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Nutmeg: The Tiny Spice from Banda That the World Once Fought Over

Nutmeg isn't just an ordinary kitchen spice—this tiny spice from Banda once made European nations fi...

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World's Basic Spice Pastes: One Blend, a Thousand Flavors of a Nation

Every country has a "master recipe" spice base that forms the foundation of its cuisine's flavor—get...

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From Croissants to Bakso: Traces of War and Trade on Our Plates

From the Ottoman army's siege to the carts of wandering Chinese traders, it turns out many of our fa...

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World Dining Table: Savoring a Whole Country in One Plate

There are dishes so simple yet they hold an entire nation's story in a single plate. Let's explore t...

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Curry, Tacos, and Dim Sum: Wild Stories from Our Ancestors' Kitchens

Curry, tacos, and dim sum turn out to have origin stories far from what we'd imagine, and they're qu...

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World Fermentation: The Secret Flavor Behind Kimchi, Tempeh, and Miso

From kimchi to tempeh, fermented foods turn out to be a shared flavor language that unites kitchens...

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World Street Food: Sidewalk Snacks That Went Global

It turns out sidewalk snacks can become a country's culinary ambassador. Let's get acquainted with w...

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Breakfast Around the World: A Variety of Morning Menus from Different...

Breakfast can actually be a window into culture. Let's get acquainted with the signature morning men...

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Authentic Halal Italian Cuisine: A Guide to Flavors & How to Cook It

Explore authentic Italian cuisine that's halal and home-kitchen friendly, complete with tips for cho...

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Flying Plates: Tracing the World's Food Footprint Through the Spice Ro...

The ancient spice route turned out to be the starting point for many of the world's favorite dishes....

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Japanese Ramen at Home: A Warm Bowl Without the Hassle

It turns out Japanese ramen can be made right in your own kitchen with a savory chicken broth and si...

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Cheese, Tofu, and Tempeh: Three Fermentations That Changed the World

Cheese from the Middle East, tofu from China, and tempeh from Java—these three fermented foods share...

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The Origins of Gudeg: Sweet Traces of Yogyakarta's Legendary Cuisine

Gudeg (young jackfruit stew) isn't just young jackfruit simmered in coconut milk — it's a flavorful...

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Popcorn, Bakpao, and Bubble Tea: Quirky Origin Stories

Three of the world's favorite snacks—popcorn, bakpao (Chinese steamed buns), and bubble tea—actually...

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Why Is It Called a Sandwich? The Quirky Story of a Food Born at a Gamb...

Three world-famous foods—the sandwich, the hamburger, and the taco—have surprisingly unexpected orig...

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Nasi Goreng, Rendang, and Gado-Gado: A Cross-Cultural Story Behind the...

Nasi Goreng (Indonesian fried rice), rendang, and Gado-Gado (Indonesian vegetable salad with peanut...

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Batagor, Cuanki, and Baso Tahu: The Quirky Story of Bandung's Snacks

Batagor, cuanki, and baso tahu aren't just street snacks—they're the result of cultural blending bor...

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Bread, Chocolate, and Cheese: The Unexpected Story of Three World-Famo...

Bread, chocolate, and cheese each have a long and surprising history before finally coming together...

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Kue Lapis, Klepon, and Onde-onde: Traces of Cultural Fusion in Indones...

Behind every sweet bite of kue lapis, klepon, and onde-onde lies a long and surprising story of cult...

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Soup, Ice Cream, and Kerupuk: Three Foods Born from Hardship

Soup, ice cream, and kerupuk (Indonesian crackers) turn out not to have been born from luxury, but f...