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Nov252021 by foodtrotterNo Comments

Authentic Hungarian Goulash: A Delicate Balance of Flavors and Textures

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Goulash is a dish that has been eaten in Hungary since the 18th century. The recipe has many variations but generally consists of meat (usually beef) and onions stewed together with other vegetables. A spicy paprika powder gives it its characteristic flavor. Goulash is usually served as a soup or stew over dumplings called csipetke or bread dumplings called túrógombóc depending on regional preferences. The ingredients are simple: beef, potatoes, carrots, green bell pepper, onion and tomato paste/puree for color and flavor; salt; black pepper; bay leaves; paprika powder (or sweet Hungarian paprika); and water to cover the meat. Hungarian Goulash History The Hungarian word "gulyás" has Arabic origins and means herdsman, referring to the fact that the dish was originally made by her...

Nov152021 by foodtrotterNo Comments

The Best European Foods You Need To Try

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Europe has a myriad of cultures amongst dozens of different countries and with those cultural differences comes plenty of delicious foods. If you are a foodie, then European food is a fantastic area of cuisine to explore. If you are cooking at home and wanting to mix things up or if you are planning a trip to Europe and need some recommendations, then here are some classic European dishes you should try out and their place of origin. Colcannon, Ireland Ireland is known for its ancient castles, beautiful greenery, interesting folklore, and love of potatoes. Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish that you can eat at any time, but would be perfect during a rainy day at the port on a Europe cruise! Colcannon compliments the country's mountainous regions and rainy weather so well because i...

May262020 by foodtrotterNo Comments

A Guide to European Food Culture

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Food and culture are very closely related to each other. Food culture includes traditions, dishes, and ingredients. The food culture in Europe differs from country to country, but there are common characteristics that distinguish European cuisines from, for example, Asian. The biggest source of starch in the kitchen is wheat flour, as well as dumplings of various kinds, pasta, and pastries. Most countries in Europe use sauces and spices as condiments and accessories. Let's look closer at the general rules and traditions of European food culture and how it varies depending on the country and which part of Europe you are in. Nordic cuisine The Finnish cuisine is reminiscent of the German, Swedish and Russian cuisines. The food culture in Norway is based primarily on the raw mater...

May22020 by foodtrotterNo Comments

A Guide to French Cuisine and Dishes

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Hardly any country in the world is as famous for its food as France is. When it comes to food culture, there are very few, if any, countries that can compete with France. They are known for using as much as it can of just the finest and freshest ingredients they can come across and for their sophisticated cooking methods. The only ones who may still consider that France is not perfect when it comes to cooking may be vegetarians or vegans. It is quite unusual with vegetarians and vegans in France and therefore the supply is quite narrow. However, more and more alternatives have begun to emerge as the trend grows. If you travel through the country you will soon discover that the dishes differ a great deal between the different regions. If you want to get the most "French" food a...

May22020 by foodtrotterNo Comments

A Guide to Spanish Cuisine

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In Spain, tapas is the most typical dish for the country. It is an ancient tasty tradition and almost all of the Spanish cuisine is like tapas. Spain is known as the land of small dishes and it is a must to eat tapas when visiting the country. On the walkway along the shops there is a large selection of tapas bars where you can pick and choose. It is common for different areas or bars to specialize in tapas. For tapas, it may be appropriate to have a beer or a glass of wine. Madrid's most dense and best tapas neighborhood is located just southwest of Plaza Mayor in the La Latina district. In the streets of Cava Alta and Cava Baja, you can eat tapas for hours. Food that Spain is famous for and that you often find in tapas is a lot of seafood and fish. There are also Iberian ham an...

May22020 by foodtrotterNo Comments

A Guide to Italian Food Culture

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Italian food culture is known all over the world and in Italian cuisine, you will find lots of goodies such as mozzarella, olive oil, and parma ham. But Italian cuisine also stands out because you eat, and look at the meal, in a completely different way than you do in the rest of the world. In other words, the fact that it is a little difficult to know how to behave at the restaurant. This is why many tourists appear as "rookies" when eating in Italy. Eat locally When in Italy, you should, of course, take the opportunity to eat Italian. It is part of traveling to experience the country's food culture. In Italy, you rarely have any choices. Probably there are occasional foreign restaurants in larger cities, but one must probably know the address to have a chance to find such rariti...

May22020 by foodtrotterNo Comments

A Guide to German Cuisine

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Everyone knows about French cuisine, but German? It may not be easy to think of anything else but sausage but if you are going to Germany, you should not miss to enjoy their domestic delights. Here are some dishes you should try and a guide to German food culture! Germany is food, especially if you come to home cooking. The kitchen may not have the same aura as the French which is most often associated with refined arrangements in small portions, while Germany is instead dominated by large portions and rustic well-cooked home cooking. There are of course plenty of restaurants of very high class, which in Baiersbronn a place that is said to have the most Michelin restaurant stars per inhabitant. But what is typical German food then? Not easy to say since Germany is a large 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

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...

Apr302020 by foodtrotterNo Comments

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 ...