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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 24

In São Paulo’s bustling Mercado Municipal, I grabbed a warm pão de queijo, its gooey cheese and chewy tapioca flour melting in my mouth. Rooted in indigenous cassava use, this Brazilian snack became a 19th-century breakfast staple in Minas Gerais. Made with manioc...

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What Makes Pão de Queijo Brazil’s Cheesy Bread Bliss?

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 24

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 23

In Osaka’s Dotonbori, I watched a chef grill okonomiyaki, its sizzling cabbage and batter filling the air with savory aromas. Meaning “grilled as you like,” this Japanese pancake is a customizable delight, packed with cabbage and topped with pork, shrimp, or squid. A...

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Why Is Okonomiyaki Japan’s Savory Pancake Party?

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 22

Near Paris’ Eiffel Tower, I savored a crepe with caramelized apples, its thin, crispy edges folding perfectly around the sweet filling. Born in Brittany in the 13th century, crepes are France’s versatile pancake, made from a simple batter of flour, eggs, and milk. Sweet...

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How Did Crepes Become France’s Versatile Pancake?

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 21

In Manila’s Quiapo market, I savored adobo, its tangy chicken and soy-vinegar sauce filling the air with aroma. Influenced by Spanish colonization in the 16th century, this Filipino staple simmers meat—chicken, pork, or both—in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and bay...

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Why Is Adobo the Philippines’ Savory National Dish?

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 20

In Sarajevo’s Baščaršija, I savored cevapi, smoky grilled sausages tucked into warm somun bread with onions and ajvar sauce. Rooted in Ottoman times, this Balkan dish uses minced beef or lamb, seasoned with garlic and paprika, and grilled to perfection. My plate came...

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What Makes Cevapi Bosnia’s Grilled Sausage Star?

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 19

In Cairo’s chaotic streets, I dove into koshari, a vibrant mix of lentils, pasta, rice, and spicy tomato sauce from a bustling cart. Born in the 19th century, this Egyptian street food blends Italian pasta, Indian spices, and local lentils, a nod to Egypt’s role as a...

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Why Is Koshari Egypt’s Street Food Mash-Up?

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 18

In Sydney’s sunny Bondi Beach café, I savored pavlova, its crispy meringue topped with whipped cream and fresh kiwi. Named after ballerina Anna Pavlova in the 1920s, this dessert is a sweet tug-of-war between Australia and New Zealand. Its airy base, made from egg...

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How Did Pavlova Become Australia’s Airy Dessert Icon?

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 17

In Bangkok’s Khao San Road, I slurped tom yum, its spicy, sour broth packed with shrimp and lemongrass waking my senses. Born in the 19th century in central Thailand, this soup balances chili, lime, galangal, and fish sauce for a fiery yet refreshing kick. My bowl had...

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Why Is Tom Yum Thailand’s Fiery Soup Sensation?

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 16

In Cape Town’s colorful Bo-Kaap, I savored bobotie, a sweet-savory dish of minced meat, curry spices, and a creamy egg topping. With Dutch and Malay roots from the 17th century, this South African classic blends influences from colonial trade routes. Ground beef or lamb...

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What Makes Bobotie South Africa’s Spiced Comfort Dish?

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 15

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 15

Homemade, today it's beef bourguignon😋🍲

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 15

In Cusco’s vibrant San Pedro market, I tasted pato asado, a juicy roasted duck infused with Andean spices like huacatay. Rooted in Incan traditions, this Peruvian dish uses local herbs and slow-roasting to create tender, flavorful meat, often served with rice or boiled...

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Why Is Pato Asado Peru’s Roasted Duck Delight?

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 14

Homemade, today it's tropical ceviche 😋🍽️

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 14

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 14

In Venice’s narrow streets, I savored tiramisu in a cozy trattoria, its creamy mascarpone and coffee-soaked sponge cake melting in my mouth. Born in Treviso in the 1960s, tiramisu—meaning “pick me up”—gets its kick from espresso and a splash of liqueur. Cocoa powder...

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How Did Tiramisu Become Italy’s Creamy Coffee Dream?

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 13

Homemade, today it's eggplant parmesan 😋🍽️

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 12

Homemade, salami, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich 😋🥪

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Homemade, salami, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich
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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 12

At Singapore’s Lau Pa Sat hawker center, I devoured satay skewers, their smoky chicken dipped in rich peanut sauce. Originating in Java, Indonesia, satay spread across Southeast Asia in the 19th century, blending local spices like turmeric and lemongrass with grilling...

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What Makes Satay Southeast Asia’s Skewer Sensation?

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 11

Homemade, today it's creamy shrimp pasta with garlic and herbs 😋🍤

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 11

In a cozy Athens taverna, I savored moussaka, its layers of eggplant, spiced meat, and creamy béchamel warming my soul. This Greek classic, with Ottoman roots, became a national dish in the 20th century, thanks to chef Nikolaos Tselementes, who added the French-inspired...

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Why Is Moussaka Greece’s Layered Comfort Dish?

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 10

Homemade, today it's rotisserie chicken with grainy mustard pan sauce 😋🍗

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Homemade, today it's rotisserie chicken with grainy mustard pan sauce
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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 10

In Buenos Aires’ San Telmo market, I bit into a piping-hot empanada, its flaky crust bursting with spicy beef and olives. Brought by Spanish settlers in the 16th century, empanadas are now a Latin American staple, with fillings like chicken, cheese, or even sweet corn....

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How Did Empanadas Become Latin America’s Tasty Pockets?

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 9

Homemade, today it's chicken curry 😋🍛

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journeat @journeat.bsky.social · Sep 9

In Penang’s hawker stalls, I slurped laksa, its creamy coconut broth and fiery chili waking up my senses. This Malaysian dish, born in the 19th century along coastal trade routes, blends Chinese and Malay flavors. Penang’s asam laksa, with tamarind and fish, is tangy,...

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Why Is Laksa Malaysia’s Spicy Noodle Soup Star?

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