Travel & Culture
We all love to travel, and our backgrounds combined include (but not limited to) American, African-American, Arab, Australian, British, Canadian, Cherokee, Chinese, Haitian, Korean, Jordanian, Indian, Iranian, Irish, Italian, Liberian, Japanese, Mexican, Norwegian, Quechua/Wanka, Peruvian, Swedish, and Tibetan cultures. Here, we share stories and discussions about food cultures and traditions from around the world.
Adventures in Portugal – My Search for Serradura
I talk a lot about the connection that exists between the two F’s: food and family. There is just something about the two Fs that makes a dish, its preparation, and obviously, its consumption so much more meaningful. I went to Portugal at the beginning of this month for a family trip that was absolutely [...]
American Meltdown: TidBit of the Day
Great new Durham foodtruck: American Meltdown with gourmet grilled cheese. From grilled cheeses with figs to basil pesto to Pimiento cheese, this is a must follow! They source as locally as possible, and the bread to cheese ratio is perfect, as is the delicate sizzle of that toast. Flavors sing, and so did I (well, [...]
The Almost Magic Beans
Legumes have been cultivated throughout the world for thousands of years. There’s evidence that they were some of the first cultivated crops in human history. This makes them an essential part of the evolution of early civilizations. When hunter-gatherer groups started to develop agricultural systems they were able to establish into more stable communities that [...]
Earth Day: World Loves Science
Happy Earth Day! On Friday, I had the most unique opportunity to be in a parade to celebrate the grand opening of the magnificent Nature Research Center at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. A 24-hour party, the rich diversity of North Carolina was on full display as people representing different nations behind the [...]
Faithfully Sweet: Ice Cream Innovator: Free Ice Cream Today in DC!
Do you like ice cream? Do you like pie? Do you want FREE ice cream? If you live in DC, get on down to Georgetown and be one of first 100 people on Friday April 20 between 5pm to 7pm for free 2oz. scoop of PieScream ice cream. This is no ordinary ice cream…and some [...]
The Meaning of Rugelach
I first learned about Abe when I was staying at a friend’s farm for New Year’s. We woke up on New Year’s Day to the smell of freshly baked rugelach in all sorts of jam and chocolate varieties. Over the BEST breakfast of hot coffee and rugelach, my friend enthused about his grandfather Abe, and [...]
Shea Butter Spotlight
Several years ago, when I bought a one-pound tub of raw unrefined shea butter for the first time, I was excited by the opportunity to shop both smart and green. I had done my homework prior to purchase and knew that shea butter was natural plant fat rich in Vitamins A,E, &F. This edible butter [...]
The Cost of Oak
How picturesque is a winery’s barrel hall? How lovely is that oaky, toasty, vanillin smell? How quickly does a wine barrel conjure up images of rural warmth, rustic hospitality, refined revelry? What would wine be without the barrels? But what happens to barrels after the wine? Most wine spends time with oak before it [...]
Single Source Suppers, NC: TidBit of the Day
Thanks to our guest contributor, Michael, of Daylight Magazine, a non-profit focusing on using art to highlight issues of social importance. Michael is here to tell us of an exciting new initiative based in North Carolina that promotes local food, local community, and local fellowship! Welcome, Michael! Founded in 2003, Daylight is dedicated to using [...]
Bull City Food Exchange
We are so excited for our coming event – please stay tuned on this page for up-to-date news, and hope to see you there! Bull City Food Exchange local action, global movement Sunday, May 6, 2012 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM | Fullsteam 726 Rigsbee Avenue Durham NC Come support three new food Durham-based organizations [...]
