Eat Your Way Through Europe


Updated 05/09/12 4:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

European Cuisine

If you're planning a European adventure this Summer, there are some dishes and ingredients that are simply not to be missed. The beauty of traveling throughout Europe is that it's so easy to experience a multitude of cultures, languages, and traditions. Each country has its own unique cultural identity, and thus, its own set of tastes and flavors that help define it. Click through to start Read more

Bridging Cultures With Food: Global Culinary Wedding Traditions


Updated 04/25/12 2:18 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

International Wedding Food Traditions

It wasn't too long ago that wedding food options were limited to beef, chicken, or fish with a champagne toast and frosted white cake to follow. Of course, with infinitely creative couples finding new ways to set their celebrations apart, there's no longer a set formula to the American wedding menu. Drawing upon traditions from other world cultures, couples can honor their diverse backgrounds or Read more

A World Tour of International Spring Veggies


Updated 04/09/12 4:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

International Vegetables in Season in Spring

In most of the world, cooking in-season produce isn't just a way of life — it's a celebration. What better way to pay homage to the season of rebirth and new life than to incorporate the freshest, happiest vegetables into your cooking? Take a page from these countries by honoring Spring with gorgeous produce and maybe reinvent a few dishes along the way! Source: Flickr User Dana Moos, luvjnx, Read more

Bring a Little of Brazil Into Your Pantry


Updated 03/23/12 2:25 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Brazilian Pantry Staples

If all of the ingredients and flavor combinations present in Brazilian food make your mouth water, consider stocking up on some pantry essentials that will help you delve into creating the cuisine at home. While much of the dishes are based on fresh fish, meat, and vegetable, there are some staple ingredients that are relatively easy to get your hands on. Click through to start building your Read more

5 Weeknight Meals That Will Take You Around the World


Updated 03/19/12 4:22 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Fast and Easy Ethnic Dinner Recipes

This week, don't stay put. Expand your culinary horizons and take a tasty trip around the world, while sitting at your dinner table! We've selected five fast and easy meal ideas that will have you traveling from Ireland to the Philippines and back again. But why stop at just food? Make this a fun and exciting week by listening to music from the country of the day while you chow down. Read more

Build Your Own South African Pantry


Updated 03/14/12 4:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

South African Pantry Staples

If you want to create your own "rainbow cuisine" from the comfort of your kitchen, start by incorporating a few of these South African staples into your pantry. The vast majority of these items are affordable and easy to come by online. Whereas meat and fresh vegetables make up the majority of dishes, these seven items will build the foundation of your South African pantry. Read more

Take Your Taste Buds on Global Valentine's Day Adventure


Updated 02/08/12 11:43 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Ethnic Dinner Menu

If a classic evening or an indoor picnic don't have enough adventure for your liking, take a culinary tour of the world with your Valentine's Day date. Serve up dishes and cocktails from around the world and create a music playlist to match each course. By the end of the night, you and whoever you've shared this experience with will have bonded over all of your "travels." Here are some ethnic Read more

Quintessentially Spanish: 12 Specialty Items For Your Spanish Kitchen


Updated 03/20/12 12:36 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Spanish Specialty Food Items

After our post on Spanish cuisine, we're dreaming of mild white anchovies, serrano ham, and manchego cheese washed down with a glass of wine from La Rioja. So we thought we'd bring together all of our favorite Spanish specialty items that are musts for any Spanish kitchen. With the exception of Padrón peppers, all of of these items can be ordered online, making your Mediterranean fiestas totally Read more

10 Ethnic Eats Chipotle Should Tackle Next


Updated 04/13/11 6:46 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Ethnic Foods With Mainstream Appeal

Chipotle's ready to unveil its new Asian-themed fast-casual eatery, and our suspicions were true. It will be called ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen. The concept will be "inspired by the traditional shophouses found throughout Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam." We love the blend of fast-casual convenience and quality that Chipotle offers, whether you're at the Orlando airport or in New York's Read more