Have you ever participated in a cooking class during your travels? Or marvelled at the food markets of a city? Or perhaps, there’s one meal that you had one time that you’ve never forgotten about. If you’re anything like us, you’ll agree when we say that food has got to […]
Tag: culinary culture
Qifqi (Albanian Rice Balls) Recipe
A speciality of Gjirokastra, qifqi are rice balls (similar to Italian Arancini) that are flavoured with herbs and bound together with eggs. Easy to make, qifqi are the perfect vegetarian snack, especially when dipped in ajvar (a sauce made from roasted capsicum). Qifqi Recipe Makes: 26 Ingredients: 1 cup medium-grain […]
Greek Koulourakia (butter cookies) Recipe
Like most Greek holidays, food is at the epicentre of it. In the days leading up to Easter, it’s not an uncommon sight to see households preparing big meals for Easter Sunday and making these delicious traditional Koulourakia cookies. Characterised by its butter base, egg glaze and fluffy, airy texture, […]
6 Foods You Need to Try in Japan
When you think of Japanese food, sushi and ramen are the first items that come to mind, right? However, the one thing that visitors to Japan can agree on after visiting the country is that the food is to die for! In fact, I’d even go as far as to […]
5 foodie favourites stirring the pot in Lima
Welcomed onto the list of the world’s top gastronomic capitals, Lima’s culinary offerings can be found in venues from premium hotels to pop-up food fairs. With fresh seafood as the star attractions, visitors to the largest city in Peru can wander into a ceviche shop, or feast on Peruvian chicken […]
Andante Apfelstrudel Recipe
Tucked inside a building along the Donaukanal in Vienna, Austria, you’ll find Andante; an area they describe as a “culinary stage” for cooking classes, workshops or presentations. An area that has been created for cultural and culinary encounters, Andante has created a space where strangers and friends can immediately feel […]