Every few years, a new dessert seems to become particularly trendy. A couple of years back, it was all about the cupcake. For a bizarre, dazed moment in time, the most popular pastry seemed to be the cronut. In […]
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French Food Culture: The Illustrious History Of The Croissant
Paris is famed for its pastry, but while millefeuille is marvelous and fans of the éclair abound, the heart and soul of French pastry is undoubtedly the croissant. A breakfast favorite and the source of inspiration for concoctions from the […]
Food, Culture And Going Beyond The Tourist Trail In Marrakech, Morocco
Planning a trip to Marrakech, Morocco? Amanda Mouttaki of MarocMama and Marrakech Food Tours dishes on local life, where to savor truly traditional cuisine, and how to have experiences you won’t find in your guidebook. Get excited for this ultimate […]
Tracing The Heritage Of The Delicious Bakarkhani From The Mughal Era To Present Day South Asia
The memory is so clear in my mind. I was 10, visiting my maternal grandmother in Lahore, Pakistan, and gobbling up anything being offered on a plate. Never in my life had I eaten food that looked so inviting, and […]
Video: What Does The World Eat For Breakfast?
We here at Epicure & Culture believe it’s important to start your day with a nutritious and delicious breakfast. That being said, what you’ll have when you wake largely depends on your culture. The above video, created by BuzzFeed, takes […]
Tasty Travel: A Guide To Southeast Asian Culture Through Spices
Southeast Asian foods are known first and foremost for packing a spicy punch. Herbs and spices are featured front and center in dishes from across the subcontinent, but even under this overarching theme, each country and region has its own […]
An Ode To The Garlic Rice Of The Philippines
A simple dish, as the name suggests, garlic rice or sinangag is a version of rice that has won my heart as the best accompaniment to delicious seafood and vegetable dishes. The humble fried garlic that is usually then fried […]
Make Me Hungry: A Culinary Trip Around The World In One Minute
EAT from Rick Mereki on Vimeo. While this video may not be brand new, it’s still worth a look if you’re interested in culinary travel. Created by three talented and hungry travelers — Rick Mereki, Tim White and Andrew Lees […]
