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Why do we pray? Why do we pray? What is the role of religion in your life today? Do you commune with the divine through rituals? Or is it a comforting routine, going to church or temple once a week or month? Are these questions making you uncomfortable? Do you think religion is a private act to...

Indian cuisine has a rich legacy of myriad faiths, history, food invasions, cultural landscapes and rituals. This book is richly spiced with the author's memories and personal stories bringing the flavors of India alive. The narrative is peppered with food stories of India, the place of food in sacred worship, food etiquette, and taste memory. When the author travels through diverse regions, she explores food rituals, myths and traditions.

Dive into the heart of Japan's social dining scene with Izakaya Culture. We explore traditional pub dishes, expert sake pairings, and the unwritten etiquette of local gastropubs. Whether you're planning a trip to Tokyo or love Japanese cuisine, learn the secrets of hidden gems and classic snacks like yakitori and sashimi. Perfect for foodies and travelers seeking an authentic taste of Japan.

Cheese Trekking recounts the author’s experiences visiting pastoral communities and cheesemakers in various countries and explains how cheeses can be local manifestations while also representing global archetypes, strategies that have been adopted in many places. It describes the constellations (a range of complementary milk foods that utilize all byproducts of cheesemaking) of various regions through a wide-angle lens. The central premise is that milk has a terroir, born from the plants and ecology of a landscape, that is concentrated via ruminant digestion and lactation.

Calvin Trillin proves that he is one of America's funniest food writers, while recalling his efforts to write a definitive history of the Buffalo chicken wing to his attempts to lure his older daughter back from California by finding an irresistible bagel.

“Italy is a beautiful but complicated place, not so much a country as a collection of cultures and cuisines. Matt Goulding expertly navigates it’s wonders and eccentricities with wisdom and great passion.” -Anthony Bourdain "Goulding is pioneering a new type of writing about food."...

Food Court In Session is a podcast, ranking, series of essays, and exploration of every mall in Metro Vancouver. Every two weeks, Justin McElroy, Steve Masuch and rotating guests explore a different mall in our region, as we debate and determine what a mall means in 2026, and which one in Metro Vancouver is truly the best. Come along with us on this very silly but worthwhile journey, as we go to new food courts, and debate old memories. Consider it less as a definitive ranking and more of an anthology of the walkable indoor commercial spaces of our city that inspire joy, annoyance, nostalgia ...

Join me as I wander the world. From bustling markets to hidden corners, from local flavors to unforgettable encounters, I will share stories, food, and cultures that make travel unforgettable. Every episode is a journey of discovery, connection, and inspiration—one passport stamp at a time!

Unlock the best of Japan with Kyoto Travel Secrets. Each daily episode reveals hidden temples, secret Zen gardens, and authentic local food spots that tourists often miss. From Gion’s history to seasonal Arashiyama tips, we provide essential insider advice for a unique Kyoto adventure. Perfect for solo travelers and culture seekers looking for an authentic Japanese experience.

Join host Clare Delish on a delicious journey across continents uncovering hidden stories behind breakfast traditions worldwide. From Turkish feasts to Japanese tea rituals and colonial influences, discover how morning meals reveal who we are and what we value most. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Enjoying the foods that bring us together and the stories they tell

This podcast will be about food from around the world and traveling to different countries throughout the world. We will talk about different countries that we have been to. Then, we will talk about the ratings of the foods, restaurants, and scenarios of “What If” would also be incorporated into our podcast, to see the different scenarios that could happen if things changed in different countries. We are mostly going to talk about different foods globally. We can describe the food that we have eaten and experienced in foreign countries, or nearby places. When describing the food, we can ...

These two know their food and they know the people responsible for making waves in the restaurant business. Hosts Tim Chantarangsu and David So have explored various restaurants, locations, and food experiences, and they want to share all that info with you! They’ll talk to some of the people starting food trends, and people who go searching for the latest finds. Every week, the Dudes bring you a new food-related topic and give you advice and some hilarious stories that come to mind. You'll learn some food facts, get great recommendations of where to eat next and laugh until it hurts. ...

A collection of the year’s top food and travel writing, selected by the trailblazing New York Times bestselling author and Emmy-nominated host of Taste the Nation and Top Chef Padma Lakshmi. “Food and travel are natural companions,” writes guest editor Padma Lakshmi. From this pairing...

Brought to you by Penguin. The Charente: roofs of red terracotta tiles, bleached-white walls, windows shuttered against the blaring sun. The baker does his rounds in his battered little white van with a hundred warm baguettes in the back, while a cat picks its way past a Romanesque church, the...

Wohin reisen eine deutsche Zeichnerin und ein Journalist, wenn sie das erste Mal nach Afrika wollen? Nicht zu den touristischen Epizentren und auch nicht in die Hunger- und Kriegsgebiete des Kontinentes - sie reisen in eines der ärmsten Länder dieser Welt, nach Sierra Leone: ein Land mit etwa sieben Millionen Einwohnern, das nach 15-jährigem Bürgerkrieg und Ebola-Epidemie endlich eine Chance auf Zukunft hat.

Host Priya Deshmukh takes you on a delicious journey across continents, exploring how dumplings unite every culture through shared techniques, cherished fillings, and timeless family traditions. Discover the stories folded into each pleat, the meanings hidden in every filling, and the festivals that turn kitchens into celebrations of identity and belonging. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Our goal is to inspire those with food allergies to travel the world

Le nuove tendenze, i piatti, i prodotti, le visioni dei grandi chef e la tradizione che passa di casa in casa. Sono Gemma Gaetani e in questa serie podcast vi racconto il cibo e tutto quanto ruota intorno a esso, dallo spettacolo alla cultura passando per i dibattiti social.

Join host Priya Deshmukh on a delicious journey exploring how cultures worldwide transform the humble egg into extraordinary dishes. From shakshuka's contested origins to Japan's meditative tamagoyaki and parallel egg-in-sauce creations across continents, discover the boundless creativity sparked by this universal ingredient. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai