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Interview: Retelling the Story of Bidriware

August 15, 2017September 20, 2017

Any form of art or art requires a great deal of patience and a passion for art making. The Bidriware Artisans are one such category …

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 …

Africa, Blog, Food Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Internship July December 2017

Vibibi: The Swahili cuisine that evokes a communal feeling

August 4, 2017September 24, 2017

Vibibi is a dish that is eaten among the Swahilis in communal settings. The process of sharing food is a ritual in the Lamu Archipelago …

Asia, Food Heritage, Internship July December 2017

Kheer: Reminiscing through Indian sweets

August 2, 2017September 24, 2017

Kheer is a signature dish served at most Indian festivals. It hits all the right sweet-spots! I am a native of India. In Indian culture, …

Asia, Capturing Culture, Food Heritage, Internship July December 2017, Student Program

Coconut Laddoos: A delicacy that brings good luck

August 1, 2017September 24, 2017

India is a country with a myriad of culture, religions, languages etc. This diversity is also seen in the food we eat. Indians have a …

Africa, Blog, Food Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Internship July December 2017

Futali: Sweet potatoes with a Malawian twist

July 31, 2017September 24, 2017

Commonly prepared in my grandmother’s kitchen, the Futali meal is an integral part of Malawian food culture Visit Malawi in Africa and you will be …