Stories about Food from October, 2007
Arabeyes: Eid Al Fitr Celebrations (Part 2)
The Holy month of Ramadan culminated with Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations throughout the Muslim world. Here's what bloggers are saying about the occasion in the second of a three-part series. Today's tour takes us to Kuwait, Libya, Lebanon, Palestine and Israel.
Celebrating festivals, feasting and donating smiles
Last Saturday Muslims all over the world celebrated Eid ul-Fitr that marks the end of Ramadan. Abul Kalam Azad a Chennai blogger shares his experiences. His children eagerly distributing festival sweets to friends and neighbours, His youngest daughter preparing a project detailing Ramadan with her non-muslim friend's help. Azad ponders...
Arabeyes: Eid Al Fitr Celebrations (Part 1)
The Holy month of Ramadan culminated with Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations throughout the Muslim world. Here's what bloggers are saying about the occasion in the first of a three-part series. Today's tour takes us to Lebanon, Libya, Israel, Morocco and Iraq.
Nepal: Eating in Kathmandu
the superheavy on where to eat in Kathmandu, providing a rather wonderful account of eateries.
Japan: Can Bread
Lee from Tokyo Times blogs about bread in can sold in vending machine in Japan.
Thailand: Chantaburi Delights
The realthai blog samples the culinary delights of Chantaburi in Eastern Thailand.
Trinidad and Tobago: Eid-ul-Fitr sweets
With Eid-ul-Fitr approaching, Lifespan of a Chenette thinks of the many sweet delicacies that Muslim households in Trinidad will be preparing the celebrate the holiday.
Turkey is Typing…Ramadan Edition
Ramadan is in its last week and it seems only fitting to hear from the Turkish part of the Middle East region as to their impressions of this holy month. Join us as we talk about the perils of early morning drumming, censoring food on TV, the running of the cows, and perhaps the best ice cream in the world!
Zimbabwe: malnutrition on the rise
Dzimba post an article from Zimbabwe online about the worsening food situation in Zimbabwe: Most families of Harare’s nearly two million residents were surviving on one meal a day and malnutrition is on the rise in the Zimbabwean capital, a city nutritionist said on Tuesday.
Russia: Vodka Museum
The Turkish Invasion writes about Moscow's Vodka Museum.
Pakistan: Faith and Fasting
DeOwl has an interesting post exploring the link between faith and fasting during Ramzan as she finds herself in the US, alone.
Libya: In Love with Soup
Libyan The Highlander confesses her love for soup in this post. She writes: “My favourite dish on the evening meal is the Libyan soup and this soup only tastes special with watani lamb meat ( watani meaning local). I can never tire of eating it for 30 days in a...
Egypt: Home made Pizza
Egyptian blogger Lasto-adri *Blue* has made a ‘perfect’ home made pizza.
Ukraine: Kovbasa/Kolbasa
Ukrainiana writes about Ukraine's kovbasa/kolbasa.
Jordan: Wasted Food
“Have you noticed that we, Jordanians, tend to throw a lot of food in the trash? We fill our dishes with plenty of food that ends up thrown away?…This was just a quick observation…. in a nation where more people are getting hungry,” observes Jordanian blogger Hareega.
Argentina: Prices for Vegetables Drastically Increase
A vegetable crisis has hit Argentina, as the price of tomatoes has drastically increased, “As such, they have become luxury items. The classic side salad of lettuce & tomato is now pricier than the main dish (meat) it was meant to accompany,” writes the blog Good Airs.
UK, Caribbean: Cuisine questions
Why isn't Caribbean food more popular in the UK, wonders Can Cook, Must Cook. She responds to online commentary.
Trinidad and Tobago: Airport musings
Waiting at the airport in Trinidad for a flight to Suriname, Taran Rampersad falls into a conversation about technology, Caribbean regionalism, and food.
Morocco: Increased Prices Spark Unrest
Moroccan blog The View from Fez discusses unrest due to hikes in food prices.
Africa: African culinary entrepreneurs
Fran Osseo-Asare writes about Africa culinary entrepreneurs: “Her website afrofoodtv.com includes recipes and demonstrations of North, South, East and West African dishes in what I assume is her pleasant, well-equipped kitchen in Atlanta, Georgia.”
Myanmar: Yangon Before the Protests
Bangkok Dazed posts pictures of Yangon from two weeks ago. “I keep thinking about Yangon as if was just two weeks ago when I was there: so pleasant, so peaceful, so friendly … so normal. What the hell has happened?”
