Tag: Food

Why There Is A Growing Global Food Shortage & What It Will Look Like

In order to live life well, you need to be able to compare how big things are to other things, how long things last, and how bad or good things can get. The only way to know about the things to come, is to better understand the things that have already occurred. What I love most about Geopolitics...

Building a Food Recipe - Generative AI App on ECS, powered by Amazon Bedrock Managed FM Models using CDK

Introduction Amazon Bedrock is a fully managed AWS service that is used to build generative AI applications using foundation models (FM) from Amazon and third-party model providers accessible through an API. In this blog post, we’ll take you on a journey to implement a Generative AI based F...

Start a Food Truck Business in Abu Dhabi

If you’ve ever dreamed of venturing into the world of food business, starting a food truck in Abu Dhabi might just be the perfect opportunity to bring your culinary creations to the masses. The UAE capital offers a thriving market for food enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, and a food truck can be...

Best Local Food In Abu Dhabi

Try the street food there to get a sense of how excellent the best local food in Abu Dhabi. Mainly, local food is a gift to the excellent and varied cuisine of the UAE. It is not only very affordable but also very inventive, filling, and tasty. There are many hotels and family resorts in Abu Dh...

Amsterdam: the food spots that made my first weeks there and left a mark in my heart (part 1)

I only moved to Amsterdam a year ago but I am very excited to share with you the spots that I stumbled upon in my first food adventures there. I am in no way the voice of truth about what is nice or not, but I strongly believe in not keeping any deliciousness just for me. For a calm sunday aftern...

Vegan Food Diary: Amsterdam

Here are some of the best spots I’ve found over the last couple of months for vegan fare in Amsterdam! If you’re looking for a cozy Sunday morning brunch, Mr. Stacks is a pancake restaurant with plenty of options for everyone in the group. At this restaurant, the items marke...

5 Must-Try Street Food Dishes in Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok, the vibrant and bustling capital of Thailand, is a paradise for food lovers. Among the many culinary delights this city has to offer, the street food culture stands out as a must-experience for any visitor. The aromas of sizzling woks, the hiss of grilling skewers, and the vibrant colors of...

My Thai Food Experiences

I had only ever heard of pad thai, and had actually never tried it before moving to Asia in 2016. I am a lover of all food, really, (at the time I kinda hated eggplant), with cereal of all things being a top choice. In those first three days, I think I ate an apple and a yogurt from 7/11. I was not ...

Top Five Street Food Markets in Bangkok

Yaowarat road is the most famous street, cutting through the heart of Chinatown, but on the parallel Charoen Krung road, and down countless small market lanes, you’ll also find endless eating options. Yaowarat is famous for its very popular food stalls balanced on the most impractical pavem...

Berlin’s Best Indian Food- by an Indian

Berlin is the European dream when it comes to cheap food with loads of vegetarian options. The kebab selection is simply impeccable too. However, while I might be (definitely am) biased, I think nothing brings comfort and satisfaction like an Indian meal does. I am grateful that Berlin is undoubtedl...

What I learned as a Food Delivery Courier in Berlin and What You Should Probably Know As Wel — part 2

My previous post (and the first in this series) was about me, and how I found myself doing food deliveries in Berlin, but it said nothing about food deliveries. Yes, I have a tendency to start talking about one thing and ending up talking mainly about myself. This post will talk about &...

How Soul Food Got My Groove Back.

That first bite brought back memories. Memories dating back to a time of my life I foolishly mistook struggling with failing and allowed those thoughts to overwrite my happiness. Thinking back, I really was happy. Happy to not be in the bean, happy to finally be on my own even if it did come with...

Is Boston a Food Heaven or Food Hell?

Carefully curated 24-hour in Beacon Hill and Back Bay area for culinary excellence — a must-read before you go! Ramen in Boston? YES! Image: Author’s own Welcome to Boston, a city renowned for its prestigious universities, vibrant culture, and food scene that beckons both local...

Food and Identity: The $3 European Poptart

Today in class, we had our last class. It was full of our presentations on Danish food phenomenons (mine being on the non-existence of GMOs in Danish food). One of my classmates presented on Danish pastries. Halfway through the presentation, we were given the chance to have a fifteen minute break. A...

Is Turkish Food Healthy? A Brief Turkish Cuisine Guide

Is Turkish Cuisine One Of The Healthiest Diets On The Planet? Are you looking for a healthy, delicious alternative cuisine to add to your diet as part of your everyday life? Then look no further than Turkish food, as tasted and recommended by us personally since our first ever visit to Turkey ...

One Street Food I Expected To Find in Portugal but Didn’t

When we travel, street food can save us from hunger, worry, and wasting time. Great street food is a big factor for us when we travel with family. Restaurants work for foodies and couples with time on their hands. When you have a large group, just ordering unfamiliar food in a new place can be a ...

Food Culture in the LA Hood

Whenever there’s a highlight of a local restaurant in LA, it’s always an elegant, upscale location. Not that there’s anything wrong with elegant or upscale, but to put it eloquently, people wanna grub! Nine times out of 10, this high-class establishment was recommended by eith...

