{"id":10366,"date":"2020-06-30T11:20:08","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T15:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.explorica.com\/blog\/?page_id=10366"},"modified":"2020-07-23T12:11:15","modified_gmt":"2020-07-23T16:11:15","slug":"culinary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.explorica.com\/blog\/culinary","title":{"rendered":"Culinary: Learning at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As celebrity chef and world traveler Anthony Bourdain discovered, when you break bread together and share food, you break down barriers between cultures and people.\u00a0 Let\u2019s take a look at some of these different cultures and people via their unique culinary experiences.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Street Food Vendors<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>For a truly unique and exciting atmosphere, try local delicacies and enjoy various types of portable food next time you travel. Usually sold by a hawker or vendor, street food is meant for immediate consumption and is often a more affordable option to sit-down restaurants.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Street Food on Netflix<\/strong>: Learn all about street food in Asia with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eI_LjETc_Ak\">this Netflix series<\/a> that covers the culture, atmosphere, people, and their stories.<\/li>\n<li><strong>20 Must-Try Street Foods Around the World:<\/strong> Pick out some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fodors.com\/news\/restaurants\/20-must-try-street-foods-around-the-world\">snacks or meals<\/a> for your next trip abroad!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do It Yourself:<\/strong> Try recreating some of these delicacies yourself by testing out some of these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/street-food\">street food recipes<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Food Markets of the World <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Visit a central market in any city and you\u2019ll find the fundamental flavor palette of the local cuisine.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tokyo\u2019s Fish Markets:<\/strong> Patrons at the Toyosu Fish Market used to be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/theculturetrip.com\/asia\/japan\/articles\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-tokyos-toyosu-fish-market\/\">watch wholesale auctions<\/a> and wander around as fish was sold, but now visitors must watch from a special observation floor. Though the old auction location has closed, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7hWUBCbUj5g\">food vendors in the Tsukiji fish market<\/a> are still open.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Best of Barcelona:<\/strong> Barcelona is home to more than 39 different markets that showcase food as an integral part of the Catalan culture. Discover the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/barcelona\/shopping\/barcelona-markets-the-top-ten\"> top ten markets in the city<\/a>, then get a taste of the sights, sounds, and excitement of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QdyCaI9EAvg\">La Boqueria<\/a>, a colorful market on Barcelona\u2019s famous La Rambla.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spices and More:<\/strong> Did you know cumin seed is the most used spice in the world? Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/articles\/a-taste-of-the-worlds-best-spice-markets\">spice markets around the globe<\/a> and try making one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/ailbhemalone\/devilishly-spicy-dishes-from-around-the-world\">these deliciously spicy dishes<\/a> at home. Then, discover how to recreate any world cuisine with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbancultivator.net\/most-used-herbs-across-the-globe\/\">just three spices<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Coffee and Tea Culture <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>From the simple Italian espresso shot to ornate Japanese tea ceremonies, learn how people around the world enjoy caffeination.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Turkish Coffee:<\/strong> Did you know that traditional Turkish coffee is made over <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gj7Nnn7ycho\">a pan of hot sand<\/a>? Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/foodcrumbles.com\/turkish-coffee\/\">science behind this liquid gold<\/a> and find out how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/Turkish-Coffee-Fortune-Telling\/\">read your own coffee grounds<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vietnamese Variations:<\/strong> French colonists introduced coffee to Vietnam (<em>ca phe,<\/em> as it is locally known), but the Vietnamese have adapted it into something truly unique with a style all its own. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/articles\/a-guide-to-vietnamese-coffee\">Different variations<\/a> use yogurt, eggs, and even fruit!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Japanese Tea Rituals:<\/strong> Read more about the <a href=\"http:\/\/japanese-tea-ceremony.net\/\">step-by-step process<\/a> of participating in a Japanese tea ceremony, then watch a moment of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4wQVxj_0Mdo\">ritual tea-making<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As celebrity chef and world traveler Anthony Bourdain discovered, when you break bread together and share food, you break down barriers between cultures and people.\u00a0 Let\u2019s take a look at some of these different cultures and people via their unique culinary experiences. 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