World Heritage Site Archives - Page 16 of 42

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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 …

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The Corny Flavours of the Indian Monsoon

July 27, 2016July 27, 2016

Sitting with my gang of nephew friends on the steps of house, watching the black thunder clouds at a distance and enjoying the cool breeze, …

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Turkish Coffee ? A Future Oriented Culture from the Past

July 27, 2016July 27, 2016

When searching for the Turkish coffee experience in the cosmopolitan city of Istanbul I found both traditional coffeehouses and modern kitsch caf?s, serving everything from …

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Haleem

July 27, 2016July 27, 2016

Growing up in Hyderabad in southern India, I?ve always looked forward to the holy month of Ramzan (Ramadan, in Arabic) as it involves annual rituals …