Photo by The Associated Press
Pope Benedict XVI greets the faithful from his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, earlier this month. Benedict XVI prefers food from his native Bavaria.

Here is a light-hearted look at the cuisine our new Pontiff enjoys. I'm not much of a fan of German cooking; Beer is the Fatherland's import of choice for me. Still, I couldn't help getting hungry reading this. Enjoy!