Sweet Destinations: Local desserts to try as you travel Malaysia
There is no denying that we love to travel and eat. Since the top of the list of must-eats is usually local desserts, we decided to write about pencuci mulut (mouth washers aka dessert) to hunt down when you cuti cuti Malaysia (go on a holiday). The word kuih refers to many types of delicacies ranging from sweets to savoury treats or snacks. If we go back to the history of kuih, we will find that these sweet delicacies have been influenced by the migration of Chinese, Indi
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Nov 9, 20253 min read
Exploring the Sweetness of Bolivia: Traditional Bolivian Dessert
Traditional Bolivian Desserts There are a variety of Bolivian desserts to enjoy throughout the country, several of which take influence from other countries in South America and abroad. As a country that traditionally includes a social “tea time” between lunch and dinner, Bolivia’s desserts are typically served with coffee, tea, and other drinks. In this article, we will cover the variety and uniqueness of different Bolivian sweets and which are our favorites. If you are look
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Nov 9, 20252 min read
How to Eat Street Food Without Getting Sick
In my decade of nomadic travel, one of the of the most frequent questions from readers was a very straightforward one: how can I try delicious food from around the world without getting sick? I’ve received this question from readers all over, and often about street food. It’s part of what led me to write a longer form book about that very topic. I did not grow up obsessed with food, which is a surprise to many who read this site. People I meet nowadays laugh when I tell them
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Nov 9, 20256 min read
Vietnamese Street Food Sweets
1 Vietnamese Fried Bananas (Chuối chiên) Fried bananas are a popular Vietnamese street snack usually made with small, fragrant, and ripe chuối xiêm bananas. Before they are fried, lengthwise banana slices are flattened and then coated in a batter that typically combines rice and wheat flour, coconut milk or coconut cream, sugar, and various optional additions such as cinnamon, shredded coconut, flavorings, or honey. Fried bananas are best served warm, and they are occasional
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Nov 9, 20252 min read
A Vegan Guide To Hong Kong Snacks & Street Food
Vegan Dining HK Dining Guides: Eating Healthy In The 852 Hong Kong By Sonalie Figueiras Published on Oct 22, 2018 Last updated Oct 30, 2019 8 Mins Read Editor’s Note: This post was first published on Greedy Vegans . When I first moved to Hong Kong, I was excited to try all the street food that I heard was famous here. To my dismay, I soon discovered that most of the snacks were unappealing to me (intestines, anyone?) and definitely weren’t vegan! Bubble tea stalls did not of
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Nov 9, 20256 min read
Vegan Street Food in KoreaStreet food is fun!
Street food is fun! Finding vegan Korean street food, however, can be difficult. In contemporary Korea, the food world is speckled with hidden fish sauce, animal-based soup stock and dairy components (e.g. milk powder, whey, butter), and sometimes even beef tallow or gelatin is added to normally vegetarian breads and dessert! Korean street food provides no exception to the general rule to always be alert. But Korea is not a vegan desert in terms of street food! There are se
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Nov 9, 20254 min read
Safely Eating Street Food Around the World
My first adventures in eating street food outside the United States took place when I was in college traveling in Greece. I was a pretty green traveler and happily ate souvlaki, salads and yogurt from street vendors on a student’s budget without incident. Naiveté and luck kept me safe. The only time I saw the inside of a doctor’s office was when my friend badly chipped her capped tooth, and after the treatment she got, I’m not convinced the man was even a real doc. Can you be
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Nov 9, 20254 min read
Raw. Vegan. Tasty. Treats and Tonics from Gouter.
For the last few months, I’ve been hearing all about a local raw and vegan snack and elixir brand called Gouter —French for “to taste.” The company was founded and is run by a husband and wife team, V and Steve, who are devoted to bringing the highest quality raw, vegan snacks, elixirs, and education to the D.C. area (and, I hope, beyond!). D.C.’s raw food scene right now is pretty modest— Elizabeth’s Gone Raw for fine dining, and some options at Great Sage , but not too man
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Nov 9, 20252 min read
Culinary Tourism: Tracing the Best Local Desserts from Various Cities in Indonesia
A trip wouldn’t feel complete without bringing back souvenirs, right, mom & sis? Not only mementos, but food also tends to be the most sought-after souvenir to take home. Well, it turns out that various cities in Indonesia have their own signature local desserts. Just like the 5 cities in Indonesia below. Klappertaart from ManadoKlappertaart comes from the Dutch word ‘klapper’, meaning coconut, and ‘taart’, meaning tart. This iconic dessert from Manado was originally made by
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Nov 9, 20252 min read
Vegan Street Food Recipes From Around The World
C an’t manage a plane ticket? No worries! These vegan street food recipes will take you on a culinary trip around the world! By Lora O’Brien Sure, I love to travel because nothing enriches the mind, body and soul more than seeing the world. Learning about new cultures. Meeting new people. But you know what I secretly live for? The food! There’s nothing I love more than feasting upon authentic new flavours, and I’ve been to some pretty incredible food capitals. My favourites t
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Nov 9, 20252 min read
Thai Street Food
INTRODUCTION Think Thai food and one tends to think of the world famous street markets and street stalls with the sights and sounds of sizzling frying pans and the aromas of cooking, an attack on all the senses which many will find difficult to resist. And think Thai food recipes and one thinks rice and noodles, seafood, spicy hot papaya salads and curries, herbs and sweet and sour flavours. What one doesn't immediately think of are sweets and desserts and chocolate or fr
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Nov 9, 20256 min read
Vietnamese Street Food: A Culinary Adventure
About Street Food in Vietnam Vietnamese street food Vietnamese street food is an integral part of daily life, providing a quick, affordable, and flavorful way for locals and visitors to enjoy traditional dishes. You’ll find street food stalls on almost every corner, where the vibrant atmosphere and tantalizing aromas make it hard to resist stopping for a bite. Whether it’s a steaming bowl of pho enjoyed on a tiny plastic stool or a crispy banh xeo wrapped in fresh herbs, each
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