Shawarma, which means “turning” in Arabic, refers to how the sliced meat is prepared before being placed into a pita or a laffa. I had the good fortune to dine on it at a fine restaurant in Dubai, which got me thinking….
Read my more in my Medium post, “To every season … turn, turn, turn.”
Digging into California’s truffle industry
Facebook Twitter LinkedInFew delicacies say “fine dining” like truffles. Notoriously hard to harvest, these luxe fungi can cost thousands of dollars, making them some of the most expensive ingredients. (Like the world’s largest white truffle, which sold for a whopping $61,000 in 2014.) Truffles are high maintenance. In addition to different truffles species needing their specific climates and trees (where...
Local cuisine: The importance of valuing local products and regional cuisine in a globalized world
Facebook Twitter LinkedInIn an increasingly interconnected world, where food travels thousands of kilometers to reach our plates, it is essential to remember the importance of local cuisine. This culinary practice is based on using local ingredients and respecting the traditions of each region, generating benefits for both our health and the local economy. With that said, in this article,...