Find new culinary delights, hidden restaurants, and recipes. And learn how food shapes our cultures.
Do you have a favourite go-to treat? Delicious snacks are enjoyed all over the world! But, changing it up and trying snacks from other places can be an exciting way to dive into another culture and change things up. British snacks, in particular, are a world unto themselves. We know that the British love their fish …
We all love snack food, whether it be healthy or not. And we grow up with an appreciation for our own country’s snack foods, but discovering how other cultures do their snacking is always intriguing and exciting. Japan is a nation of healthy food that blurs the line between cuisine and art, but it is …
Discover hundreds of new dishes with these Greek, Turkish, and Cypriot recipes. With an emphasis on fresh ingredients and simple techniques, Greek food is undoubtedly incredibly popular the world over. However, when we consider Greek dishes, quite often only a few staples jump to mind fresh salads with feta and olives, hearty dishes such as …
Get ready to travel your way around the continent with your stomach and discover the best Asian cookbooks from Japan, to Korea, Vietnam, and India. Cookbooks are a huge passion of mine, there’s very little that will stop me dropping money on a new cookbook despite my wallet crying out at me. The history and …
‘To the ruler, the people are heaven; to the people, food is heaven.’ (Ancient Chinese Proverb) Food is heaven in Chinese culture. Visit any of China’s twenty-two provinces shows and you are sure to find food spilling out of restaurants, bars and street stalls at scintillating speed. China is a country that treats us to …
Whether you’re looking to learn Persian, Turkish, Israeli, or Arab cuisine, these Middle Eastern cookbooks will take you on a culinary journey as you learn to recreate the same fragrant, spiced dishes that we know and love. Growing up in an Egyptian household, I’m no stranger to the delights of Middle Eastern cuisine, but even …
When we think Japanese alcohol, we think sake. But the best Japanese drinks include fantastic beer, whiskey, and more. And then there’s all the Japanese soda and soft drinks to get to know. When it comes to all things culinary, Japan is legendary the world over for its varied and wonderful foods. Sushi, onigiri, okonomiyaki, …
Delve into the fascinating history of tea in Japan, the types of Japanese tea you can try, and how to brew them at home. Plus discover some interesting books about Japanese tea and tea ceremonies. The world of tea is a fascinating subject to dive into, with a long history that few are aware of …
Here’s what to expect when you visit a Japanese izakaya for the first time, as well as what food and drinks you’ll find on an izakaya menu. The Japanese izakaya is, to put it simply, Japan’s answer to a British pub. Famed for delicious Japanese drinks and jaw-dropping Japanese food, Japanese izakaya are places that …
Get to know the best Latvian food, drink, and desserts to try at home or on your future trips to Latvia. Cold countries with tough climates and rugged landscapes have a wonderful habit of developing hearty cuisines made from belly-filling carbohydrates and meats, as well as a love of forest-floor foraging. Latvia is no different. …