Peering through the window of La Prosciutteria is like looking at a set design. The stage: Emilia Romagna. The plot: a drama about Italianità — ‘Italianness’. Walloping great ham hocks ...

All opinions are my own. If you have two days to spend in Parma, I’d suggest using one to explore the Food Valley (ideally with a guided tour of various producers) and at least one full day ...

Fittingly, it’s the food that is the crowning glory. I was able to tour both a Parma ham and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory. There are many across the region and some are open to visitors.

"Paczki Day is a Parma holiday. We are very proud of our Eastern European communities here for many reasons, not the least of which is the variety of food and baked goods we can enjoy in ...

The process — and the product — draws hundreds of thousands of foodies and curious visitors from all over the world to the area each year to take food tours. Up and down the streets of Parma ...