We’ve all seen them. The waiter plops a gorgeous plate of sumptuous food on the table but, rather than taking out a fork and knife to tuck in, they grab their cellphone and snap a photo. Within minutes, it has been hashtagged #foodporn or #cameraeatsfirst and posted to Tubmlr, Twitter,
Slow Food’s mission is “good, clean and fair food for all,” and of course, that means a focus on local, sustainable and ethical food. But part of the “good” in the “good food” in our mission is also about history, tradition, and connection. Delicious food is always made a little
Who is the biggest consumer of red wine in the world? The Chinese. One glass at a time, the Asian giant made an historic step, outdoing France (second) and Italy (third) in the world placement for the biggest consumer of the wine with a “lucky” color. Ruby red stands for
A journey through Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam in search of the best cooking classes and culinary advice from chefs and grandmothers alike: in this three-part series “Fine Dining Lovers” presents the best dishes, tips, and tricks learnt along the way. First stop: Ao Nang, Thailand for an adventure in curry pastes.
The Arctic diet is certainly under great scrutiny these days! Comedian Ellen DeGeneres is funding anti-seal hunting organizations, President Barack Obama is urging Iceland to cease its whaling practices, and the official Instagram feed of National Geographic is blowing up with negative comments in response to photos of hunting in
Ferran Adria has announced the opening of a BulliPedia Lab in Barcelona where a team of 80 researchers, chefs and techies will work on bringing to life his epic online culinary encyclopedia. The BulliPedia Lab is located in a 5,905-square foot former textile factory and will open May 15th. It will
The best aromatic plants are the ones you get directly from the land, or directly from the person who cultivates them. This is the idea behind Daphnis and Chloe, a Greek herb company launched in 2013. The concept is easy: create a link between authentic Mediterranean producers and customers worldwide,
The New Children’s Museum in San Diego officially opened a much anticipated new exhibition on October 13, 2013. Feast: the Art of Playing with Your Food, will continue through September 2014, with some installations remaining through 2015. The exhibit was developed to encourage families to think about the many ways
Though interest in gastronomy, especially in more distant, exotic cuisines, seems to be growing in Slovakia, some people may still be unfamiliar with what’s right “next door”. This may be the case with a culinary tradition that, while local, remains less known and appreciated than most others: Roma cuisine…READ MORE
Gastronomy is an integral part of the cultural heritage of our cities. When the City of Lyon created Délice in 2007, our goal was to join together forces, talents and ideas within a network of exchange on the theme of gastronomy and good food. Today, with the experiences and discussions that
It has been referred to as the “Disneyland of food”, and it will be established in a town often considered the gastronomic capital of Italy, Bologna. F.I.CO. (Fabbrica Italiana Contadina – Agricultural Italian Factory) is going to be a 10,000 square meter space devoted to food and wine, with stables, aquariums,
In the small towns of Nieuwoudtville, Clanwilliam, Citrusdal and Piketberg, rooibos tea is grown on plantations and provides jobs to around 5000 people in the area. Currently it generates an annual turnover of €35 million, and has been commercially processed since the 1930’s. The Cederberg region is known for its
French gastronomy is so unique that Unesco took the step of ganting it heritage status. But times are changing it seems and French culinary habits and dishes are under threat, the country’s top celebrity chef Alain Ducasse says. The French way of eating is one of the primary cultural and
Khoj is currently running the third edition of its Food Residency – a six-week residency that will focus on generating conversations around ‘food’. Apart from the discussions between the artists-in-residence, the residency aims to develop additional conversations around other food-related issues, such as the politics of food and food as
Created by The Art of Dining, the event invites people for a five course meal at a pop up restaurant within a former Library in Hoxton, however, food is just one facet of the evening as guests will be invited to take part in a what can only be described as
From chicken satay and spicy ground mackerel or tamarind laksa soup, here’s a look at the best street food, markets, shops, and bars in the Malaysian capital. Malaysia is a melting pot of cuisines thanks to large populations of Chinese, Thai, Indian and indigenous Malay. To find all these cuisines, start
