Exploring global cuisines and food traditions.
The history of chocolate reveals that the creamy and tasty bars wrapped in foil have a long history. Well, not in today’s familiar form. All products of cacao origin have a rich and storied history that will leave many in awe. The first documented mention of chocolate dates back to the Olmecs, around 1500-400 BC….
It is impossible to downplay the fermented food cultural significance. Name that culture in any corner of the world that does not have at least one fermented food that has been passed down across generations. In Korea, there’s kimchi, injera in Ethiopia, sauerkraut in Germany, Garri in Nigeria, and wines and beers from different parts…
A historical review of traditional food preservation methods reveals that humans managed to maintain food longevity before the harnessing of electricity and the invention of refrigeration. Nowadays, we seldom give afterthoughts to the sophisticated preservation methods available to us. Only a few centuries ago, human civilizations were not as technologically sophisticated, yet they managed to…
Local cuisines around the world are evolving thanks to globalization and food creativity. In recent years, the probability of finding kimchi tacos, tandoori pizzas, and sushi burritos in one food court has gone higher. The lines that demarcate various culinary cultures are becoming increasingly blurred. Thanks to globalization, young people may mistake adopted cuisines for…
The history of sushi reveals that it was not always a dish, but a method of fish preservation. Today, this symbol of culinary artistry has become a frontline on the menu of most Chinese restaurants around the world. The story of sushi’s emergence on the global culinary scene is a unique one. The craft, culture…
