Posts Tagged ‘Food and Drink’
How to Make the Most of a Farmer’s Market
Getting your food at a farmer’s market ensures that it’s fresh, local, and seasonal – three things that will improve anyone’s diet. Since farmer’s markets vary widely depending on what’s in season, it’s important to go in with a plan. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of your local farmer’s market.
Read MoreCultured Palate: Dishes from India
Indian cuisine, consequently, varies widely depending on the region, but in general, their dishes are full of intense flavors, fiery spices, and the freshest vegetables that can be found. There are plenty of Indian meat dishes, but on the whole, due to the variety of religious strictures present in the country, the focus is primarily on vegetarian dishes.
Read MoreThe World in Donuts
What people might not know is that every culture around the world has their own unique type of donut. We’ve done a convenient round up of these deep-fried delights. Take a look to see which kind of donut you should try next.
Read More16 Craziest State Fair Foods
While the focus used to be on who could grow the largest pumpkin, or which farmer’s cattle was the healthiest, recently the focus has shifted to fun activities like midway rides and food. Each year, vendors compete to see who can make the most ridiculous, indulgent confection, and it seems like not a year goes by that some chef doesn’t pioneer another bewilderingly delicious treat. Here are some of the craziest State Fair foods of all time.
Read MoreShopping Fresh: The Top Food Markets in the World
For the rest of us, who have to content ourselves with cellophane-packaged goods from the fluorescent-lit local grocery store, a market like this in our neighborhood would be a dream come true. Luckily, all of these markets are located in easily accessible places, so make sure that you put them on your next travel itinerary!
Read MoreA Guide to Eco Friendly Travel
A modern dilemma that some of us nature lovers face is that while we want to shrink our ecological footprint, we also love to travel and see new places, which can have a negative impact on the environment. So, what’s an earth-friendly wanderer to do?
Read MoreCultured Palate: Dishes from Finland
There are many key experiences in Finland that are not to be missed if you’re only visiting for a short time – enjoying the nightlife in Helsinki, sailing along one of the many waterways, or taking some time out in a traditional sauna. What a lot of people don’t take into account is the vibrant culinary scene that links all of the far-flung parts of Finland together.
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