Switzerland’s most beloved dish is Raclette. A hearty and inexpensive meal perfected for centuries in the Alps. Traditionally, this hobo-style meal was meant to satisfy big appetites in cold winter weather and was made out of just cheese, potatoes and vegetables—all ingredients grown in the mountains. Adding meat became popular when the dish hit populated […]
This is part two- of a four-part series: ”DO YOU EAT VINTAGE FOOD / NEW FOOD / CULT FOOD / REAL FOOD?” CULT FOODS: Food that we love that is limited edition or scarcely available. Food with a reputation for being awesome and/or nostalgic. Conversation Hearts. Necco makes more than 8 billion boxes of these candy hearts annually for Valentine’s […]
Japan: where knife training occurs for many years before a budding chef is allowed near a fish and chopping block — where cooking rice is a careful and deliberate balance of vinegar, rice, water and a knowing hand. Kaiseki and Kaiseki Ryōri. The multi-course traditional meal that is one of food’s most extraordinary displays of […]
Burrata means “buttered” in Italian — and like butter is exactly how it melts in your mouth and enhances dishes. Usually served at room temperature, this fresh Italian cheese is a wonderful combination of buffalo mozzarella and cream, cow’s milk, salt and rennet. The outer layer comprises a thin layer of mozzarella and when sliced open, […]
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