Eating water caterpillars in Xishuangbanna led us to reminisce on some of the weirder foods we’ve eaten over the last six years of travelling. I’ve tried a few unpleasant dishes and found some amazing new delicacies. I’ll start with some of the worst, and move towards some surprisingly ...
Some of us are unable to handle even the smell of shellfish, while others find simple foods such as mushrooms revolting. Little do we realize that around the world, people are constantly consuming things we would not even recognize as food. Western and Eastern countries alike have their respec...
The ways we prepare our food can vary tremendously around the world. While travelling, some of us will seize any opportunity to try new tastes, whereas others might not be so adventurous. Are you an culinary explorer? Well, there are loads of interesting dishes to try around the world. Her...
I love traveling and check out the local markets for exotic and unusual fruits from around the world that I love to sample. Coming from Hawaii, I’ve had my fair share of exotic fruits that grow on the islands, but I am always interested in checking out some more organic or tropical fr...
Exotic fruits can spice up your daily diet with new-to-you flavors and nutrients. Learn more about unusual fruits from around the world.
Ab Doogh khiar is among the most unusual Iranian foods that help you survive in hot summer days! It used to be specially served in cities in the central part of Iran which are surrounded by deserts; however, it became popular all around the country later. Doogh is a kind of traditional ...
The tamarind tree produces edible, pod-like fruit which is used extensively in cuisines around the world. The fruit has a fleshy and juicy pulp. It is mature when the flesh is colored brown or reddish brown. The tamarinds of Asia have longer pods containing 6 to 12 seeds. The seeds are...
but I have seen them in the stores all summer long. People who bake with M&M's report that the candy coating color runs and discolors the bakery around the M&M's, and baking bits reportedly have a slightly different coating that helps to minimize that issue. I don't bake, so I ca...
The main thing to do on this day is to eat zongzi, the glutinous rice(糯米)dumpling. In some places, people race boats that are colorfully decorated(装饰)with dragon designs, but I have never seen such a race. I have, however, eaten lots of zongzi. You can buy them or eat home...
The world is upside down, if you can keep your head while everyone around you is losing theirs and blaming it on you, then you will be a man, my son. One of the greatest lines ever written. —Michael Savage 15 Walk through Santa Monica and try to find somebody who knows a young ma...