World food culture

The Indian thali: a balanced tray that tells a regional story and a way of eating together

World - World food culture - Thali is not the name of one dish but a way of arranging several portions on a single tray. Rice or bread, dal, vegetables, something sour, yoghurt and a sweet create a rhythm of changing flavours; ..

12/10/2026
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Danish smørrebrød: the open sandwich and the art of composing a lunch

World - World food culture - Smørrebrød begins with a slice of bread, usually rye, but what goes on top can make a lunch of many layers of flavour. The way the order is chosen, the ingredients combined and the whole thing eaten ..

11/10/2026
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Swiss raclette: melted cheese and a shared table in the cold season

World - World food culture - Raclette is both the name of a cheese and the name of a method: heating it, then scraping the melted layer onto potatoes and whatever is served alongside. What makes a raclette meal so well loved is ..

06/10/2026
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Injera in Ethiopia and Eritrea: the shared platter that binds a community

World - World food culture - Injera is at once a fermented flatbread, the base that holds the stews and the tool for bringing food to your mouth. On the shared platter of Ethiopia and Eritrea, its spongy, lightly sour surface s ..

04/10/2026
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Italian aperitivo: the pause at the end of the day, between a drink and a conversation

World - World food culture - Aperitivo is not simply a happy hour. In many Italian cities it is the passage from work into the evening, when a drink alongside a few small dishes and a conversation slows the day's rhythm down. O ..

01/10/2026
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West African jollof: a pot of red rice, memories of home and a proud argument

World - World food culture - Jollof is a pot of orange-red rice fragrant with tomato, onion, chilli and spices, and at the same time the subject of lively arguments between West African countries. Behind the question of whose v ..

26/09/2026
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Mexican corn and the tortilla: how nixtamalisation feeds an entire cuisine

World - World food culture - In Mexico, corn is not only an ingredient but a farming calendar, an indigenous memory and the foundation of a whole range of dishes. Nixtamalisation — cooking and steeping the kernels in an alkalin ..

26/09/2026
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Yum cha in Hong Kong: drinking tea, eating dim sum and keeping the rhythm of morning meetings

World - World food culture - Yum cha means, plainly enough, going out for tea, but the experience has long included baskets of dim sum, the sound of conversation and the rhythm of families and friends meeting. The meal is remem ..

21/09/2026
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Mezze culture in the eastern Mediterranean: when the table becomes a space for sharing

World - World food culture - Mezze is a way of eating built from many small plates set in the middle of the table, where the conversation and everyone's presence matter as much as the food. From hummus and dressed vegetables to ..

19/09/2026
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Top 10 Outstanding Dishes of Zhejiang, China

World - World food culture - Zhejiang is located on the coast, a land of green mountains and blue waters, rich in natural resources, also known as the "land of fish and rice. " The local people place great importance on their d ..

15/09/2026
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Japanese washoku: a philosophy of the seasons and the art of balance at the table

World - World food culture - Washoku is not simply a list of familiar Japanese dishes. It is a way of watching the seasons, choosing ingredients, combining colours and arranging a meal so that it feels harmonious. A tray that l ..

15/09/2026
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Fenghuang Ancient Town - China's Premier Ancient City

World - World food culture - Fenghuang is a small, beautiful, and peaceful town. Fenghuang is charming for its ancient scenery and its simple, honest people. It carries the breath of a classic style, along with a truly unique a ..

13/08/2026
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Characteristic Features of Japanese Culture

World - World food culture - Japan has always been known as a country with a long-standing culture, rich in national identity, harmoniously combining the old and the new to create unique characteristics for Japanese culture. Jo ..

01/08/2026
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Above is Heaven, Below are Suzhou and Hangzhou

World - World food culture - A city of elegant beauty, where the scenery and people both bring a wonderful feeling. There are many scenic spots and tourist destinations, with the Classical Gardens of Suzhou being the most famou ..

01/08/2026
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10 Landscapes Beautiful Beyond Human Imagination

World - World food culture - If you ever have the chance to visit these places, you will be left in awe and even disbelieve your own eyes because the scenery unfolding before you is as beautiful as a painting. Dutch Tulip Field ..

01/08/2026
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Visiting Shirakawago Ancient Village at the Foot of Mount Hakusan

World - World food culture - Shirakawago ancient village is located at the foot of Mount Hakusan, Gifu Prefecture in central Japan, about 350km from Tokyo. Shirakawago in Japanese means "village of white rivers ". Shirakawago a ..

30/07/2026
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Global Cultures and Baffling Moments for Tourists

World - World food culture - From phallic paintings everywhere in Bhutan, beating thieves to death in Nigeria, to shockingly polite attitudes in Canada… tourists from all over the world share the most memorable culture shocks t ..

29/07/2026
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Ine Floating Town – A Dreamy Japanese Version of Venice

World - World food culture - The lesser-known small fishing village of Ine, located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, is attracting the attention of travel enthusiasts around the world for its beauty that rivals even the real Venice. ..

29/07/2026
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8 Famous Chinese Hot Pot Dishes for Cold Winter Days

World - World food culture - As winter approaches, enjoying a steaming hot pot in this weather is truly one of life's simple pleasures! Hot pot is a traditional and immensely popular dish in China. As a food lover, you have end ..

25/07/2026
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