Trip: Local Cuisine
There are [38] stories from my trip: Local Cuisine
USA | Tuesday, 13 Mar 2012 | Views [4718]
One of the first things you notice about New York City is that it’s incredibly diverse- bafflingly so - but no one ethnic group stands out. There are a lot of people and a lot of types of people, all packed in together within a few square miles. The ... Read more >
Tags: connect locally, food, nyc, restaurants, travel
SOUTH KOREA | Monday, 20 Feb 2012 | Views [8097] | Comments [2]
I’ve often felt that the best indication of a country’s cuisine isn’t found in well lit restaurants or even hole in the wall cafes hidden down darkened alleys. In my eyes, a true indication of a country’s spirit and personality can be found in the ... Read more >
Tags: food, south korea, street food, travel
BRAZIL | Wednesday, 1 Feb 2012 | Views [5761]
I recently experienced Brazilian BBQ – so now a visit to Brazil is on my list! Grilled chorizo, steaks of every kind, beef ribs, BBQ chicken, grilled bocconcini, sweet cinnamon covered pineapple, lamb, pork belly, bacon wrapped chicken skewers, chicken ... Read more >
Tags: brazil, brazilian bbq, connect locally, food, recipe, travel
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 30 Nov 2011 | Views [5354]
There is an ongoing debate about whether this famous dessert originated in Australia or New Zealand, but as an Aussie I say it’s ours! Pavlova is a delicious meringue-based dessert that is believed to be named after the Russian ballet dancer Anna ... Read more >
Tags: australia, food, travel. pavlova
INDIA | Thursday, 24 Nov 2011 | Views [11305] | Comments [3]
Dosa, idli, vada? If you visit a restaurant in South India for the first time, there are probably many items on the menu you have never even heard of. South Indian food is different from the North Indian cuisine that is usually served in Indian ... Read more >
Tags: connect locally, food, india, travel
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 15 Nov 2011 | Views [9871] | Comments [16]
New Zealand whitebait are small, sweet translucent looking worms. Sound appetising? YES! A tasty way to eat them are in fritters. Unlike Australian Whitebait which are larger and can be fried individually, NZ Whitebait are so tiny and delicate ... Read more >
Tags: food, new zealand, travel, whitebait
INDONESIA | Tuesday, 1 Nov 2011 | Views [6442]
It’s 9 o’clock on a cold Sunday morning. The
roads are not as crowded as if it was a working day, a perfect time for a
special breakfast.
Two men are busy in a stall, on a corner of a
grocery store parking lot. One is continuously digging ... Read more >
Tags: bangung, food, indonesia, java travel, surabi
USA | Thursday, 27 Oct 2011 | Views [8266] | Comments [1]
If you travel abroad frequently then street food probably
isn't anything new to you. From street stalls lining the streets of Bangkok to crepe carts in Paris street food is a part of the culture
of many countries. However, while there are a lot of ... Read more >
Tags: america, california, connect locally, food trucks, street food, travel, usa
COLOMBIA | Tuesday, 25 Oct 2011 | Views [7581]
Ask
any traveler what their favorite part of a trip is and you can bet eating is at
the top of the list. Food and travel go hand and hand, as they evoke memories
and comfort which is often sought out by both locals and visiting travelers
alike;... Read more >
Tags: america, brooklyn, colombia, food, usa
GERMANY | Wednesday, 28 Sep 2011 | Views [10480] | Comments [3]
As the country that has given the world
words such as ‘schnapps’, ‘stein’, and ‘Oktoberfest’, it’s no secret that
Germany loves a drink. Whether
you’re on a foodie tour or simply ready to party, the breadth of locally
produced liquor and places ... Read more >
Tags: beer, berlin, connect locally, drinking, food, germany, partying, schnapps, traditions, travel
FRANCE | Monday, 19 Sep 2011 | Views [4048]
The first time I tasted clafoutis was
during my summer failure as an au pair. I was barely 18 and had been placed
in—to put it mildly—the middle of nowhere. I had already spent a summer in
rural Provence, so I thought I knew the drill: cycle to ... Read more >
Tags: community, connect locally, eating, food, france, french cuisine, fruit, local recipes, travel
SPAIN | Tuesday, 19 Jul 2011 | Views [6189]
Ever ordered sangria in a bar in Spain? Did you
notice a smirk on the barman's face? He was probably amused at yet
another tourist ordering that 'traditional, quintessentially Spanish
drink', when all he's likely to serve you is red wine watered ... Read more >
Tags: connect locally, drinks, europe, recipes, sangria, spain, travel, wine
ITALY | Monday, 23 May 2011 | Views [5258]
The Italian
word tiramisu ,
literally translated, means “pick me up” – which is a reference to the
ingredients in this traditional Italian dessert – and there are as many
varieties of tiramisu as there are myths about its origin.
Tiramisu ... Read more >
Tags: a taste of italy, connect locally, desserts, europe, food, italy, recipes, tiramisu, travel
INDONESIA | Friday, 20 May 2011 | Views [8404]
A few weeks after I arrive in Indonesia,
one of my host’s friends, Jamal, invites me and a few other volunteers to his
village. We travel 20 minutes out of Cianjur until the rice paddies and tea
plantations dissolve the highway into a bumpy mud ... Read more >
Tags: asia, connect locally, eating, fishing, indonesia, java, locals, rice paddies, southeast asia, travel
MALAYSIA | Friday, 29 Apr 2011 | Views [4660]
Photo courtesy of Chosillano Ferrente, hsa*ba There is a crisp air this morning that signals autumn is well
underway (down under) and it’s time to switch from fresh, light, zingy
salads to more robust, earthy and comforting dishes. For me ... Read more >
Tags: asia, connect locally, cuisine, food, malaysia, southeast asia, travel
VIETNAM | Thursday, 21 Apr 2011 | Views [8153] | Comments [1]
On a recent trip to Vietnam my unintentional
travel buddy was plates and plates of delectable nem ran.
Four hours of trekking in Sapa, nem ran for
lunch. Another four hours, nem ran for dinner. I loved it. The light and flaky
rice paper ... Read more >
Tags: adventures, connect locally, cuisine, experiences, food, nem ran recipes, southeast asia, spring rolls, travel, vietnam
WORLDWIDE | Thursday, 31 Mar 2011 | Photo Gallery
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CHINA | Thursday, 31 Mar 2011 | Views [6865]
The wonton has a history in China
that dates back over 1000 years. Each region in China has its own variety of
the dumpling, made with different ingredients from shrimp and seafood to pork
and vegetables. It’s origins are said to be the basis of ... Read more >
Tags: china, chinese cuisine, connect locally, cuisine, culture, dumplings, food, northern china, travel, wontons
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