Stories about Food from December, 2015
Ringing in the New Year in Japan With Fresh Fish
Fish and seafood is an important part of New Year's celebrations in Japan. Here are some photos of shopping for fish.
Christmas in Japan? Get Ready for Running Trees, Dazzling Lights, and Fried Chicken
Japan has its own unique approach to Christmas that includes amazing light displays, delicate cakes and delicious fried chicken.
From Hallacas to Horchata, the Tastes of Latin America's Holiday Season
“Vitello tonnato” in Argentina, Russian salad in Venezuela and turkey in Peru. Explore the sweet and savory of the festive season in Latin America, as told by Global Voices contributors.
Ethiopia Faces Famine Despite ‘Unprecedented’ Economic Growth
"According to some inside Ethiopia, NGO’s are being warned not to use the words “famine, starvation or death” in their food appeals."
Mexican Christmas Food Combines Basque Flavors with Nahuatl Tradition
"Most important are banana peppers soaked in vinegar, to give character and more flavour to the Biscayne sauce."
The Wonderful World of Japan's ‘Okonomiyaki’
Which is better: Osaka-style or Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki? One Twitter account is hoping to help you make up your mind.
How the Michelin Star Became the Kiss of Death for Hong Kong’s Street Food
The Michelin Star has turned out to be the kiss of death for several small restaurants in Hong Kong, as landlords raise rents to profit off anticipated earnings boom.
A Day for Mate, A South American Culinary Infusion
Argentinians consume up to 100 liters of mate per year, however, there was a time when this popular South American infusion was banned.
