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Eating in Scandinavia: Dairy, Fermentation and What’s Different
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Eating in Scandinavia: Dairy, Fermentation and What’s Different

Scandinavian food culture has been one of the most influential in the world since the early 2000s, when restaurants like Noma in Copenhagen began drawing international attention. But the more…

15 May 20263 min read

Morocco's Dairy Traditions: What to Try When You Visit
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Morocco’s Dairy Traditions: What to Try When You Visit

Morocco is not a country that typically comes to mind when people think about yoghurt and…

15 May 20263 min read
Japanese Cultured Milk and Probiotic Drinks Worth Trying
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Japanese Cultured Milk and Probiotic Drinks Worth Trying

Japan has developed one of the most sophisticated commercial probiotic and cultured dairy sectors in the…

15 May 20263 min read
Central Asian yurt with traditional Uzbek architecture
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Food Travel in Central Asia: Kumiss, Qurt and Fermented Traditions

Central Asia is not on most food travel itineraries, and that's partly what makes it interesting.…

15 May 20263 min read
Iceland mountain landscape with grass plains
Food & Travel

Iceland’s Skyr Tradition: What to Know Before You Go

Skyr has been eaten in Iceland for over a thousand years. It predates the country's modern…

15 May 20263 min read
Where to Eat Labneh in Lebanon and the Levant
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Where to Eat Labneh in Lebanon and the Levant

Labneh is yoghurt that has been strained until it becomes a soft, spreadable cheese. It's simple…

15 May 20263 min read
Fermented Foods to Try on Your First Trip to India
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Fermented Foods to Try on Your First Trip to India

Indian food culture has one of the most sophisticated relationships with fermented dairy of any cuisine…

15 May 20263 min read
A Food Lover's Guide to Greece: Yoghurt, Feta and the Real Stuff
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A Food Lover’s Guide to Greece: Yoghurt, Feta and the Real Stuff

Greece has one of the most recognisable food cultures in the world, but what most tourists…

15 May 20263 min read
The Best Yoghurt Dishes to Try When Visiting Turkey
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The Best Yoghurt Dishes to Try When Visiting Turkey

If you love yoghurt, Turkey should be near the top of your travel list. Yoghurt has…

15 May 20264 min read

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