How One Parmigiano Saved an Ancient Breed of Cattle
It’s a balmy afternoon in Reggio Emilia, Italy, and I’m standing in a barn with a cow breeder named Marco Prandi, staring into his phone. “Allora cerchiamo la natività…” he mutters to himself while scrolling through Google Image search results. Thumbnail-size paintings of nativity scenes from artists in bygone eras whiz by until, finally, he […]
Water Buffalo, the Bovine Behind Italy’s Most Famous Mozzarella
They’re docile, intelligent creatures and their milk makes some of the best mozzarella you’ve ever tasted.