cuisine

From street-food to fine dining, traditional Italian to Asian-Fusion, being well-versed in global cuisine is the first step to culinary mastery.

Japan and Food
Have you ever seen food and just thought “wow that looks unreal I bet that tastes amazing”? Well I have and that’s exactly how I felt when I saw these pancakes in Japan, but sadly to my dismay they did not taste how they looked.
By Jasmine 5 years ago in Feast
A Very Non-Traditional Thanksgiving
The Before-Times What is your schema of schemata? Many years ago, I was reading a book on psychology, learning about phenomena such as cognitive dissonance, Freudian archetypes, and schemata. The book defined Schema as one's thoughts, feelings, and assumptions regarding a particular subject. For example, most people's schema of Thanksgiving involves turkey, mashed potatoes, and gravy. Maybe it conjures images of family gatherings. But are these holidays warm, wholesome celebrations, or are they stressful and toxic? Even these subjective feelings are part of someone's schema of Thanksgiving. And we all have our own schema of culture, society, life, and the world at large.
By Cheryl Lynn5 years ago in Feast
Boujee Holiday Anyone?
Hello Readers, With the holidays right around the corner, many people might have some mixed feelings. Holidays can be stressful and time consuming and over exaggerated. This alone can take the cheer out of it.
By Sam Edwards5 years ago in Feast
Bento Boxes & Green Tea
I love Asian cuisine. If done well, it's healthy, fresh and creates epic combination of tastes that triggers all six senses. I love Japanese food the most, even though it's quite expensive in the UK. I was so happy when they first opened Banbury's first Japanese Restaurant. It really brought something great to the high street. Before, I would be going to Oxford or Birmingham to go to Japanese restaurants. To make it even better it's not from home. Because of lockdown, I haven't been in, but they are open for delivery and it is being renovated.
By Chloe Gilholy5 years ago in Feast
UK Chinese restaurants really have only themselves to blame
Remembering back to a report in the UK's Sunday Times not too long ago where is was stated that the respective Chinatowns of Liverpool (the oldest in the UK), Manchester and Newcastle are in serious decline, diner numbers having reduced dramatically with some restaurants sadly having to close. The situation has not been remedied either by the arrival of the pandemic.
By Edward Moss5 years ago in Feast
Milk and Cookies
I propose the question, is there a more perfect pairing in the world than milk and cookies (I’m drooling just thinking about it)? At its root, the combination of the two is simple. It’s once you deconstruct the pairing that there’s so much more deliciousness to unpack. Sure, they might not be as classy as wine and cheese; instead, they’re so much more.
By Shandi Pace5 years ago in Feast
Unexpected,
Savory pork, robust wine, and a little something sweet. Allow me to paint you a delicious picture of curiosity, experience, and wonder.
By Richard Skeem5 years ago in Feast
A Christmas to Remember
As a little girl growing up in Quebec, Christmas Eve was always idyllic. Snow blanketed ground and trees, the smell of firewood drifting on the frigid winter wind and glowing lights twinkling against the white landscape, reminiscent of a Thomas Kinkade painting. However, the best part was gathering in the basement of some family friends and spending Christmas Eve together. The wine flowed for the adults, and finger food flew off the platters as songs and laughter filled the air, allowing time to pass seamlessly into Christmas Day.
By Julie Mac Lellan5 years ago in Feast
Bucks Party: 6 Tasty Christmas Treats You Can Make for Just a Few Bucks
I know how pressuring it might be hosting the Bucks party as the best man, especially if you’re on a budget with the lads! But don’t worry, as there are many ways you can make that Bucks party a fun one, especially with the right food. This coming Christmas, you can even create holiday-themed treats that will surely get the party started (with a few drinks and good company, of course).
By TechsSocial5 years ago in Feast
How to Make the Perfect Bowl of Chicken Soup
In the Chicago area where I live, the weather has been gorgeous. A perfect Autumn. Early on, we had some pretty frigid days but today the temperature is hovering around the seventy-two-degree mark.
By Sherry McGuinn5 years ago in Feast
French Culinary Techniques You're Smarter For Knowing
Food-centric cooking shows are a staple in television - whether you're watching to learn a new way to make meals more interesting, or crave the excitement of competition, the allure of an expertly crafted dish is so satisfying to watch. And yet, when translating those moments from television, we're often hearing words that may seem foreign, which is not a surprise when French cuisine and our benchmark for the iconic dining guide originated in France.
By Karen Lam5 years ago in Feast
Levant Wine and Barbecue
Allow me to take you on a journey to the majestic mountains of Bekaa Valley, Lebanon where a prestigious vineyard by the name of Chateau Musar creates the most decadent wines known to the Middle East. Earlier this year, I was researching my ancestors’ birthplace and I discovered the wonders of wine making. As a fourth generation Lebanese-American who was born in South Carolina, I was enthralled by the commitment and dedication that Gaston Hochar, the founder of Chateau Musar, implemented to perfecting his craft. In 1930, the boundaries of Lebanon had not been rectified and Hochar wanted to guarantee that his premises would be inside the newly established country.
By Mary Prough5 years ago in Feast