Ever wonder how rare and delicious truffles are found? Join Karine in the Perigord region of France as she learns how dogs are trained to unearth one of the world's great delicacies. On Viking's Chateaux, Rivers & Wine river cruise, you can visit a working truffle farm.

In the pristine waters off the coast of Croatia, just outside Dubrovnik, Pero Sare and his family have been farming oysters and mussels for generations. These delicious gems of the sea live just beneath the surface and take about a year to grow to maturity.

Soups are an integral part of Russian culture. Every dinner starts with a homemade soup, always made from scratch and with the freshest ingredients. Sampling these tasty creations is a great start towards understanding Russia and its people.