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Apr302020 by foodtrotterNo Comments

Japanese Food Culture – What You Should Know

Japan is located in Asia and consists of thousands of islands. The four major islands are called Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. The Japanese climate contains drastic extremes, ranging from the very cold northern Hokkaido to the subtropical islands of southern Okinawa. As many as 80% of the country's area consists of mountains or forests, just over 14% is cultivated, and slightly over 4% is built up. Of the cultivated areas, mainly rice is grown there. There are 126.8 million inhabitants in Japan, of whom 43% live in one of the major coastal cities of Tokyo (capital), Osaka, and Nagoya. The population density in Japan is the highest in the world. Japan is a monarchy and the most common religions are Shinto and Buddhism. Japanese Food culture Japan is a very special country ...

Apr302020 by foodtrotterNo Comments

A Guide to Irish Food Culture

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English food culture dominates in Ireland. Everything can be breaded, and you get chips (french fries) for everything. Meat is always well done, and you get cooked vegetables for your food (carrots, haricot verts, broccoli. Instead of gravy, gravy, or bird, stuffing (bread crumbs mixed with spices) applies. There are very good ingredients produced on the island, but the Irish themselves do not use them for the most interesting dishes. Nor does the ordinary Irishman seem to have taken a liking to long-distance foreign food. Visit a butcher to buy meat when you cook, it is an element that has disappeared in many countries, as it is becoming more common with pre-cut and plastic-packed. The meat is almost always locally produced. Similarly, fish shops are also still common in Irish c...

Apr302020 by foodtrotterNo Comments

A Guide to Japanese Food Culture

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If one were to ask around what Japanese food is, the vast majority would probably answer sushi. And yes, Tokyo is actually sushi's home town, but Japanese food is still so much more than that! There are noodle dishes in plenty, deep-fried foods such as kushiage and tempura, okonomiyaki which is like a Japanese equivalent of pizza, a schnitzel-like dish of tonkatsu, chicken skewers, casseroles of all kinds, and the list could be made endless. If you enjoy cooking and are interested in how the food culture can differ from one country to another, you should definitely take and study Japanese cuisine more closely. Japanese cuisine culture The country's cooking has always been characterized by a number of very important principles, some of which are; the care of the different primar...

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Regional Differences in Italian Food Culture

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Italian food culture has influenced large parts of the world. Italian cuisine is popular and appreciated by gourmets and critics, and often associated with fine cooking at luxury restaurants. But Italy is a long country, and the food culture is not the same across the whole of Italy. There are many regional differences from south to north, and in this post, we will go through them. Food culture in the north of Italy In northern Italy, we find that we are closer to Austria, for example. Here the food is heavier, preferably potatoes, risotto and pasta. Always bread for every meal. The climate is also colder in northern Italy, making hot dishes such as pots popular. In these, you often have different types of meat and legumes. Central Italy food culture In central Italy, eating hab...

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Guide to French Food Culture

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French food can be very varied. Here there are both classic dishes and more modern ones, as well as simple and difficult meals to cook. Baguette, snails, cheese and wine in all honor, but the fact is that French cuisine has much more to offer, not least in the capital Paris. The classic French cuisine You've probably heard of the classic French cuisine. This is something that many chefs learn more about during their education and which kitchens in other countries have been inspired by. For the most part, classic French cuisine includes traditional dishes that are not infrequently rich in cream and sauces of various kinds. Wine is often used for this. Nouvelle cuisine is the opposite of this and means new (modern) cuisine. Haute cuisine offers satisfying and sophisticated meals ...

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Guide to Lebanese Food Culture

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Lebanese food has spread throughout the world, and especially in the Middle East and the Mediterranean with the help of Phoenician sailors and merchants. A meal is an important ritual and symbol of peace in the Lebanese lifestyle. In Lebanon, sharing "bread and salt" together means a true act of friendship and peace. From this, rituals, traditions, and a Lebanese hospitality tradition have arisen: the table is immediately set aside and guests must stay and eat. Lebanese food is quick and easy to cook. You use a lot and variety of nature's raw materials, according to season. Meat and vegetables are often used as a base. Olive oil, garlic, and lemon form a sacred compound and occur in all meals in one way or another. As an appetizer, you come up with meza, which can mean more than ...

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A Guide to Thai Food Culture

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Thai food culture Thai cuisine offers tasty, and often but not always spicy, foods where the ingredients should be fresh and fresh with a base in meat, fish, seafood, and vegetables. Inspiration comes from other Asian countries and to Sweden, Thai cooking is said to have come in the 1980s. Common ingredients in Thai food culture Tastes and methods in Thai cooking originate from other Eastern countries. Many spices come from India and frying and frying are originally from China. The spicy food gained momentum during the 16th century when missionaries from Portugal brought chili from South America to Thailand. Some of the most common ingredients in Thai cooking are bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, celery, fish sauce, coconut milk, ginger, rice, noodles, shrimp paste, turmeric, lemong...

Apr302020 by foodtrotterNo Comments

Guide to Italian Food Culture

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Italian food culture has a close connection to the country's different geographical regions and also historical development. Some claim that Italian cooking originated in Sicily because it was over 2000 years that the Greeks and Phoenicians introduced their food art to this island. saffron, rice, and sugar in the cooking. From Sicily, this food inspiration then spread to the Italian mainland, and olives and lemons are today some of the most widely used ingredients in Italian cuisine. During Renaissance Italy, the food culture flourished in the palatial palaces. People began to slowly but surely use local ingredients in a simple but accurate way, which still characterizes Italian cuisine today. Wine has also played an important role at times and together with France, Italy is the ...

Apr292020 by foodtrotterNo Comments

A guide to Italian Food Culture

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The Italians are passionate about food and cooking, and it is easy to understand because Italian cuisine is based on fresh, high-quality ingredients. Therefore, there is also a big difference in the dishes you are served in the different regions of Italy. The information below is therefore generalized since it is impossible to go into depth in just one article. Therefore, to experience the unique traditions of each unique region, we urge you to test the gastronomic delights yourself on a (round) trip in the country. Breakfast in Italy The Italians do not make a big deal of breakfast, and they often settle for a cup of coffee without eating anything. In hotels, where breakfast is usually included in the price, you get something to eat, but you should not expect the biggest breakfas...

Apr292020 by foodtrotterNo Comments

A Guide to Food in Spain

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The Spaniards have a very proud food tradition. For most tourists, Spanish food is often associated with tapas, paella, and drink sangria. Sangria has basically become the national drink in addition to the very important meal wine then - of which Riojan is among the best. The famous Sherry (Jerez) from Andalusia is also a typical Spanish drink. In Spain, there are plenty of fresh and fresh ingredients that you can add to your cooking and that really characterize Spanish cuisine. Here you do not need to cook long sauces or sauces to spice up the raw materials, but you use the already amazing tasting experiences that are found directly in the raw materials. If you want to experience a really good Spanish meal, you should find a traditional local restaurant. In the holiday resorts, ...