Recipes from Culture

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Lefse from Norway

Lefse from Norway

Check out this Norwegian snack called lefse. It is a kind of potato based flatbread that dates back to 1750 when potatoes were first introduced to Norway. However, some say that today’s lefse was inspired by a kind of cracker that was made centuries ago and...
Hotteok from Korea

Hotteok from Korea

This brown sugar pancake from Korea is a very popular street food, especially during the cold months. Hotteok will most definitely warm you up, just beware of the delicious, melty, gooey filling that gives this treat it’s rightful nickname: tongue burning...
Taiyaki from Japan

Taiyaki from Japan

In Japan, many local food carts make a pastry called taiyaki, or in English, cooked sea bream (a type of fish). For only 100 yen (roughly 1 US dollar) you can buy a taiyaki from one of these carts in the busy inner cities of Japan. This fish formed pastry is made with...
Holy Guacamole! 💚🌎🌵

Holy Guacamole! 💚🌎🌵

Ever wonder what’s up with the obsession with avocados? Guess what? I’ve found the reason and it’s not avocado toast (although, we do love pan con palta)! IT’S GUACAMOLE! It’s easy and old school, but none-the-less amazing dip made with...

Persimmon Cakes from China

Persimmon Cakes are eaten to celebrate Chinese New Year! These cakes represent the phrase “everything goes according to your wishes”…what better way to bring in the Lunar New Year?! Persimmon cakes are also a popular street food in the city of Xian...

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