“Thought to have been brought to France by Napoleonic soldiers retreating from battle in Eastern Europe, gateau à la broche, or cake on a spit, has become a Hautes-Pyrénées tradition.”
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“Despite warnings, Egyptians love to eat feseekh, a smelly fermented fish that, if not prepared properly, can lead to botulism poisoning and, in rare cases, death.”
“Tiny pies have been a favourite food in Britain since the Middle Ages – and have changed the English language with idioms, nursery rhyme verses, even a mention by Shakespeare.”
“In winter, residents of Japan’s Niigata Prefecture use heavy snowfall for refrigeration. The unique method creates fruit and vegetables that are sweeter and crisper than other produce.”
“Is there a connection between the Iranian city of Shiraz and the wine of the same name now produced and drunk across the world?”
“With a new generation of drinkers coming of age – who are less affected by the Balkan wars of the ‘90s – Serbia’s traditional fruit brandy is making a comeback.”
“Breakfast in Cambodia reflects the fast-paced culture of modern life, while the flavours unveil a long history of international influence.”
“Audric de Campeau has chosen to make his mead in a place almost as ancient as the drink itself: a 2,000-year-old network of tunnels that stretches more than 300km under Paris.”
“Regardless of the sausage’s fame, it seems that Germans can’t get enough of the döner kebab.”
“One of the highlights of the Christmas season in Spain is the proliferation of turrón, a nougat typically made from honey, sugar and nuts.”
“Jose Manuel Hidalgo has an unusual profession: he’s one of just 14 or 15 professional ham masters in Spain.”
“When restaurateur David Huynh decided to embark on a food pilgrimage to Vietnam, he went in with an open mind and willing tastebuds.”