Posts Tagged ‘food’
Thanksgiving culinary traditions
Today is the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, when families across the country traditionally come together for a day that is centered around a special meal. There are many time-honored recipes and ways of celebrating the day, although it’s worth noting that among the diversity of ethnic and racial groups in the U.S., many of the [...]
The coca leaf in South America
When I was in Peru a few years ago, a common drink served at every restaurant and small hotel at high altitude was coca tea. It has a mild stimulant affect, very much like the caffeine in coffee or black tea, and is said to be especially helpful for dealing with the physical effects of altitude. [...]
Concocting a national drink
The story in the International Herald Tribune lays out the challenge. Nicaragua wants a national drink in order to help boost the country’s identity… Nicaraguan folk music fills the air at the House of the Mejias Godoy, a nightspot in Managua, Nicaragua’s sprawling capital. The plates of steaming food – beans and rice, plantains and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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