food culture Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:07:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png food culture Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 The Best Desserts to Eat in Tokyo https://travelerdreams.com/the-best-desserts-to-eat-in-tokyo/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:37:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=26977 Tokyo is a haven for food-enthusiast travelers, but its dessert scene is often overlooked in favor of savory staples like sushi and ramen. While these dishes are certainly delicious in their own right, sweets are an essential part of the local culture in Tokyo, where tradition and innovation come together to create a rich, and, […]

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]]> Tokyo is a haven for food-enthusiast travelers, but its dessert scene is often overlooked in favor of savory staples like sushi and ramen. While these dishes are certainly delicious in their own right, sweets are an essential part of the local culture in Tokyo, where tradition and innovation come together to create a rich, and, dare we say, quirky, culinary landscape. Read on to learn more about some of the best desserts to try in the Japanese capital.

Wagashi

Wagashi is a confection made from sticky rice that’s been pounded into a paste and combined with other ingredients before being molded into distinct shapes. There are many different types of wagashi, and most of them are typically prepared using only plant-based ingredients, making wagashi the perfect treat for vegans. Enjoy it on its own or in the traditional Japanese fashion with a cup of green tea.

Taiyaki

Fish doesn’t exactly scream “dessert” in most cultures, but that didn’t stop the Japanese from creating a pastry shaped like a sea bream. Taiyaki is a popular street treat consisting of a fish-shaped cake filled with sweetened red bean paste, sweet potato, or chocolate. The best place to try it is in Tokyo’s Minato City neighborhood at Naniwaya Sōhonten, where they’ve been making traditional taiyaki for over 100 years.

Kakigori

If ice cream is your jam, be sure to try kakigori, a Japanese take on shaved ice sweetened with a variety of syrups and condensed milk. Some of the most common flavors include strawberry, lemon, and green tea, with fresh fruit, red beans, and even ice cream serving as popular toppings.

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]]> All You Need to Know About Dining Culture in Italy https://travelerdreams.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-dining-culture-in-italy/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:29:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=26336 If there’s one place in the world that’s universally recognized as a hub of great food, it’s Italy. With a rich culinary history and a strong focus on local ingredients, food culture in Italy remains one of the top drivers of tourism in the country. But this culture extends far beyond just the food itself—Italian […]

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]]> If there’s one place in the world that’s universally recognized as a hub of great food, it’s Italy. With a rich culinary history and a strong focus on local ingredients, food culture in Italy remains one of the top drivers of tourism in the country. But this culture extends far beyond just the food itself—Italian tradition also dictates plenty around when and how certain foods should be consumed. Read on to learn more about some unspoken food rules to be aware of on your next trip to Italy.

Respect the Meal Structure

Italians take a structured approach to all of their meals, with lunch, rather than dinner, typically enjoyed as the main meal of the day. Dinner tends to consist of lighter fare and is not eaten until 8:00 or 9:00, while breakfast is usually also quite simple, such as coffee and a pastry. Pro tip: Don’t order your coffee with milk after 11 a.m.

Use Cutlery Properly

Manners matter when dining in Italy, so take some time before you arrive to brush up on local customs. For example, It’s fine to eat pizza with your hands when dining at takeaway shops, but at some restaurants, it may be seen as rude, so stick with forks and knives at more formal establishments. Don’t cut spaghetti; instead, twirl it around your fork, and never ask for parmesan cheese to sprinkle on seafood dishes. Both are considered culinary faux pas.

Embrace Slow Dining

In Italy, meals are viewed as much more than just a time to eat food; they’re social events that should be savored. When you sit down at the table, try to relax, enjoy the food, and engage in conversation with your dining companions. Not only will this lead to a more pleasant overall experience, you’ll feel more satisfied when you take the time to eat mindfully.

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]]> Tips For Cooking While On Vacation https://travelerdreams.com/tips-for-cooking-while-on-vacation/ Sun, 11 Oct 2020 07:46:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=8507 You are going on vacation. But this time, instead of staying in a hotel or hostel, you decided to rent an apartment. This is a great decision, which will allow you to experience the place you are visiting in a unique way. In the absence of a hotel dining room or room service on such […]

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]]> You are going on vacation. But this time, instead of staying in a hotel or hostel, you decided to rent an apartment. This is a great decision, which will allow you to experience the place you are visiting in a unique way.

In the absence of a hotel dining room or room service on such a trip, you will find yourself eating out a lot—but also cooking at home. So how do you deal with a strange kitchen, and what are the easiest meals to cook on vacation? Here are some tips.

