Kimchi is the signature dish of the Korean cuisine. It is only a side dish. And one might wonder, why it has become so hugely popular. There is a big range of amazing Korean recipes besides Kimchi. Still it is the one dish that maybe everyone has heard of. The reason for that might be…
Due to recent and not so recent experiences I just have to bring that one: The live octopus. It seems to be that one food that scandalizes people the most. You know me! I don’t run from anything. From insects to snakes or cold blood, there is pretty tough stuff around in the world of…
Everyone who ever travelled China knows: Overeating is a thing. It comes naturally. Be it because people invite you for an abundance of food at a turning dinner table, or you just happen to stroll through food alleys and night markets. I’ve been there and I’ve seen (nearly) everything. For today let me focus on…
The Midwest, Iowa to be precise, is an unlikely place to come across as a tourist. That’s the upside of working at a university. You get invited to such unlikely places. This is how I ended up exploring the midwest. Foodwise, it has been quite a surprise. I expected greasy food and sweetened softdrinks. What…
