Salt is an ingredient employed by chefs throughout the world, but have you ever wondered why that is? According to Samin Norsat author of Salt Fat Acid Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking, salt “has a greater impact on flavor than any other ingredient. Learn to use it well, and your food will taste good.” Salt may add flavor to any dish, but unfortunately, not all salt is created
The Japanese have a word that perfectly explains our non-stop snacking during this quarantine period—“kuchisabishii,” which translates to “lonely mouth.” Personally, I’ve been gorging on Japanese Kit Kats since the pandemic began, which is one of my favorite snacks to bring home whenever I visit JapanIn
In recent years, visiting Europe’s Christmas markets has become an increasingly popular Yuletide activity. Historic old town squares crammed with festive wooden huts are a feast for all the senses. This year, not only are there restrictions on international travel, but many city councils have canceled their markets, wary of encouraging the spread of the virus. A Christmas market in Vienna, Austria. Photo by Alisa Anton all is not lost: with a bit o
The full English Breakfast (aka the fry-up): Some consider it a culinary masterpiece, some laud it as the perfect hangover cure, and others view it as artery-clogging unhealthiness. That iconic morning plate of bacon, eggs, sausages and baked beans is an integral part of British culture. You’ll find it on the menus of cafés, hotels, greasy spoons, pubs and restaurants. You’ll see it served throughout the European seaside resorts frequented by the British, and the one-time colonies of the British
Día de Muertos, or the Day of the Dead as it’s known in English-speaking world, is one of Mexico’s best known festivals. Celebrated over three days from October 31st to November 2nd, it's said that the gates of heaven open, and the spirits of the deceased return to earth to be reunited, if only temporarily, with their living relatives. Though Día de Muertos is marked in some form across much of Latin America, its origins are firmly rooted in Aztec culture. But to join in this year, you don’t nee
Each autumn, a parade of horse-drawn carriages, carnival floats and bands process through Munich, Germany to the Theresienwiese. This large open space hosts the famous Oktoberfest, a beer festival that lasts for two wonderful weeks. Germans never refer to it as Oktoberfest; instead they call it the Wiesn. Its convivial beer tents, funfair rides, food stalls and street performers all ensure that everyone has fun. Oktoberfest is canceled for 2020—a busy beer festival wouldn't be a COVID-safe envir
Whether you’re planning a fall camping trip or want to make good use of your home fire pit, cooking dinner around the campfire is a foolproof way to have a good time. There’s something special about cooking in the great outdoors — it just makes food taste better.
If you miss the feeling of genuine discovery that comes with international and adventure travel, now might be a great time to get a pair of Virtual Reality (VR) goggles.
The Highland Games of Braemar, Scotland have been held every year since 1832, and while this year's will take place without spectators, you'll have a unique chance to watch them from home.
Scott Adamson knows a thing or two about custom camper vans--he's lived in one for four years. Now, he helps full-time van lifers and weekend warriors alike how to build the van of their dreams.
Bird watching is an easy, affordable way to stay entertained while we’re largely sequestered in our homes for the foreseeable future. All you need are a few simple items and a reserve of patience, and this tantalizing hobby can become a beloved new routine.
It’s tough to pick an ideal Turkish dish, but most locals would agree that meze — side dishes or appetizers — top their foodie favorites list. It’s typical to start a meal with a spread of different meze, usually placed ortaya (in the middle) for everyone at the table to share.
If you’re working from home during the pandemic, this could also be an opportunity to go camping or see parts of the country you may never otherwise visit from the comfort of your car. Here's the gear you'll need to ensure that you can stay connected at work while still exploring the country.
You might not be able to make it over to Europe this summer, but these closer-to-home destinations will make you feel like you hopped the Atlantic.
Bangkok: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Thailand isn't a Thai cookbook; it's very specifically a Bangkok cookbook, full of photos, anecdotes, and delicious recipes from the Thai capital.
The Good Food of Szechwan: Down-to-Earth Chinese Cooking is something of a cult classic, considered by many to be the definitive book about home-cooked Chinese food in the U.S. If you can get your hands on a copy, here are the first five recipes you should tackle.
If the shortage of yeast and bread flour is anything to go by, many of us have rekindled a love of baking during lockdown. Now that you have the basic technique under your belt, why not treat yourself to a new loaf tin and try to recreate some of these breads from around the world?
Pizza might strike you as an obvious camping food, but it's surprisingly easy to make on a grill, if you bring the right tools.
