World & Regional Food

Make your own shrimp on the barbie, and get a taste of the food our aussie brothers are know for the world around.

Coffee beans range in color from pale to dark green before they are roasted and then ground to make coffee. Depending on the variety and place or origin of the beans, the green coffee beans also...

Citrus Grandis, most commonly known as the pomelo, is a citrus fruit slightly larger than a grapefruit, which flourishes in semitropical climates. The fruit is native to Southeast Asia but is...

There are many ways to brew a great cup of tea. The classic, of course, is to use a tea pot. French presses, however, are becoming more popular for tea as well as coffee, and offer advantages a...

The consumption of raw food can be dangerous if the food in question has spoiled. Spoiled oysters contain the bacteria Vibrio Vulnificus; their consumption can lead to illness. Symptoms...

Professional taste testers are usually food scientists, chefs or product developers. Members of the public or consumer tasters may be hired to evaluate whether they like a product before it is...

You sit down to a glorious meal, take a first bite and almost immediately feel a burning sensation on your tongue. You want nothing but an ice cube--and fast You want to remain calm and gracious,...

Here is an old recipe for Ukrainian Uzvar. My mother-in-law, who immigrated from the Ukraine, handed down to me her Ukrainian recipes. Among them was this recipe for a dried fruit compote...

This was a new taste treat to me. Sweet potato fries oven baked. Here I will tell you how to get to this restaurant in Boston to enjoy such tasty fries.

Meyer lemons are a popular fruit amongst foodies and chefs. They are lower in acid than normal lemons. Their flesh is sweet, and their rinds are edible. Meyer lemons only grow during the winter,...

This is an old Ukrainian recipe I learned from my mother-in-law, whose family had immigrated to the US from the Ukraine. It is a delicious bread recipe with an old world flair. Kolache is a...

Beets are indeed roots. Beets belong to a group of edible tubers commonly known as root vegetables, which includes carrots, radishes, rutabagas, turnips, salsify and daikon. Beets are earthy in...

"Red rice" may refer to Bhutanese red rice or Red Cargo rice, which are rice varietals from Bhutan and Thailand, respectively. Bhutanese red rice and Red Cargo rice have important nutritional value.

I grew up hearing that raw oysters were only to be consumed during months with an “R” in them. This, effectively, meant only in winter months. Today, however, with increased oversight for...

Sea urchins are small, spiny invertebrates that are distantly related to sea cucumbers. While they are not commonly consumed in the United States, sea urchins are considered to be a delicacy in...

Being a food judge is a great racket for people who love to eat. Not only do you get food for free, you're also asked (and sometimes paid) for your opinion. Of course, food judges need to know...

I love a deal! It doesn't matter what it's on. Of course, if it's something you need or want all the better. Even if it's not, most items can be donated, so I still love the deal. Read my article...

Salami is air-dried Italian sausage cured with salt (what the "sal" in the name refers to). Genoa salami, hard salami, and cotto salami are different types and are classified according to how they...

While the name alone sounds quite alluring, the Dead Sea is in fact an interesting place. It not only has the lowest elevation point in the world, but it boasts one of the saltiest water deposits...

You can make your own natural food dye to add to food. Natural food dye is easy to make by following a simple recipe. After it is made you can add the coloring to your baking recipes or drinks to...

Garcinia fruit is a natural fruit that grows native to India and other parts of Asia. It has a sour taste that is used as an additive to many Asian dishes. Indian folklore has long touted the...

The elderberry and its fruit have had great value throughout the history of North America. Native Americans used the elderberry for several purposes, including the use of its branches in the...

Curried white corn with poblano chiles and fresh cilantro is truly a fusion recipe, combining ingredients commonly found in Latin cooking and Indian cuisine to make a side dish that is complex and...

Masala potatoes with fresh cilantro and black mustard seeds is a true fusion dish, combining ingredients commonly seen in Indian, English and Asian cuisine to create a rich, complex dish. Masala...

Cauliflower and potato curry with campari tomatoes and fresh cilantro is a simple, easy to prepare curry dish that relies on high quality ingredients to create a dish that is both complex and...

