The Week in Bites
21st December 2014

PROFESSIONAL INSTAFOODIES

This week at Fine Dining Lovers we took a look at some of the most popular food bloggers on Instagram. We narrowed the list down to 18 "Instafoodies" who bring something different and exciting to the table.

Check out our full list here and start following some of the most influential food bloggers on the fastest growing social networking platform on the web.

BUSTING FOOD MYTHS

Does alcohol really cook out? This simple question has been asked time and again, usually with the same answer: alcohol evaporates. We dug a little deeper and found out that this isn't necessarily true. In fact, a study revealed that up to 75% of alcohol remains on the plate.

So why do chefs keep perpetuating this myth? Read our special investigation to get all the answers.

ITALY'S PANDORO

Panettone, that flavorful Italian bread made with candied fruits and raisins, is the darling of Christmas. But Italy has another contender that's hoping to get its spot in the limelight: pandoro.

It's name literally translates to ''golden bread'' and it's tall, buttery and delicious. Aside from having a different shape, pandoro doesn't contain candied fruit and raisins, which makes it ideal for some foodies.  

Find out the history behind this tempting Christmas sweet and how to enjoy it during the holidays.