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It’s Food. You’re Supposed to Eat It.
Is it food? You might ask that question at a buffet, or in-flight or just to tease your friend. But can food be art? I’m not sure, because I’m too busy eating it. How about that? Is that art? No, … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, East & Southeast Asia, Japan, Snack
Tagged art, food, Japan, sweets, wagashi
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Teh Tarik (Malaysia and Singapore)
In fact, I had this drink at an Indian restaurant in Batam, Indonesia, but that island, as close as thirty-five minutes to Singapore by boat, is so filled with unscrupulous Singaporeans – like the city-state itself – that it remains … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Drink, East & Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Street Food
Tagged drink, malaysia, Singapore, tea
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Walnut Milk (China)
This is a big one: Walnut milk*…from China? A dairy drink from East Asia worth mentioning? The joke’s on me, it’s probably just powdered flavor spirit, ya know, MSG, a slew of sugar and walnut shavings that some factory worker … Continue reading
Posted in China & Hong Kong, Dessert, Drink, East & Southeast Asia
Tagged Asia, China, dessert, drink, milk, walnut
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There’s No Street Food in Singapore
Yes, Singapore, East Asia‘s archetype of blandness had to find something to lure in those flying the Kangaroo route, and that something is most likely food. Or, a gentle reminder of where you are. No, it’s definitely food. If Collateral … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, East & Southeast Asia, Snack, Street Food
Tagged Asia, ice cream, Singapore, street food
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Ekmek Kadayıfı (Turkey)
Looks nasty, no? No, I’m not referring to the soiled tabletop. Ekmek kadayıfı, today’s highlighted food, hails from Turkey, the land of things that don’t look right but taste good, and things that look wrong but taste good. First, let’s … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Turkey, the Middle East & North Africa
Tagged bread, dessert, food, language, sweet, Turkey
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Sometimes You Don’t Need a Description. I Call Those Times Belgian Waffles.
Europe, you haven’t been a common guest around these parts. Well, there’s always this place, still trudging along after all these years. You see, I like to treat my readers to the unfortunate brainchildren of the world– olive and asparagus … Continue reading
Walnut Sausage
Given Name: ჩურჩხელა (churchkhela) Alias: pestil cevizli sucuk Place(s) of Origin: Georgia (the one where many people can stay for nearly a year visa-free) Place Consumed: Ankara, Turkey Common Features: Grape must*, flour and nuts, and fruit juices wouldn’t hurt … Continue reading
Chinese New Year, Volume 1
Wealth. Treasure. Joy. Score a goal- well, that too- Advance. Whether or not you knew that the Chinese characters printed on these apples had those meanings, you’d more likely want to know that they still taste like apples. And what … Continue reading
Posted in China & Hong Kong, Dessert, East & Southeast Asia, Snack
Tagged apple, China, fruit, holiday, new year
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Date Milk Shake (UAE)
It’s a treat being in a Muslim country during part of Ramadan because it means there is an overabundance of dates available. If you’re put off by the look of a date because you think it might as well be … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Drink, Turkey, the Middle East & North Africa
Tagged date, drink, Dubai, milkshake, UAE
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Shiromomo (Japan)
Given Name: 白桃 Alias: Shiromomo, (Shimizu) white peach Place(s) of Origin: China, but they’ve been in Japan for centuries Place Consumed: Okayama, Japan Background: Have you heard of the Japanese tale called *Momotaro (桃太郎)? There’s a good chance it originated … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, East & Southeast Asia, Japan, Snack
Tagged foklore, fruit, Japan, Okayama, white peach
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Collateral Lettuce 