Although many theories exist surrounding the notion that certain foods nourish specific body organs, Chinese medicine maintains the concept of nourishing organs, including the spleen, with...

Salt is one of the most common flavorings for our foods and is found in many recipes for our favorite dishes. These small white crystals are a staple in almost every home, yet there are many more...

Maja blanca is a Filipino dessert similar to a custard or pudding. It uses coconut milk and corn kernels as its primary flavorings. The exact ingredients typically differ among Filipino cooks who...

Sugar cane is a popular cooking ingredient in Asian and Hispanic cuisines. First cultivated in Asia, this perennial grass is now grown in 120 countries around the world, with Australia and Brazil...

The carduna--or cardoon, as it is more commonly known--is a vegetable that originated in the Mediterranean and remains a sought-after vegetable in Italy, France and Spain. It is a close relative...

Humans have eaten seaweed since prehistoric times. The growing international popularity of Japanese cuisine has exposed people to this ancient food source and helped spread its acceptance among...

Designing a restaurant so that customers and staff move efficiently to get work accomplished is important. It takes time to design the interior of the restaurant to work well for the kitchen...

Some parts of the United States call green hot peppers green chilies. The base of a spicy sauce comes from these peppers. You can use the sauce to cover or fill enchiladas, as a topping for tacos...

After years of eating the same ten or fifteen foods over and over again, it may be time to broaden your horizons. Gator meat, turtle soup, and frog legs are all nice additions, but they are almost...

This wonderful, spicy vegetarian meal is surprisingly easy to make if you use this recipe. It will only take about 30 minutes to prepare, and it’s high in protein. Serve it with a green salad...

Many common food items (jelly) and other products (paper) are colloids. They appear to be singular components but actually are comprised of two separate things. These molecule clumps are often...

Have you ever tried the dishes made from flowers such as Daisies, Roses, Carnations, Glass flower, and many other type of flower that you can eat. Do you know flowers very useful in our lives,...

The avocado is a creamy-textured fruit you can enjoy in countless dishes or all by itself, if you are an avocado purist. It contains nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.

Halva is a popular confection that has many varieties and a rich history. Numerous cultures had an influence on halva as it traveled the world through the ages to make it what it is today.

You can open and remove the coconut meat from its shell via a variety of techniques; the method you choose depends on the tools (and strength) you have at hand (or in arm). Most methods rely on...

Pomegranates originate in the Mediterranean, where they have been eaten and used in delicious dishes for thousands of years. In fact, some scholars suggest that the fruit eaten by Eve in the...

This Puerto Rican dish, otherwise known as Habichuelas Coloradas Grandes, is easy to make, inexpensive, nutritious, and delicious. Serve with a tossed salad and some crusty bread for a complete meal.

Filipino food preparation combines of American, Spanish, Chinese and other Asian influences. Slow cooked meats, spices and other native ingredients--like bananas and coconuts--are what makes...

Pheromones are chemicals secreted by the body that influence the behavior of others of the same species. Each person's pheromones are biologically different, and have a different effect on other...

Staple foods are simple, nutritious foods that make up the backbone of a traditional diet. They comprise the bulk of a regular diet and provide most of the calories needed for energy, as well as...

Fresh ginger root can be dried at home then ground into a powder to use in cooking. Powdered ginger adds an unusual flavor to main dishes and desserts. Powdered ginger can be added to meat dishes,...

If you live in or have visited a tropical region of the world, there's a good chance that you've seen a queen palm tree. While these trees are a native of Brazil, their low height and beautiful...

I was born and raised in Honolulu, HI. I since moved to the mainland over 15 years ago and will always crave one of the many local grinds and flavors that I've grown to love. Saying goes, you...

Chantrelle mushrooms are one of the most highly sought after wild mushrooms. They are well known for being a large, meaty mushroom with exquisite taste. Cleaning chantrelles doesn't have to be a...

China dishes are usually reserved for the best, most formal meals, usually stored separately from ordinary plates. Many people display their china in glass cases and cabinets, while other people...