White callas, roses, poppies and bouganvilleas are all characteristic of the summery Italian countryside. Make your flower arrangements small enough to fit in a carved water glass or a small pitcher, the décor should never interrupt the view of the guests. A sophisticated and cost-effective alternative is combining flowers with aromatic herbs such as rosemary, thyme and basil. Herbs don’t just smell and look graceful; they are also natural mosquito repellents.
The future of pizza could include insect-based dough, lab-grown meat and cheese charred by lasers and it could be coming to a restaurant near you in the next 20 years.
