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A Polish cream pie made of two layers of puff pastry, filled with whipped cream Agnes Kantaruk - Shutterstock

Papieszka Kremówka: A Slice of Polish Memory

Two layers of puff pastry, a soft cream filling, a dusting of powdered sugar. Known locally as kremówka, it has taken on a second name for many: Papieszka Kremówka, or…

Potaje de vigilia remains a culinary emblem of Spanish Holy Week AS Foodstudio - Shutterstock

Potaje de Vigilia: A Dish of Restraint and Resilience in Spanish Holy Week

Food and DrinkApril 16, 2025

Served across Spain in homes, monasteries, charitable kitchens, and restaurants, Potaje de Vigilia has been a staple of Good Friday meals for centuries

Lanzhou beef noodles, a local snack in Gansu Province, China chuyuss - Shutterstock

Five Colors, a Thousand Flavors: Lanzhou Beef Noodles on the Silk Road

Food and DrinkApril 9, 2025

In Lanzhou, beef noodles are not a novelty or occasional indulgence – they are part of daily life. A dish that echoes the paths of caravans in the Silk Road

Aperitivos tradicionales malteses de cuaresma conocidos como Kwarezimal.

Kwareżimal, the most popular Maltese dessert SdeBono - Shutterstock

Kwareżimal and Lenten traditions in Malta

Food and DrinkApril 2, 2025

Among the most distinctive expressions of Maltese Lenten heritage is Kwareżimal, a spiced, almond-based sweet

Bread and spelt grains Ange P - Shutterstock

Spelt according to Hildegard of Bingen

Food and DrinkMarch 26, 2025

Hildegard called spelt “the best grain”, crediting it with the power to nourish the body, lighten the mind, and uplift the spirit.

Taramasalata is dipped with pita bread and olives DronG - Shutterstock

Taramosalata: A taste of the Sea, and a thread through History

Food and DrinkMarch 19, 2025

To eat taramosalata is to taste the sea, history, and tradition. It connects us to an ancient past where food was more than sustenance—it was a link between the human…

Lahmacun, Turkish bread Esin Deniz - Shutterstock

Lahmacun: The Pilgrim’s Perfect Meal on the Road

Food and DrinkMarch 12, 2025

Lahmacun, a beloved Middle Eastern and Anatolian flatbread, has long been a favorite among travelers and pilgrims alike

Traditional Irish dinner with corned beef, soda bread and colcannon Elena Veselova - Shutterstock

Potatoes: The heart of Irish cuisine

Food and DrinkMarch 5, 2025

Humble in appearance yet rich in history and versatility, the potato holds a special place in Ireland’s cultural and culinary identity.

Traditional Arabic coffee or Dallah PhotoArt Studio - Shutterstock

Arab Coffee: A Legacy of Spirituality and Hospitality

Food and DrinkFebruary 26, 2025

Coffee has proven to be more than just a beverage. It is a bridge between spirituality and daily life, a testament to the power of hospitality