When the weather is cold, Chinese people like to have hot pot 火锅 （huǒ guō). A hot pot is a metal pot that is placed in the center of the table and contains broth. The broth continuously simmers while different ingredients are added and cooked. Continue reading
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Italian Comfort Food
Italian comfort food is eaten while “it is cold outside baby” (fa freddo fuori, baby). Given that Italy has many food traditions and cultures, it is rather difficult to generalize. That said, there are three main comfort foods: Zuppa (soup) is of course very … Continue reading
Japanese Comfort Food
The most internationally famous Japanese comfort food is probably ラーメン ramen. Packages of instant ramen noodles found at American supermarkets are cheap, easy-to-make, and filling. But if this is the only kind of ramen that you’re familiar with, I ask … Continue reading
Comfort food the Lebanese Way
The Middle East, known for its variety of cuisines, is no stranger to comfort food. My mother’s pride and joy (other than me, of course), is her homemade Hummus dish, made from scratch. Here’s her recipe: INGREDIENTS chickpeas water … Continue reading
