Cultured Palate: Dishes from the Pacific Northwest
| May 16, 2018
8. Teriyaki
The Pacific Northwest is incredibly multicultural; waves of immigrants from China, Mexico, and Japan brought their own unique cuisine with them when they first arrived and adapted it to suit the local ingredients of their new homeland. Teriyaki is one of the most popular dishes in Seattle, brought to the city in 1976 by Toshihiro Kasahara. Kasahara used the flavors of Japanese teriyaki to make a sauce all his own – and people went nuts for the delicious chicken marinated in Kasahara’s secret sauce. Now, dozens and dozens of teriyaki restaurants serve loyal customers around Seattle.
Piyato / Shutterstock
SHARE ON
Advertisement
Cultured Palate: Dishes from Iran
Iranian cuisine uses a myriad of spices, dried and fresh fruits, herbs, and nuts to flavor dishes. These ingredients turn even the simplest meal of rice and stewed meat into a sensory explosion.
Around the World in Holiday Baking
Every December, millions of pounds of butter, sugar, and flour contribute to the creation of spectacular treats for holiday celebrations. Even if you’re not ordinarily a baker, many people venture into the kitchen before the holidays to make sure that they’ve got plenty of treats to offer to family and friends.
The Most Unusual McDonald’s Menu Items from Around the World
If you’re a fast-food connoisseur, chances are you’re already familiar with the McDonald’s menu that’s typical in North America. They bring in new choices fairly frequently. However, most people stick with their usual order of Big Macs, Quarter Pounders, fries, McFlurries, and Apple Pies. It’s familiar food, and the bulk of the menu is essentially…
