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Going Bananas: A three-tiered meal with a Jamaican touch

August 29, 2017November 13, 2017

An instant energy booster,?banana?is a fruit that is commonly available across the globe. It is also a great source of potassium. Jamaican men savor banana …

Best From Our Students, Best of 2016, Capturing Culture, Food Heritage, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Student Program, Traditions

Say Cheese! The inseparable relation between Italy and cheese

August 27, 2017September 24, 2017

Why is food considered an Intangible Cultural Heritage? What does cheese represent in Italy and in Friuli-Venezia Giulia region? Can a cheese dish represent a …

Africa, Food Heritage, Traditions

Akara: The migrating food heritage from Nigeria

August 25, 2017August 25, 2017

Akara or Beans Cake is a common breakfast snack from Nigeria but has migrated to different West African countries as well as Brazil. Originally a …

Asia, Blog, Food Heritage, Heritage

Dilli 6: A hub of food, culture and history

August 22, 2017August 20, 2017

Old Delhi is a walled part of New Delhi, founded by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1639 and originally named Shahjahanabad. It remained the capital …

Asia, Food Heritage, Internship July December 2017

Shahi Makhana Kheer: Indian opulence through food

August 12, 2017September 24, 2017

A dessert only worthy for royalty; the Shahi Makhana Kheer is an Indian preparation that makes use of the Foxnut. Food is as cultural as …

Blog, Food Heritage, Internship July December 2017, South America

Homestyle seafood curry: Afro-Ecuadorian cuisine

August 10, 2017September 24, 2017

Coconut goes really well with seafood, and shrimp is no exception. In Ecuador, a good, homely seafood curry is one of the most popular meal …

Europe, Food Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Internship July December 2017

Zuppa Inglese: A dessert of ambiguous origin

August 8, 2017December 5, 2017

The origin of certain preparations is difficult to perceive. The Zuppa Inglese is one of them. Zuppa Inglese is a dessert typical of Italy?s Central …

Capturing Culture, Food Heritage, Internship July December 2017, South America, Student Program

Arroz con Leche: The Latin American dessert with multicultural variants

August 7, 2017September 24, 2017

Latin America comprises most of Central and South America, and in the Caribbean – Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico, and is home to …

Asia, Food Heritage, Intangible Heritage

Qabli Pilav: A slow cooked Afghani indulgence

August 6, 2017August 8, 2017

A Hungarian professor travelling to Central Asia and Afghanistan pointed out the distinct identity of the Qabli Pilav as a common Afghani?preparation in the early …