World & Regional Food

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...

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...

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...

Guatemala is located in Central America, teeming with a multitude of cultures. More than half of Guatemalans are of Mayan descent, with the rest of the population comprising of Ladinos (mix of...

American-made food options are ample. Every food item in every category is produced in the United States. The origins of these food items range from large farms to small, locally owned farms.

The Food Stamp Program, now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is a federal program that helps low-income people living in the United States to purchase food. It is...

A food chain depicts, in the simplest way possible, how energy flows between plants and animals. Connecting several food chains creates a food web. Food webs show the interconnectedness among...

Just about everyone has purchased a food item that was manufactured, whether the item was cereal, meat patties or ice cream. A specialized field of the food industry known as culinary technology...

Fast food is convenient and a popular part of American culture. Although fast food is sometimes criticized for being unhealthy, fast food does have its advantages.

Whether a food is exotic to you might depend upon your culture, your nationality and your history of travel. Usually, for a food to be called exotic, it needs to be rare, strange or from a faraway...

Some of the very best souvenirs and gifts from trips abroad can be found in food stores and druggists shops, and shopping with the locals gives you a great chance to meet people and try out your...

Palm oil is produced from the fruit of the Elaeis guineensis, or oil palm, tree. It has been used as a food source for thousands of years in Asia and Africa, and it has many non-food uses as well.

Whether you are trying to adhere to the Atkins diet or just looking to cut down a little on your carbohydrate intake, knowing some low-carb fast food options will help. You can find pocket guides...

We buy food all the time. Whether it comes in a bag or a box, it is important that food is packaged so it won't come in contact with unwanted bacteria or materials and is safe to consume. There...

Restaurants most frequently use one of four different types of dinner service---French, Russian, American or buffet. The differences lie in whether the chefs prepare the food in the kitchen for...

New York is famous throughout the world for many things, including food. In addition to some darned good pizza, New York definitely boasts variety. From your casual street food to renowned gourmet...

Most traditional Hawaiian food can be caught or grown in and around the islands, as native islanders gathered and hunted what was at their disposal. Dishes were invented from these specific...

The Brinkmann Gourmet Charcoal Smoker is a reasonably priced outdoor smoker that also doubles as a barbecue grill. To ensure the best results with the Brinkmann smoker, it is important that all...

Cuban food available has been greatly influenced through the years by the history and politics of the region. Staple crops such as rice make up the common diet of the people. Through the years,...

Smoked food is now seeing a resurgence in popularity as people rediscover the enhanced flavor smoking provides while adding zero calories. Although there is no one right way to smoke food, and...

Cambodian food is a delicious blend of influences from India, China, Thailand and France. This fragrant cuisine is often ignored, but has been gaining popularity in recent years. Cambodians try...

Using a charcoal smoker is a relatively simple procedure, requiring the cook to make several decisions as to how the food is to be prepared well in advance of the smoker being fired up. Once all...

Tex Mex cuisine, now ubiquitous in the United States and often referred to only as Mexican food, is food originating from Texas and the Southwestern United States that blends Mexican and...

Food preservation has always been essential to human survival. Before modern refrigerators and freezers, mason jars were an important part of many family pantries. The term "mason jar" has now...

Various cultures from Europe, Asian, indigenous people and the Mediterranean influenced Australia food. Before British settlers inhabited the continent-country, Aborigines diets consisted of local...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has many regulations that must be followed when it comes to packaging and labeling of food. The goal is to improve the safety of food distributed in the...

Italian cuisine has long held an esteemed position in the international culinary world, comparable to that of French cuisine. Authentic Italian cooking differs from what Americans have come to...

Before sending any food item overseas you need to make sure you are following all guideline and requirements. Some countries have restrictions on certain products, especially food items. You will...

Rastafarianism is a religion that is centered around the idea that the Messiah is Haile Selassie, the last emperor of Ethiopia. Traditional Rastafarians believed that black individuals should go...

Kasha is a hearty porridge that has been enjoyed for centuries. Its name refers to its sole ingredient of roasted buckwheat kernels. Kasha can also be made from millet, rye, wheat, oats and...

Despite their proximity to one another, the cuisines of Mexico and Cuba are quite different. These differences are due to the historical, ethnic and geographical factors that individualize the...

German food is not one of the most popular international foods in the USA. German restaurants are mostly found in cities and towns that have large German populations. I personally feel that if...

Soy is an ingredient used in foods and food preparation by companies and food establishments as well as health-conscious homemakers. A quick check of the ingredient lists on food packages in your...

Freeze drying is a practice that began during WWII as a way to preserve blood plasma without altering the quality. Today, freeze drying is a way to preserve food. Meals ready to eat (MREs) are...

Once you come up with your own canned food product, the next thing you should do is get that product out to the public. No matter how delicious and wonderful your canned product is, if no one...

Designing a restaurant menu involves analyzing the customer base, the recipes and items that are on the menu, setting prices and knowing how to present the information to entice the customer to...

Enzymes have long been used in food processing. They are an essential part of our current methods for making cheese, yogurt, beer and wine. Enzymes can be used to alter the appearance, aroma,...

You are always told to expand your horizons and yet you didn't want to stray from what your parents served you when you were young. You can start eating exotic, you just need to know how first.

Foraging for food provides nutritious, local vegetation at no cost. You may be interested in foraging to save money, but wild growing vegetation is often more nutritious as well. Foraging is...

I have always envied writers who make a living reviewing restaurants. Some of the most prominent food critics are flown all around the nation and world tasting the most scrumptious delicacies that...

Haiti is a poor country located in the Caribbean Sea and is populated by people from varying cultural backgrounds. Haitian cuisine is influenced by African, Spanish, French and native cooking...

Perhaps nowhere else can one sample a cuisine so infused with as many different cultures as in Hawaii. Practically barren of edible plants and animals at one time, it was the early Polynesian...

Opening up your senses to world food can be a life expanding experience. New seasonings and spices that aren't used in your day-to-day food choices can stimulate your taste buds and broaden your...

A woman knows that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, but really this could be said of most people, no matter the gender. Whether you are being thoughtful or have no idea how to show...

Have you heard the term "foodie" while watching Top Chef and thought what does that mean? Or "hey, I want to learn more about food and wine" or "How do I expand my food...

Cheap eats are fairly easy to find; fast food, gas stations, pizza buffets. Finding cheap eats that could be considered real cuisine is more of a challenge. However, good food does not have to...

The Slow Food movement was started in 1986 by journalist Carlo Petrini. McDonald's was building a new restaurant near Rome's landmark Spanish Steps, and Petrini wanted not just to reject the...

You go out for a meal at a NEWER restaurant in town where you discover the food, service and prices are great.

Even on a meager grocery and entertaining budget, some gourmet food can be an affordable luxury. With almost 1000 different mass-produced and artisan varieties, domestic and imported, learning...

I know many of us are extremely busy juggling schedules that do not give us the time to devote to proper nutrition. The convenience of the fast food drive through calls our name every time we want...