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Parma: The UNESCO city of Gastronomy

July 29, 2016October 2, 2017

Now you know where the famous parmesan cheese comes from. But that’s not the only gastronomic delight that Parma is famous for. A small university …

Food Heritage, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Student Program, Traditions

Let’s Go Nuts! Coconut in Bengali Traditions

July 29, 2016January 24, 2017

Culture, when it comes to food, is nothing but a fancy word for your mom. Born in Gujarat and brought up in Kolkata amidst one …

Features, Food Heritage, Heritage, Intangible Heritage

The humble banana: A giving fruit tree

July 29, 2016October 2, 2017

Contrary to the title of this article, Banana plants are actually large herbs rather than trees. There are four main components of the banana plant, …

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Milk and Egyptian Heritage Dishes

July 29, 2016January 24, 2017

Unfortunately, most?of Egyptian intangible cultural heritage, including Egyptian heritage lifestyle, food, traditions, and customs have not been well recorded and therefore we don?t have plenty …

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A Look into Lahore’s Culinary Traditions: Lahori Fish

July 27, 2016January 24, 2017

Rohu fish also called Roho Labeo belongs to the carp family and is found in abundance in the waters of South Asia. It has thick …

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America?s food heritage and its quest for the perfect barbeque

July 27, 2016October 7, 2017

America is known for its food. Or at the very least, its love of food. Food culture in America has changed dramatically in the past …

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Rice in Bengal

July 27, 2016July 27, 2016

In India, rice is often directly associated with prosperity and fertility. Rice was first mentioned in the Yajur Veda and then is frequently referred to …

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Southern Style Fried Chicken

July 27, 2016July 27, 2016

It’s finger lickin’ good. – Kentucky Fried Chicken What is Southern Fried Chicken? Southern Fried Chicken is a convenience food, comfort food, cutting edge …

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The Shiitake Mushroom- A History in Magic and Folklore

July 27, 2016May 24, 2017

?In Chinese culture, the shiitake mushroom, known for its aphrodisiacal qualities, is a symbol of youthfulness and virility The shiitake is vastly popular as a …