Jordana Weiss
Cultured Palate: International Dishes from Brazil
If you’ve been dreaming of an escape, Brazil may be calling your name. With an average yearly temperature of 77° and diverse regions that include beaches, rainforests, mountains, and savannas, Brazil is a place that’s unsurprisingly diverse in its population as well. As a result, their culinary tradition has evolved to encompass a vast variety of different dishes, including European, African, and even Asian influences.
Morning Coffee: The Best Coffee Shops from Around the World
No matter how adept you are at working your machine, you’ll never be able to reproduce the amazing coffee that’s available for purchase in dedicated coffee shops. These shops elevate coffee to an art form and are fueled by an obsessive passion to discover new flavors and methods that make an even better cup of coffee. Below are some of the best coffee shops that we’ve found from around the world.
Cultured Palate: International Dishes from England
Although Britain has a history of bland and unappetizing food, chefs in England have recently brought back some authentic recipes and are giving them a modern spin for a whole new take on traditional British cooking. The next generation of chefs have banished flavorless food and are busy scouring the countryside for the newest ingredients to incorporate into their cuisine.
Cultured Palate: Dishes from Spain
If you’re visiting for the first time, it’s not hard to see that food has become a central part of everyday life. There’s even a specific Spanish word for the leisurely conversation that follows a meal. If you’re traveling through the country, take the time to get to know each region’s unique cuisine, and use this list to help you find your ideal meal.
The World’s Most Beautiful Skylines
One of the most satisfying things to do in a new city is to venture to a lookout point – either somewhere high up or far away – and get a good look at the skyline. Not only is it a spectacular way to get to know the features of this new place, but it can also help you navigate by giving you a sense of the scope of the city. Are most of the big buildings clustered in a small downtown core, or do they sprawl farther than your eye can see?
Cultured Palate: Dishes from Israel
Located in the area once called the Cradle of Civilization, Israel is a relatively new country that has a unique food scene all its own. Home to many immigrants, as well as locals who have been living in the area for centuries, the food served in homes and on the streets reflect the huge array of cultures that dwell in this area together.
The World’s Best Gingerbread Houses
This year, we’ve gathered some incredibly inspiring gingerbread houses to help give you some ideas for how to decorate your own edible abode. While most of these gingerbread houses have already been consumed, there are always a new crop of amazing gingerbread houses that are created each holiday season – maybe yours will take the top honors this year!
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