Life, Death, and Food Poisoning in Mexico City.

Abel and I landed at Mexico City’s international airport on a Friday afternoon to a casual immigration line that felt more like waiting to check out at the supermarket. Our bags were dispatched on a conveyor belt that came to a full stop before they all finished coming out. Mine was sitting...

Enjoy Street Food Globally By Following These Rules

Some destinations are renowned for their street food. Thailand, Vietnam, India, Singapore, and Mexico, to name but a few. The stalls on the sidewalk look so tempting. Hordes of people surround the vendors, and the atmosphere is buzzing with conversation and the crackle of fire. The aroma is out of t...

Talking My Way Through a Food Tour

Last week I went on a food and Art Deco tour in South Beach, Miami Beach, which was part of acting on my decision to “travel” where I live. The tour met my travel needs of learning new things, trying new foods, and meeting new people. But after the three-hour tour, rather than having to ...

Egyptian Bodybuilder Becomes New York City Food Vendor

Kareem Afify looks intently at his iPhone as he scrolls down his personal Instagram page. The 26-year-old, who recently relocated from Bata, Egypt to Jersey City, has a feed comprised of countless pictures of himself — often shirtless and flexing off his muscular build. He zooms in on a pho...

Is the croissant the perfect food?

Before I talk about all things butter and flakiness (the good kind), I need to clarify something. By “croissant,” I mean the kind of delicacy you can only find in France. And if I’m really being a snob, I will say that the best croissants are to be found in the Paris region. ...

Back To Paris

Whereever I go, I tend to first take a bus tour as an easy way to get a sense of what a city has to offer. Mum was looking forward to seeing what Paris has to look at and so we stepped onto a Tootbus near the Louvre and hopped off near the Arc de Triomphe. We were going to walk up the steps to th...

Prague Food Hunter Series — Meat and Burger

For us as Taiwanese, it did take some time to adapt the diet here. Cooked vegetables are quite rare in Prague restaurants, and most dishes are mainly meat. It’s likely to get jaded after a big serving of meat at a time. Thus, it’s important to find delicious but not-easily-satiated ones!...

10 Benefits of Eating Organic Food

In our fast-paced society, the demand for healthy eating choices is getting larger. For those living in Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra, Wollongong, and the Blue Mountains, the concept of organic delivery in Sydney can be a game changer. Their commitment to delivering 100% Certified Organic an...

Best Street Food in Tokyo & Where to Find It

Takeshita Dori — Harajuku Best for dessert foods The Harajuku area is famous for its colorful and kawaii (cute) street food often seen on Instagram and is the perfect place to visit if you love sweet food. The best places to find these foods are on the main Takeshita Street opp...

The Difference Between Vietnamese and Thai Food

When it comes to Southeast Asian cuisine, there are a lot of similarities between the different countries. After all, they all use similar ingredients and cooking methods. However, there are also some distinct differences. Today, we’ll look at the difference between Vietnamese and Thai food. ...

Dahlia: Flower of War, Food & Medicine

Dahlias are beloved around the world as decorative flowers. However, did you know that they are valued not just for their beauty but also as culinary delicacies? Both the tubers and the petals are staple cooking ingredients in Mexico. Our last excursion to the Botanical Gardens of the University ...

Chapter 7: Food Preparation

The main concern is fresh fruit and vegetables. It’s a good idea not to have any at all with you when you cross the border. If you do, South Australians are generally nice and friendly so they’ll probably just smile and ask you politely to get rid of it in the helpfully provided quaranti...

Are we heading towards a global food crisis?

The UN Panel of Experts on Climate Change, following the 2016 Paris Agreement, was tasked with assessing the relationship between land use and global warming of the Earth. Recently this Panel has released its conclusions that make one thing clear: many things must change about how humans o...

Food Twin: Stress Testing the U.S. Food System

Did you grow the food you ate for breakfast this morning? Do you know who did? I certainly didn’t and don’t know where it even came from. In one view, our society’s ability to abstract away activities like hunting and gathering is what defines progress; no longer are we spending ou...

Food for Hiking: What are Your Options?

There are two vital components for optimal performance during a hike. Those are hydration and nutrition, without these your chances of safety and physical ability deplete rapidly. Whether you are on a long hike or just taking a walk, having water available is necessary. So make sure that you are pac...

Food Sovereignty, Now and Tomorrow

The food sovereignty movement is defined by the belief that people can — and must — reclaim power in food systems by restoring their relationship to the land and closing the the gap between food providers and consumers. The key lies in restoring autonomy. For many thousands of ye...

What is a Food Desert, and How Can We Fix Them?

There were times growing up when my family had a rough time finding healthy food. We were one of those families that seemed to slingshot from being okay financially to scraping the bottom of the barrel for spare change. There were times when I was a little when the only vegetables I saw were the ...

Black Food Fund: Power in Practice

Blog Two: Power in Practice Hello Brave and Shift have written eloquently about the evolution of the Black Food Fund (BFF) over the last few years, and the messiness and the emotions this journey has evoked. We hope that through writing these blogs, we can pull back the curtai...

