Archive for the ‘culinary cultures’ Category

Singapore’s food paradise

If you’re a traveler who counts culinary adventures as one of your favorite means of exploring new cultures, then Singapore may be an appealing destination.  Noted author and chef Anthony Bourdain has a mouth-watering piece in the NY Times Travel Magazine about his experiences with food in Singapore. There’s a fever-dream quality to Singapore, particularly if [...]

September 25, 2006 Asia, cities, culinary cultures 1 Comment

Connecting to the world with camel’s milk

Great article in the Christian Science Monitor about how nomadic herders in Mauritania have a newly thriving business in selling camel’s milk to the world.  It’s a story about how sometimes the best economic aid is simply an idea that helps a local population become more self sufficient, as well as how globalization has provided newfound links [...]

September 1, 2006 culinary cultures 0 Comments

How the world cools off

How do you cool off on a hot summer day?  What refreshing drink do you reach for?  According to this entertaining story in the NY Times, your drink of choice may very well depend on “who you are and where you’re from.” “What quenches your thirst depends on who you are,” said Dr. Barbara Rolls of Pennsylvania [...]

June 22, 2006 culinary cultures 0 Comments

McArabia flatbreads and fried rice patties

Ever had a craving for a Kalubi beef burger on fried rice patties glazed with soy sauce?  Or chicken on flatbread with onions and garlic mayonnaise? These menu choices are a part of McDonalds’ efforts to cater to local tastes in its international fast food empire.  The Kalubi burger was a hit in Taiwan and [...]

June 6, 2006 culinary cultures 0 Comments

Vegetarians rule in Bombay

Never mind pets, smokers or loud music at 2 a.m. House hunters in Bombay increasingly are being asked: “Do you eat meat?” If yes, the deal is off. Yes, it’s true.  According to this article, it’s becoming increasingly common in Bombay (Mumbai), India, for some home owners to sell or rent only to other vegetarians, [...]

May 31, 2006 culinary cultures 0 Comments
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