits … Continue reading →

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These are a Few of My Favourite PDO Things (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2012-04-05 by tikichris

Parma ham should be from Parma and made to certain specifications. Otherwise, it’s just Parma-like or Parma-style. Same goes for Parmigiano-Reggiano, Burgundy, Douro and Port. Fair enough. These are a Few of My Favourite PDO Things Great British Chefs, 5 … Continue reading →