Stories about Food from June, 2008
Pakistan: Food and Water
All Things Pakistan on the threats posed by an acute food and water shortage in the country.
Peru: Relationship Between Food and Sex
The blog Choledad Privadad [es] analyzes the relationship between food and sex in Peruvian society.
Poland: Kraków Soup Festival
A report from the Kraków soup festival – at Polandian.
Poland: “How To Have a Polish Party”
Tips on “how to have a Polish party” – at Polandian: “4. Start cooking at least six months before party is due to begin.”
Hungary: Passion for Food and Wine
Hungary is a country with a very rich culinary tradition. It prides itself in its cuisine, and this is reflected in the many Hungarian blogs devoted to food or those that mention local dishes and wines at any given opportunity. Here's a little selection that we've found with just a quick browsing.
Estonia: ‘Zavood’ Pub in Tartu
AnTyx writes, according to one reader, on “a local issue with international appeal”: Zavood, “the most legendary of Tartu booze houses.”
Czech Republic: Homer Simpson Restaurant
The Czech Daily Word writes about a Prague restaurant named after Homer Simpson.
Trinidad & Tobago: The Colour of Survival
Blogging from Trinidad and Tobago, Grounding says that “what much of this – Go Green/Save the Planet/Environment Day thing – is really about is attempting to ensure the survival of the human race.”
Dominica: Combating High Food Prices
Dominica Weekly has a few tips on how to survive the effects of rising food prices.
South Korea: Beef Protest Intensified
The protest against importation of U.S beef has been intensified. Since last weekend the protest has been directed against the president Lee Myung Bak and police violence. More from CINA. Jamie from Two Koreas has collected some photo and vidoe links.
China: Pizza and Cultural Disorientation
Maryannodonnell writes about the cultural difference in the perception of food with a detailed description of her friend's pizza dinner.