How to Make Healthy Food More Affordable and Accessible

Food insecurity is a widespread problem. Even the rich and heavily populated countries are not totally immune to this socio-economic challenge. In the USA, more than forty million people are living in food insecure households. This translates to roughly 13% of the country’s entire population. ...

The Food Chain in the Banking Industry

Insurance companies are the kings in the real estate market in my state. They call the shots. Many buildings are underinsured because insurance companies increased their hurricane premium rates. What was enough coverage four years ago is not today. Insurance companies are afraid to pay claims if ...

When I Was Hungry, You Gave Me Food

After a few lengthy lectures from my dad, my parents shifted tactics. At the time, my dad was an assistant manager at a grocery store in downtown San Bernardino. The city had its rough neighborhoods, but this part of town was unique. Across the street from the store was an hourly hotel. The Greyhoun...

The Secret Behind Jews and Food

There are countless other jokes about Jews and food and it’s no wonder. It’s no secret that Jews have a relationship with food. In fact, there is no way that you can practice Judaism religiously or culturally without food. Within the Jewish legal framework there is the idea that Jewish r...

Autism and Food — A Difficult Relationship

I was always viewed as a fussy eater as a young child. Both at home and at school, I drove people mad with my preferences and the volume of foods which I just refused to eat. Schools tried different approaches to this but were generally unsympathetic. I remember having to take my plate to teacher...

Russian Utilities and Food System

It seems Russia is having a problem. And it is a severe problem. One that could lead to Russians missing the good old days before sanctions. I think Vladimir Putin is starting to understand this. Because these electric grid disasters are not happening in distant Kamchatka or Kherson (they are also.)...

As climate change erodes land and health, one Louisiana tribe fights back | Food and Environment Reporting Network

Devon Parfait steers his truck into the parking lot of what used to be a firehouse on Shrimpers Row in Dulac, Louisiana. He tries to get his bearings in a landscape both familiar and strange. He spies a bayou down a side street, so we walk in that direction, searching for traces of the home his fami...

How to Fix Your Broken Relationship with Food

“What are my health goals?”, and “What do I want my relationship with food to be?” I’m sure you can think of several goals with relative ease. I want to have more energy. I want to change my body composition; i.e. lose body fat, and gain more muscle ...

“I Am Not That Kind of White Person. I Am A Good One. So, Can I Touch Your Hair?”

My 25-year-old friend sat across the table from me over some Mexican food and quoted this crazy statement from her white boss. When my friend refused, her work was suddenly not good enough. They wanted to get a replacement because “we don’t think you are going to cut it.” My friend...

Economic Impact of Alternative Proteins, Navigating Food Industry Regulations, and More

The majority of investments in the alternative protein industry have been from private sources, but public investments are crucial for long-term research and development (R&D), as well as maximising public benefit. Public investments catalyse progress in areas where private companies, focused on...

Finally A Solution For Closer & Healthier Food?

Community Gardens These gardens are typically managed by groups of residents who cultivate vegetables, herbs, and flowers in shared plots. They promote social cohesion and access to fresh produce. Living Walls (Vertical Gardens) Living walls are vertical structures that su...

Why the World’s Largest Food Company Saw Promise in a Peanut Allergy Drug

In January of 2020, the first drug for peanut allergies, Palforzia, was approved by the FDA. It was the first and only FDA-approved treatment to help reduce the severity and frequency of peanut allergies, which increased 3.5-fold over the past two decades reaching 1.4–2% of the ...

Five benefits of dates that make it a healthy food

AwDates are the foremost common thing to see at domestic or within the showcase these days. So, did you eat dates in Iftar or Suhr nowadays? And do you know the benefits of it, why dates gotten to be an fundamental portion of the dinner for those who are fasting in Ramadan? Derived from the palm ...

Food Culture in Taiwan: A Comprehensive Guide

Taiwanese cuisine has a rich history that dates back to the Qing Dynasty, which ruled over Taiwan from 1683 to 1895. During this period, immigrants from China brought their culinary traditions with them, resulting in a blend of Hakka, Fujianese, and Cantonese cuisine. The Japanese colonial period fr...

Why We Keep Breaking the Food Rules

Afew days ago, my young daughter had her customary scoop of speckled vanilla bean ice cream for dessert, cleared her plate, and asked me if she could also have some chocolate chips. I said, “We already had dessert, sweetie. We can have chocolate chips tomorrow.” She pulled an aw man...

Food Addiction and Eating Disorders- You CAN find joy again

Oh my friend, let me tell you….for over two decades of my life, I was enslaved by food and my body image. I would starve, binge, purge — anything to numb and escape. I despised myself and could not break free from this vicious cycle no matter how hard I tried. In my darkest moments a...

Brazilian Food Love

I cannot lie. If there is one association I have with Brazil, so greatly engrained in me, it is the food. From carne picada to coxinha to churrasco, the food is ever-present and always there on my mind. Brazilians are known in the West for two major things: knowing how to party… and knowing h...