Let’s take a culinary journey to Afghanistan, a country nestled at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. Afghan cuisine is a delightful fusion of flavors, blending influences from its neighbors — Iran, Pakistan and other countries — to create a unique and mouthwatering culinary tradition. What makes Afghan food special? Think aromatic spices, tender […]
Diwali is Hinduism’s most important holiday of the year — also celebrated by Sikhs and Jains — symbolizing the victory of good over evil. The festivities begin this year on October 24 and last for five days, starting with people cleaning their homes and shopping for gold, decorating their homes with lamps and colorful powder […]
Known for its beautiful beaches, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities – Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam also offers a unique synthesis of dishes, influenced by China and the French, its former Eastern European communist sister-countries, as well as its Malaysian and Cambodian neighbors. Here are five dishes from Vietnam that everyone […]
Except for a flag that’s almost a doppelgänger for Texas’ lone star and its endless selection of wine, most Americans don’t know much about that skinny country on the west coast of South America. But they should – particularly when it comes to Chile’s unique cuisine, a delicious fusion of traditional Spanish dishes, indigenous Mapuche […]