Visit The Local Supermarket

For some of us, visiting a supermarket in a foreign country is a significant part of the fun. Choose a supermarket that offers lots of local products and fresh products—like fish, vegetables, and local pastries.

Choose Interesting Ingredients For Cooking

Try choosing products that you would not pick at home—such as local cheeses or handmade pasta. If you are unsure about ingredients or allergens, ask someone local, or check online.

Cooking Easily

Choose recipes that do not require a lot of kitchen equipment you might not have in the apartment you are staying in. Leave the blender, pasta machine, and steaming pots at home, and try to choose recipes that require basic equipment.

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]]> Visit Anastasia Cafe in Tel Aviv, Israel https://travelerdreams.com/anastasia-cafe-in-tel-aviv-israel/ Thu, 12 Mar 2020 08:11:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=4981 Tel Aviv is one of the best cities in the world for vegans to visit and enjoy some quality food without settling for taste or atmosphere. Anastasia Cafe is the city’s first-ever vegan cafe and is still going strong. Two friends who decided to become vegan in 2012 found it difficult to get proper meals […]

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]]> Tel Aviv is one of the best cities in the world for vegans to visit and enjoy some quality food without settling for taste or atmosphere. Anastasia Cafe is the city’s first-ever vegan cafe and is still going strong.

Two friends who decided to become vegan in 2012 found it difficult to get proper meals when they go out to eat. They took on the challenge and in 2014 opened Anastasia in order to make it possible for people to consume more plant-based products without giving up fun aspects of going out.

The cafe is located at the heart of Tel Aviv City Center, which made it essential that it provides top-notch food and service to keep up with the city’s best-established restaurants. It is not just plant-based but a fully ethical cafe, serving fair-trade, organic coffee, and making their foods as well as the almond milk on-site.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRlB37IF7GW/

True to 21st Century eating culture, Anastasia caters to a variety of diets, including gluten-free, raw food, and organic (biologically-grown) food. The kitchen is led by a chef that specializes in plant-based food and by the idea that a vegan diet should focus on the great food that is available instead of the animal products vegans can’t have. What an inspiring attitude!

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> food culture Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:07:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png food culture Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 The Best Desserts to Eat in Tokyo https://travelerdreams.com/the-best-desserts-to-eat-in-tokyo/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:37:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=26977 Tokyo is a haven for food-enthusiast travelers, but its dessert scene is often overlooked in favor of savory staples like sushi and ramen. While these dishes are certainly delicious in their own right, sweets are an essential part of the local culture in Tokyo, where tradition and innovation come together to create a rich, and, […]

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]]> Tokyo is a haven for food-enthusiast travelers, but its dessert scene is often overlooked in favor of savory staples like sushi and ramen. While these dishes are certainly delicious in their own right, sweets are an essential part of the local culture in Tokyo, where tradition and innovation come together to create a rich, and, dare we say, quirky, culinary landscape. Read on to learn more about some of the best desserts to try in the Japanese capital.

Wagashi

Wagashi is a confection made from sticky rice that’s been pounded into a paste and combined with other ingredients before being molded into distinct shapes. There are many different types of wagashi, and most of them are typically prepared using only plant-based ingredients, making wagashi the perfect treat for vegans. Enjoy it on its own or in the traditional Japanese fashion with a cup of green tea.

Taiyaki

Fish doesn’t exactly scream “dessert” in most cultures, but that didn’t stop the Japanese from creating a pastry shaped like a sea bream. Taiyaki is a popular street treat consisting of a fish-shaped cake filled with sweetened red bean paste, sweet potato, or chocolate. The best place to try it is in Tokyo’s Minato City neighborhood at Naniwaya Sōhonten, where they’ve been making traditional taiyaki for over 100 years.

Kakigori

If ice cream is your jam, be sure to try kakigori, a Japanese take on shaved ice sweetened with a variety of syrups and condensed milk. Some of the most common flavors include strawberry, lemon, and green tea, with fresh fruit, red beans, and even ice cream serving as popular toppings.

