Pastizzi: Malta’s Crispy Answer to Everything
Pastizzi are proof that good things come in flaky, slightly greasy parcels. These golden, diamond-shaped…
Coulibiac: From Peasant Pie to Palace Showstopper
If you've never encountered a coulibiac before, prepare to be charmed by the unapologetic decadence…
Why There’s No Mince in Mince Pies Anymore
Ah, mince pies. Those tiny, unassuming pastry parcels that hold the very essence of a…
Lapsang Souchong: The Smoky Rebel of the Tea World
Lapsang Souchong is the tea equivalent of a campfire. One whiff, and you find yourself…
Black Forest Gâteau: A Chocolatey Legend That Refuses to Retire
There’s something about Black Forest gâteau that makes it the showstopper of the dessert world.…
The Francesinha Effect: One Bite and You’re Hooked for Life
Francesinha, the unapologetically messy, ridiculously indulgent, and absolutely glorious sandwich from Porto, is not just…
Shiraz Uncorked: From Rhône to Barossa
You might sip a glass of Shiraz and think you're just enjoying a robust red…
Katmer: Why This Turkish Pastry is the Ultimate Indulgence
Katmer is the kind of indulgence that makes you question every ordinary breakfast pastry you’ve…
Lahmacun Unwrapped: A Thousand Years of Flavour in Every Bite
Lahmacun is often called ‘Turkish pizza,’ but that’s selling it short. This crisp, thin flatbread…
Cozonac Confidential: Secrets of Romania’s Favourite Festive Bread
Cozonac is more than just a sweet bread—it’s a slice of Eastern European tradition, kneaded…
Bordeaux Isn’t Just for Snobs—Here’s Why You Need a Glass Right Now
There’s wine, and then there’s Bordeaux—the name that can start a debate, break a budget,…
Muscadet
Muscadet is what happens when you take a grape with a somewhat dubious name and…
Crunch, Melt, Repeat: The Irresistible Charm of the Croque-Monsieur
Ah, the Croque-Monsieur. A name that sounds like it waltzed straight out of a Parisian…
Frascati
Frascati is the kind of wine that’s been quietly pouring itself into Roman glasses for…
The Sweet Simplicity of Schiacciata Fiorentina
If Florence had a signature cake, it would undoubtedly be the Schiacciata Fiorentina. This golden,…
Vin Santo: Tuscany’s Liquid Gold
Some wines have a flair for drama, and then there's Vin Santo. A wine that…
Socca: Golden Flatbread from Nice
Somewhere along the sun-drenched Mediterranean coastline, where the scent of rosemary mingles with the salty…
Baghrir
You know you're in for a good day when breakfast looks like a stack of…
Ensaimada: The Sweet, Spiralled Legacy of the Balearic Islands
Born in Mallorca, Raised by the World Ensaimada is the kind of pastry that makes…
Lal Mohan
Lal Mohan is not a man. It sounds like it could be the name of…
Stromboli: The Rolled-Up Pizza You Didn’t Know You Needed
If pizza is a masterpiece, stromboli is its rebellious younger sibling. This rolled-up bundle of…
Kanelboller: The Norwegian Cinnamon Bun That Stole Our Hearts
A Nordic Treasure with a Sweet Twist Kanelboller, also known as kanelsnurrer or skillingsboller depending…
Krumkake: The Delicate Norwegian Treat That Crunches and Melts
A Crisp Bite into History Imagine a cold Nordic winter, the kind where snow piles…
Banitsa: The Flaky, Buttery Heart of Bulgaria
A Spiralling History of Flavour Imagine waking up in a rustic Bulgarian village, the air…
Placinta: The Buttery, Flaky Heart of Eastern European Comfort Food
Placinta has been around longer than your grandma's old cast-iron pan. Its origins stretch back…
Sambusa: The Crispy, Flaky Pocket of Pure Joy
Sambusa has been sneaking its way into the hearts (and stomachs) of food lovers for…
Samosa: The Crispy, Golden Parcel of Joy
Once upon a time, long before your favourite Indian takeaway started stuffing you with these…
Tamale Pie. A Dish That’s Neither a Tamale Nor a Pie
Tamale pie is an all-American invention with a misleading name. There’s no real pie involved,…
Panzerotti: The Glorious Lovechild of Pizza and Pastry
A Pocket-Sized Italian Masterpiece Somewhere in the grand, cheese-laden landscape of Italian cuisine, nestled between…
Sfogliatella: The Flaky Treasure of Naples
A Pastry with a Past as Rich as Its Filling Ah, sfogliatella. If there were…
Chianti
Chianti is one of those wines you think you know until you actually get to…
Koeksisters: South Africa’s Ultimate Syrupy Treat
If South Africa had to pick a national sweet treat, the koeksisters would be a…