Eierschecke – Dresden’s Answer To Cheesecake
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....
Lokum – Colorful Candy Out Of A Dusty Rainbow
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...
The Best Traditional Drinks You Have Never Even Heard Of
Caipirinha and Mojito, two cocktails that have made it to international fame. Both national drinks, of Brazil and Cuba, are nowadays available in many bars across the globe. But what about all the other...
Bleigießen – Let Lead Reveal Your New Year’s Fortune
As we approach the end of the year and look back on what has happened in the previous months, we also start wondering what the new year will bring. And since humans are curious...
Chicha: Peruvian Corn Beer – Traditionally Made With Spit!
First off: Chicha is originally made with spit! And that is reason enough to take a closer look at this traditional beverage from South America. Peruvian culture has evolved around the country’s location along...
Castells: The Human Towers Of Catalonia
It is a warm summer day in Catalonia. The square in front of the town hall is crowded with men and women in colorful jerseys. Suddenly out of the crowd rises a tower of...
Mantı – Tortellini Anatolian-Style!
Meat-filled pockets of dough are a common element of cuisines around the world. Italy has its Raviolis or Tortellinis, China its Baozi and Poland its Pierogis. And then there is Manti from Turkey! Manti...
The 7 Best Places To Eat Currywurst In Berlin
Next to Döner Kebap, Currywurst is Germany’s most popular fast food and Berlin is the place where it was supposedly invented. The traditional sausage with curry sauce is pretty much available on every turn...
Kısır: Turkish Bulgur Salad – A Perfect Appetizer!
Looking for a super delicious but easy-to-make side dish? Something that you can prepare beforehand for your lunch break at work? Mix it up a little with this classic of Anatolian cuisine! Kısır, or...
Picarones – Peru’s Most Popular Late-Night Snack!
Are you wondering what the fuss is all about with these greasy, deformed donuts? Or are they onion rings? Actually, this traditional sweet is quite a unique, local specialty from Peru. Picarones, as they...
Kakigōri – The Amazing Japanese Alternative To Ice-Cream
Close up, it looks like a colorful piece of art. Small crystals catching the light, shimmering in different shades. But what it actually is, won’t disappoint you either, because it is crazy delicious. Shaved...
Ayran – Turkey’s National Drink, A True Summertime Favorite!
As temperatures are rising in Turkey, more and more copper cups with a white frothy liquid are popping up everywhere. The ice-cold mugs with condensed water droplets on the outside contain the official national...
Up Helly Aa – Shetland’s Extraordinary Viking Fire Festival
Every last Tuesday in January, the capital of Scotland’s Shetland Islands turns into an epic scene right out of Game of Thrones. The annual fire spectacle with thousands of men dressed in Viking costumes...
Dampfnudeln – German Yeast Dumplings With A Salty Crust
Dampfnudeln are a type of yeast dumplings which are cooked and steamed simultaneously. This method creates a soft surface and a crunchy base is. That typical salty crust is the main difference to Germknödel...
The Most Curious Foods From Around The World
Our world is full of culinary adventures! But there is not only haute cuisine or beautifully arranged Eggs Benedict or Poké Bowls. There are so many things out there that you have most probably...
Bananenweizen – A Controversial Beer Mix From Germany
Admittedly, this cloudy, beige drink in big beer glasses does not look too appealing at first sight. However, even some of the greatest beer lovers enjoy a glass of this German specialty once in...
