Seal soup for dinner? Get to know Greenland’s Inuit cuisine

“Every family has their own way of cutting blubber,” Nivi casually explains as she wields a curved knife (known as an Ulu) and slices into thick narwhal blubber. Once I move past my mental image of the cute Arctic whale with its protruding tusk, I now feel humbled to partake in this. Originally from Eastern […]

What’s the magic ingredient in Japan’s Alpine cuisine?

Something else that will warm you up is the region’s ‘snow drink’. Snow also plays an integral role in the region’s sake, Japan’s national alcoholic drink—and Niigata’s sake is amongst the best in the country, with over 90 sake breweries, many of which are open for tours. In the coastal city of Itoigawa, a 55-kilometer […]

The resurgence of Canada’s First Nations cuisine

Nikki Bayley October 16, 2017 Share this article Why does Canada have so few First Nations restaurants? It’s certainly changing—for the better—but Nikki Bayley finds out why Indigenous dishes are only just appearing on menus. One of the (many) things I adore about Canada is how people talk about the country being a mosaic, not […]

Bring on the New Indian Cuisine

Please join us on Saturday, July 23, in New York City’s Central Park to hear Meherwan Irani — in person — along with other intellectuals, artists and “trend-makers” who love good conversation, a rich mix of food and great music. Welcome to OZY FUSION FEST, and enjoy this special encore presentation. The lunch rush has […]

The Baby Show, Nell Gwynn and Japanese cuisine: The best things to do this week

GO TO Go gaga for new little trends at The Baby Show, coming to ExCeL London next weekend. The UK’s leading pregnancy and parenting event is bursting with coo-inducing baby products and expert advice on issues including breastfeeding, teething, sleep and development. There will be more than 100 stalls, first-aid tips from the British Red […]