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]]> All You Need to Know About Dining Culture in Italy https://travelerdreams.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-dining-culture-in-italy/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:29:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=26336 If there’s one place in the world that’s universally recognized as a hub of great food, it’s Italy. With a rich culinary history and a strong focus on local ingredients, food culture in Italy remains one of the top drivers of tourism in the country. But this culture extends far beyond just the food itself—Italian […]

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]]> If there’s one place in the world that’s universally recognized as a hub of great food, it’s Italy. With a rich culinary history and a strong focus on local ingredients, food culture in Italy remains one of the top drivers of tourism in the country. But this culture extends far beyond just the food itself—Italian tradition also dictates plenty around when and how certain foods should be consumed. Read on to learn more about some unspoken food rules to be aware of on your next trip to Italy.

Respect the Meal Structure

Italians take a structured approach to all of their meals, with lunch, rather than dinner, typically enjoyed as the main meal of the day. Dinner tends to consist of lighter fare and is not eaten until 8:00 or 9:00, while breakfast is usually also quite simple, such as coffee and a pastry. Pro tip: Don’t order your coffee with milk after 11 a.m.

Use Cutlery Properly

Manners matter when dining in Italy, so take some time before you arrive to brush up on local customs. For example, It’s fine to eat pizza with your hands when dining at takeaway shops, but at some restaurants, it may be seen as rude, so stick with forks and knives at more formal establishments. Don’t cut spaghetti; instead, twirl it around your fork, and never ask for parmesan cheese to sprinkle on seafood dishes. Both are considered culinary faux pas.

Embrace Slow Dining

In Italy, meals are viewed as much more than just a time to eat food; they’re social events that should be savored. When you sit down at the table, try to relax, enjoy the food, and engage in conversation with your dining companions. Not only will this lead to a more pleasant overall experience, you’ll feel more satisfied when you take the time to eat mindfully.

The post All You Need to Know About Dining Culture in Italy appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

]]> Tips For Cooking While On Vacation https://travelerdreams.com/tips-for-cooking-while-on-vacation/ Sun, 11 Oct 2020 07:46:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=8507 You are going on vacation. But this time, instead of staying in a hotel or hostel, you decided to rent an apartment. This is a great decision, which will allow you to experience the place you are visiting in a unique way. In the absence of a hotel dining room or room service on such […]

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]]> You are going on vacation. But this time, instead of staying in a hotel or hostel, you decided to rent an apartment. This is a great decision, which will allow you to experience the place you are visiting in a unique way.

In the absence of a hotel dining room or room service on such a trip, you will find yourself eating out a lot—but also cooking at home. So how do you deal with a strange kitchen, and what are the easiest meals to cook on vacation? Here are some tips.

Visit The Local Supermarket

For some of us, visiting a supermarket in a foreign country is a significant part of the fun. Choose a supermarket that offers lots of local products and fresh products—like fish, vegetables, and local pastries.

Choose Interesting Ingredients For Cooking

Try choosing products that you would not pick at home—such as local cheeses or handmade pasta. If you are unsure about ingredients or allergens, ask someone local, or check online.

Cooking Easily

Choose recipes that do not require a lot of kitchen equipment you might not have in the apartment you are staying in. Leave the blender, pasta machine, and steaming pots at home, and try to choose recipes that require basic equipment.

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]]> Visit Anastasia Cafe in Tel Aviv, Israel https://travelerdreams.com/anastasia-cafe-in-tel-aviv-israel/ Thu, 12 Mar 2020 08:11:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=4981 Tel Aviv is one of the best cities in the world for vegans to visit and enjoy some quality food without settling for taste or atmosphere. Anastasia Cafe is the city’s first-ever vegan cafe and is still going strong. Two friends who decided to become vegan in 2012 found it difficult to get proper meals […]

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]]> Tel Aviv is one of the best cities in the world for vegans to visit and enjoy some quality food without settling for taste or atmosphere. Anastasia Cafe is the city’s first-ever vegan cafe and is still going strong.

Two friends who decided to become vegan in 2012 found it difficult to get proper meals when they go out to eat. They took on the challenge and in 2014 opened Anastasia in order to make it possible for people to consume more plant-based products without giving up fun aspects of going out.

The cafe is located at the heart of Tel Aviv City Center, which made it essential that it provides top-notch food and service to keep up with the city’s best-established restaurants. It is not just plant-based but a fully ethical cafe, serving fair-trade, organic coffee, and making their foods as well as the almond milk on-site.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRlB37IF7GW/

True to 21st Century eating culture, Anastasia caters to a variety of diets, including gluten-free, raw food, and organic (biologically-grown) food. The kitchen is led by a chef that specializes in plant-based food and by the idea that a vegan diet should focus on the great food that is available instead of the animal products vegans can’t have. What an inspiring attitude!

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