Who Taught The French To Cook
James Montgomery Flagg (1877 – 1960) “They say that the Italians taught the French to cook. That when Catherine de Medici married King Henry the
We take for granted our modern access to a rich variety of ingredients and international cuisines. The abundance of our culinary experiences have been made possible by a long past of exploration, war, trade, politics, religion, social culture and environment. Every ingredient we use, every plate of food we are served, is part of the fascinating tapestry of human history. Your food has a story to tell.
You have to taste a culture to understand it.
Deborah Cater
It doesn’t take long to find the noodle maker — that is, if you don’t count the day and half drive through Laos’ perilous mountains to reach Ban Siliheuang village in Luang Namtha Province.
What's On The Menu In Ancient Pompeii? Duck, Goat, Snail
It’s one of the key ingredients in Chinese “málà” cooking, and its effects are said to be both physiological and mental.
This is the largest free kitchen in the world. Open 24 hours, year round, this food hall feeds 100,000 people for free each day. And on religious holidays that number can double
His hands seem to fly as they dip the puris (fried discs of dough) into various bowls of fillings and chutneys and passes them out to people waiting impatiently.
Street stalls serving bowls of food were once common across Japan, but have declined in many parts of the country. In Fukuoka, however, yatai are finding new life as they evolve in the 21st Century.
Some claim that chicken-fried steak defies categorization as a mere food item. "Chicken-fried steak tells the story of Texas,"
James Montgomery Flagg (1877 – 1960) “They say that the Italians taught the French to cook. That when Catherine de Medici married King Henry the
Food is a central activity of mankind and one of the single most significant trademarks of a culture.
Mark Kurlansky
Sometimes we come across extra-special treasures that defy categorization – except to say that they’re just great finds. So, here you are – we hope you enjoy!
When we travel we take notes – lots of notes! We love to share our finds and tips to help you plan your next adventure.
If you’re curious about why building a foodie community is so important to us drop by our About Us page. You’ll get to know us a wee bit better, especially why we’re so passionate about the connection between food, travel and culture.
Lou is a self-described home chef who cooks amazing food and generously shares his mouthwatering recipes. His Instagram feed is fun, warm and genuine. Well worth a follow if you want to learn his ways!
Culinary adventures and deep dives into cultures, individual dishes, stories and food festivals. Learn the history behind ingredients and culinary traditions. Explore their global guide for your next food adventure.
We believe food and travel are soulmates, so it’s no surprise that we think the folks from enRoute have some pretty good-to-great tips to share! They have become particularly good at highlighting local favs in destination cities.
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