One of Botswana’s claims to fame is the belief that it was the birthplace of modern humans, approximately 200,000 years ago. Obviously with no written records until (relatively) recently there’s a bit of guess-work involved in understanding the intervening hundreds of milennia, but we do know that cattle were introduced to southern Africa around 2,000…… Continue reading Week 91: Botswana
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Week 85: Vietnam
Vietnam has a rich and complex history that has greatly influenced its culinary traditions. The country’s history can be broadly divided into several periods, each contributing to the diverse and flavorful cuisine that Vietnam is known for today. Photo by Tomu00e1u0161 Malu00edk on Pexels.com The earliest Vietnamese civilizations were centered in the Red River Delta.…… Continue reading Week 85: Vietnam
Week 83: Comoros
The history of Comoros, an archipelago nation located in the Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa, is marked by a blend of indigenous cultures, colonial influences, and political challenges. The islands have been inhabited for centuries, with Arab and African traders contributing to the islands’ cultural diversity. In the 16th century, the islands…… Continue reading Week 83: Comoros
Week 77: Jordan
Jordan, officially known as the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is located in the Middle East, bordered by Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Israel, and the West Bank. The history of Jordan dates back to ancient times, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Paleolithic era. Throughout history, Jordan has been ruled by various civilizations,…… Continue reading Week 77: Jordan
Week 75: Denmark
If you don’t know anything about Denmark – google “Rødgrød pronunciation”. For an English speaker (and I’m sure a speaker of any Germanic language), Danish sounds bonkers. It’s so closely related, but the pronunciation has evolved over time into a system that arguably has more vowel sounds than any other language, plus the little throat…… Continue reading Week 75: Denmark
Week 67: Albania
I think my first exposure to Albania was the Eurovision Song Contest. I remember being intrigued by their language, it sounded so unusual to my ear which had heard nothing like it before. I vaguely remember having Albanian wine in Russia (and not particularly liking it, owing to its sweetness), but that’s where our relationship…… Continue reading Week 67: Albania
Week 61: Monaco
I’m angry at the internet. This week was a good lesson for me, it showed me just how full of shit the public domain can be. I started my research with the usual search “national dish of X”, and was presented the usual sites like “top 5 dishes you need to try in Monaco” and…… Continue reading Week 61: Monaco
Week 59: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
It’s been ages since we cooked something Caribbean, so we’re glad to be back in this part of the world. Cooking here means we’ve now cooked the largest block of immediate neighbours compared to anywhere else we’ve been (5 countries, with St. Lucia to the north, Grenada to the south, and then Venezuela and Trinidad…… Continue reading Week 59: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Week 52: Israel
Some weeks I struggle for words. This is one of them. There are probably not enough words in my vocabulary, knowledge in my head nor storage on this website to summarise Israel in a nutshell. One of those places that has been incredibly “busy” and fascinating all throughout human history – literally never a dull…… Continue reading Week 52: Israel
Week 45: Turkey
Gotta start with a simple fact: I love Turkey. I also love turkey (the bird that we eat) but I do in fact mean Turkey (the country). Everyone needs to see it one day. In my opinion the world is divided into those who love Turkish food and those who have never tried it. If…… Continue reading Week 45: Turkey
Travelling by Tastebuds 