Traditional Christmas sweets like Panettone from Italy or German Lebkuchen have made it into supermarkets across the world. Others are less known beyond borders, although they deserve the same attention. One of those is...
As it gets closer to Christmas, hexagonal packages are popping up on supermarket shelves across Germany. The little window on one side of the packaging reveal a chocolate-glazed cylinder. It is one of Germany’s...
When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, young and old alike get stuck with their eyes on the night sky admiring the fabulous sparks. Don’t we all want to take part on...
If you live somewhere in Europe or North America, you have probably stumbled upon Panettone at some point already. And even if you haven’t tried the traditional Christmas bread from Italy yet, it has...
While British cuisine doesn’t have the very best reputation, its Christmas treats can definitely keep up with those in rest of the world. Together with Christmas Pudding, Mince Pies are at the forefront of...
What’s better than Christmas Pudding, Mince Pies and fruitcake for Christmas? Christmas Pudding, Mince Pies and fruitcake with Brandy Butter! Just think of how the butter melts on some delicious, warm Christmas treats, releasing...
If you speak Spanish, you will probably already chuckle a little about the strange name for a drink. If you don’t: It literally means “monkey’s tale”. But in this case, Cola de Mono has...
Turrón might be as precious to the Spanish as the noble metal, but it is definitely not as rare. More than one kilogram of the white sweet does every Spaniard eat during the pre-Christmas...
One of the things that connects every culture around the world is that we all love to celebrate. And just like traditional food, drinks or clothing, festivals around the globe are as diverse and...
While Sushi has been conquering the world over several decades, another traditional food with raw fish has only recently emerged from the shadows. Ceviche is probably the most signature dish of Peruvian cuisine and...
For the duration of their existence, the Incas lived in constant harmony with nature. They would therefore deify the elements that nurture mother earth – or as the Incas call her “Pachamama” – as...
If you live in one of the hipster capitals of the world, you might have come across this hyped yellow beverage already. But the hot drink that is advertised as Golden Milk or Turmeric...
For centuries, people have been attributing magical capabilities to the elder plant. Be it as a tree of life or a weapon against black magic and witchcraft. It is not far to seek that...
“Oh what kind of pizza is that?” Yes, alright, the concept at first sight may be similar – a flat dough with toppings baked in an oven – but that’s about it. Flammkuchen is...
This layered cake is a true local specialty from the east of Germany. The classic Dresdner Eierschecke is a sheet cake with three layers. The base hereby consists of a sponge or yeast dough....
What looks like small, snowed in cubes of colored glass is actually a traditional oriental sweet. In Turkey, you can find it under the name of Lokum at any bazaar but also industrially made...
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