Fri, Feb 8th 2008, 00:00

The Carnival of Venice is an opulent event that traces its history back to the 1100’s. Read more

Thu, Dec 20th 2007, 00:00

Long golden sticks of baguette are a symbol of France. Baguette, often just called French bread, is a perfect accompaniment to the French meal. Read more

Tue, Dec 18th 2007, 00:00

Many dishes make up the cosmopolitan mosaic of Marseille, and these reflect the melting pot of cultures that have docked at this French port. Read more

Wed, Dec 12th 2007, 00:00

In France, the exact proportions of ingredients in bouillabaisse vary by cook and by region. Read more

Wed, Dec 5th 2007, 00:00

As the Romans continued to trade wine in Marseille, it was not long before the people around Marseille decided to establish their own vineyards. Read more

Thu, Nov 22nd 2007, 00:00

Manioc forms the main component of Native Indian food. Read more

Wed, Nov 14th 2007, 00:00

Any meal in the Netherlands can be washed down with a glass of Jenever (Dutch juniper berry gin). Read more

Thu, Nov 8th 2007, 00:00

If there is one country in the world known for its cheese, its the Netherlands. Read more

Mon, Nov 5th 2007, 00:00

Another traditional dish of the Netherlands came about after the Spanish siege of Leiden ... Read more

Thu, Nov 1st 2007, 00:00

Holland, or the Netherlands, is a land of canals and windmills. Read more

Thu, Jan 17th 2008, 00:00

In Israel, Ashkenazic Cuisine is the cooking traditions and favoured ingredients from Jews who once settled in eastern or western Europe. Read more

Wed, Dec 19th 2007, 00:00

The food from Provence in France is delightfully fresh and fun. We look at some of the firm favourites. Read more

Fri, Dec 14th 2007, 00:00

By contrast to the rich dishes in the other regions of France, the cuisine of Provence is light and fresh. Read more

Tue, Dec 11th 2007, 00:00

Marseille is also famous as the home of a particularly hearty soupy seafood stew famed in french cuisine ... called bouillabaisse. Read more

Tue, Dec 4th 2007, 00:00

The French city of Marseille (originally Massalia) was founded by the Greeks in 600BC. Read more

Wed, Nov 21st 2007, 00:00

A firm favourite dish of Brazil is moqueca, a traditional Brazilian seafood stew. Read more

Mon, Nov 12th 2007, 00:00

Since the days of the Dutch East India Company and the Netherlands dominance over the spice trade with the East, Dutch tastes have been influenced by Asian cuisine, particularly Indonesia. Read more

Wed, Nov 7th 2007, 00:00

Traditional Dutch Cuisine is usually quite simple. Read more

Fri, Nov 2nd 2007, 00:00

Herring is the most popular seafood in the Netherlands. In street cafés, restaurants and bistros, herring is a popular lunch item, served on toast and accompanied by a nice cold beer. Read more

Wed, Oct 31st 2007, 00:00

The Netherlands bulb district lies between Haarlem and Leiden which means that the countryside comes alive in the springtime. Read more