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...
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...
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...
First off: Chicha is originally made with spit!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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
