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- 05 DecEdina in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
A guide to Philippine cuisine
photo by George Parrilla on Flickr
The Philippines is a bewildering place which for many travelers is still a mystery, a large blank chunk on the map. The second largest archipelago in the world contains no less than 7000 islands, and to visit all of them could be a lifetime’s endeavor.
There’s a whole lot of Philippines to see, which is all the more reason to see it, or taste it – after all, one of the ways to get to know a country is through its cuisine. Philippine cuisine is one of the least spicy cuisines in Asia, but it is far from bland!
The most common meals in the Philippines have their roots in various Asian, European and indigenous recipes and styles of cooking, which makes them truly unique. For the hungry traveler in the Philippines, here’s a guide to Philippine cuisine. …
- 13 Oct
5 amazing Christmas dishes from around the world
Ethiopian Doro Wat, photo by stu_spivack on Flickr
If you love food, then regardless of your beliefs, you probably have a soft spot for Christmas as well. Not because of the presents, decorations or carols, but because Christmastime is the time to bring you delicious recipes that you don’t get the chance to eat all year long.
Evey country where Christmas is celebrated has its stock of Christmas dishes that are enjoyed during the holiday season. So if you’re planning on spending Christmas traveling, why not check out what kinds of dishes people around the world eat around that time? Here are 5 amazing Christmas dishes from around the world that will definitely give your palate a kick. …
- 10 Octandra88 in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 foodie travel experience to have before you die
Kuala Lumpur street food, photo by flydime on flickr
Most people travel because they want to see interesting places, they like the feeling of being somewhere they’ve never been before, or because they want to experience things that they don’t get to do or see in their day to day life.
And surprising you palate with unusual flavors if often a huge part of the travel experience for many tourists, especially those who consider themselves gourmets.
Foodies sure love sights and attractions just like any other traveler, but they also actively search out the best (and sometimes the worst) of the world’s cuisines, authentic dishes spiced up with local cuisine-savvy that you can’t find in a neighborhood ethnic restaurant. If you’re a dedicated food-lover, then here are top 5 foodie travel experiences to have before you die. …
- 02 Mayevike14 in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
A short guide to Norwegian cuisine
photo by cyclonebill
Most anyone knows about smorgasbords, but what about other delicacies of Nordic cuisine? Norway doesn’t instantly conjure up images of mouth-watering concoctions, like the mention of France, but there is much to be found for foodies in these parts of Scandinavia. Norwegian cuisine is largely based on raw ingredients that were readily available for people in the past, and many of these unusual recipes are still widely used.
While ‘global’ dishes like pasta or pizza are just as commonplace in Norway as anywhere else, it is worth looking at the more traditional foods too on your trip to this amazing country, so here’s a short guide to Norwegian cuisine. …
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