Essential Cookbooks for the Culinary Traveler
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The fastest way into the heart of a culture might very well be through its local cuisine. More »
11 Weird Japanese Foods
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These are the slimiest, hairiest, chewiest and smelliest foods commonly eaten in Japanese households.
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Cooking Banh Xeo, Vietnamese Street Food Without Borders
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The Without Borders boys learn how to make Banh Xeo, a vietnamese specialty, from not only the best Banh Xeo maker in Vietnam, but the best Banh Xeo maker in the world. More »
The Peace Corps for Cooks: Volunteer Travel with the Culinary Corps
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How culinary professionals are immersed in volunteer projects with local communities. More »
How To Be A Vegetarian In Korea
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There is no word in Korean for vegetarian and the concept is often quite foreign to Koreans. There is also no such thing as "hold the shrimp" or "can I get tofu instead of cheese?"
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5 Asian Food Blogs To Read Before Traveling To Asia
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Consider food blogs as travel guides that give you another angle through which to experience culture.
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Why British Food Isn’t as Bad as You Think
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It's easy to assume we Brits don't care about food. We eat our main meal at the bus stop, drink our own body weight in warm lager and then cradle a donner kebab on the way home like it’s our only friend. More »
America's Best Ice Cream Shoppes
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The third Sunday in July is National Ice Cream Day! Valerie Ng shares eight great spots to grab a scoop. More »
Best Chocolate in Barcelona
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When in Barcelona, you must visit Petritxol street. Sure there are art galleries and bookshops, but the real treat is the chocolate! More »
Armchair Travel: We Heart Food!
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That's right. And we've been eating up a storm around the globe More »
A Taste of Cognac, France
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Step aside Champagne, it's Cognac's turn. More »
Matador's Favorite Restaurants In The World
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Matador's staff pick their favorite places in the world to eat. And we're a pretty varied bunch! More »
7 Reasons To Take A Cooking Class
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Cooking classes are great ways to learn about local food and make new friends. More »
Dog Meat and Rooster Balls: The 10 Most Exotic Asian Foods
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From Indonesian bats to Taiwanese rooster balls, these foods aren't for everyone's tastes. More »
Random Restaurant Review: Authentic Italian In Bangkok
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"Other guys may be headed for hand jobs around the corner, but me, I’m drooling at the prospect of the eggplant parmigiana." More »
Learning Experiences: How to Survive a Chinese Banquet
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It was our first university banquet. I was new to everything in China and I took in the scene with an air of intrigued bewilderment that didn’t leave me the whole time I lived and worked in Beijing. More »
11 of the World's Most Vegetarian-Friendly Cities
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Whether you’re a vegetarian or simply seeking new gastronomic experiences, put the following veggie-friendly cities on your travel agenda. More »
Munching Montana: A Road Trip Guide to Montana’s Most Unique Local Food
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A quick guide to Montana's most notable local food, whether restaurants, farmer's markets, or even wild edibles you can stop and pick along the way. More »
Ripped Knickers and Other Chilean Food You Just Have to Try
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Look beyond the loathsome burger joints of the capital and you’ll find a staggering wealth of cheap, wholesome food that puts other countries to shame. More »
Berlin Binge Eating 101
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We sent Tom Gates out with an empty belly and asked him to eat as much as he could in one day. It turns out that the man can eat a lot. More »
A Guide To Eating In Brazil
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Beware: Asking for a complete churrasco will mean you get every last piece of the animal barbecued, from the chicken’s heart to the pig trotters. More »
How To Order Sushi Like A Ninja
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NO chopsticks, NO wasabi, NO soy sauce. More »
The Five Worst Pizzas In the World
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The cheese is the problem here. It sweats as if masturbating, defending a pie of oozy things that can’t be wiped up with a paper towel. More »
Foodie Primer for Hawaii: 13 Local Foods To Try
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The word “Lomilomi” in Hawaiian means to massage—raw salmon cubes are massaged with Hawaiian sea salt, then left to marinate with chopped onions and tomatoes, like a Hawaiian Ceviche. More »
Goodbye Sushi, Hello Ceviche
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Cooking raw fish in citrus juice is at the heart of one of South America's most popular dishes, Ceviche. More »
Eat Your way Through Seattle’s International District
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Seattle Expert Megan Hill takes you through the city's International District and details the best spots for lunch, dinner, dessert, tea and more. More »
10 Spots in Chicago for BYOB Dining - Eat Well and Save
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Thanks to Chicago’s quirky liquor laws, you can cut down on dining expenses at BYOB – bring your own beer and wine - restaurants all around the city. Here are some stand-outs. More »
10 Ramen Shops in Tokyo Worth Visiting
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2. Menya Musashi: "The cooks are animated in the open kitchen, with the head noodle chef constantly yelling as he pulls noodles from boiling water. . ." More »
Breton in Oz: A Couchsurfer Talks of Food from Home
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Breton couchsurfer Delphine Mazars tells us a bit about local cuisine in Brittany, France. More »
Sexy Sushi: The Global Foreplay Food
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Something about sushi makes sexy singles around the world want to take off their clothes. More »
Cultural Respect: Food Ethics And The Conscious Traveler
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Can a person maintain their own ethics around food and be respectful of other cultures food offerings? More »
Houston Har Gow
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Valerie Ng explores a side of Houston where the familiar fallbacks of BBQ and Tex-Mex are strangely absent. More »
Barbecue Around the World
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What is it about cooking over a smoldering pit that brings out the best in people? More »
What Every Backpacker Should Know About Cooking For Themselves
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Chaos, Culture and Kim Chi: A Korean Cafeteria
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School cafeterias offer a window into the evolving culture of Korea. More »
A Beginner's Guide To Foraging For Food
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Though we have found more complex ways to assemble a meal, foraging remains relevant today for anyone interested in cheap, locally-sourced, food. More »
Armchair Travel: Grill Baby, Grill!
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Fourth of July is upon us and it's time to fire up those grills. More »
Realistic Body Parts Sculpted from Bread Attract Visitors to Thai Bakery
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Artist Kittiwat Unarrom's realistic body parts sculpted from bread are entirely edible. More »
