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Braised Chicons (Belgian Endive)

January 10, 2026 smitsa 0

A traditional preparation that softens the natural bitterness of chicons through gentle braising, allowing light caramelization and a balanced sweet–savory profile. Suitable as a side […]

Lobster cocktail croustade

Lobster Cocktail Croustades

January 5, 2026 smitsa 0

A croustade is a small, crisp edible shell or base—typically made from toasted bread, pastry, or fried dough—used to hold a filling. In classic French […]

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Celebrating Hogmanay

January 4, 2026 smitsa 0

Here’s an exploration of what people eat at Hogmanay, Scotland’s famous New Year celebration. I’ll cover its cultural background, traditional dishes, modern interpretations, and the […]

Garum is a fermented fish sauce. Prepared by fermentation from fish, salted garum sauce in a bottle on a gray background. Garum fish sauce made from anchovies on the grey background.

That Ancient Of Sauces, Garum

December 30, 2025 smitsa 0

Garum was one of the most distinctive and influential condiments of the ancient Mediterranean world, emblematic of Roman cuisine and trade, and a precursor to […]

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The Cuisine of Haiti

December 26, 2025 smitsa 0

Haitian cuisine is a richly textured, historically layered, and culturally resonant food tradition that embodies the complex history and identity of Haiti itself. It is […]

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The Cuisine of Kazakhstan

December 25, 2025 smitsa 0

Kazakh cuisine is a rich and multifaceted culinary tradition whose character, ingredients, and techniques have been shaped by centuries of nomadic life on the vast […]

A person dressed in a detailed Roman outfit stands confidently at the Colosseum, radiating historical charm. Roman festival. Saturnalia

The Festival of Saturnalia

December 21, 2025 smitsa 0

Saturnalia was one of the most important and exuberant festivals of the Roman calendar, celebrated annually in mid-December in honor of the god Saturn, a […]

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Bimuelos (Sephardi Hanukkah Fritters)

December 18, 2025 smitsa 0

Bimuelos are a traditional Sephardi Hanukkah food whose story reflects the broader history of Sephardi Jewry: migration, adaptation, and continuity expressed through everyday cooking. Like […]

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What Is Eaten At Hanukkah?

December 17, 2025 smitsa 0

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a post-biblical Jewish holiday that commemorates a struggle for religious freedom, national survival, and spiritual continuity. […]

Chinese fishing nets. Vembanad Lake, Kerala, South India

The Cuisine of Kerala

October 17, 2025 smitsa 0

Kerala, often called “God’s Own Country,” is located on the southwestern coast of India, bounded by the Arabian Sea to the west and the Western […]

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The Cuisine of Turkmenistan

September 30, 2025 smitsa 0

The cuisine of Turkmenistan, known broadly as Turkmen cuisine, is deeply rooted in the geography, history, and cultural practices of the Turkmen people. At its […]