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You can’t travel without trying out the local food. And most of the time you will find a delicious dish that you can enjoy and think of fondly when you are back home battling with wanderlust. However, aside from delicious curries, authentic pizzas, and tasty tapas, there are some dishes …

There are times when we all have an almost inevitable desire of having a delicious dessert. That might be because the hormones of happiness are increased by consuming sugared goods. A dessert can be any food which can satisfy your craving of having something sweet: from a cake, pastry or …

Our world is full of diverse and interesting cultures. A variety of factors shape our cultures. For example, the clothes we wear, the languages we speak, the traditions we keep, and, of course, the food we eat. Local cuisine can tell you a lot about a culture, typically because its …

The best part of Japanese food derives from the traditional word, washoku. Washoku comes from the Japanese characters wa, which means “Japanese” and/or “harmony”, and shoku, which means “food.” Although this word is many years old, families and restaurants today still create their meals based on washoku. Many of the …

Sushi is not the hard, stale rice balls which have been sitting out in an American buffet. It is not made with canned tuna mixed with too much mayonnaise, then wrapped with a piece of seaweed. And it is most certainly not cucumbers and imitation crab with rice on the …

Japanese culture seems to embrace every chance it has to come together, as a family, neighborhood or country… and eat! Social gatherings are an important aspect of the Japanese culture, and one of the best ways for a tourist to experience this is to find a festival! Festivals happen almost …

Tokyo is the bustling capital of Japan, and also one of the best places to try out authentic Japanese cuisine. Japan has made a name for itself in recent years among food travelers for having some of the best dishes in the world. The city of Tokyo in particular has …

Instagram is a great place to find the inspiration you need to prepare a delicious meal or discover new dishes. You can go anywhere all in the palm of your hand. Foodies and chefs from around the world use Instagram to their advantage by sharing pictures of mouth-watering meals and sweet …