What you need to know about the world's most expensive ham
Who knew so much flavor and so much variety can come from a single animal, the pig? Explore the tasty world of jamón ibérico!
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Katka Lapelosová is a born-and-raised New York food and travel writer, who has also lived in Charleston, South Carolina, and Prague. She opts to spend most of her vacation time eating, talking with local chefs, and learning about interesting bits of food culture along the way.
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- Czech food and beer
- NYC bagels and pizza
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