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But here's the thing about classic cookbooks: some of them actually deserve their reputation. They're not just beautiful objects that make your kitchen look thoughtful.

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#cookbooks #IndieFoodBlog
February 17, 2026 at 12:03 PM
A cuisine you've probably never tried: Benin. 🍽️

West African. Former Dahomey kingdom. French colonial influence.

One starch, one sauce, shared bowl, right hand only.

Every dish carries history.

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#Benin #WestAfrica #AfricanFood
Food in Benin | World Food and Wine
Beninese cuisine offers a vibrant tapestry of flavors built on corn-based staples, rich sauces, and a fascinating blend of coastal and inland influences. If you have ever wondered what daily meals…
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February 16, 2026 at 2:06 PM
From being banned in silent theaters to saving the industry during the Great Depression. Discover the surprising history of your favorite movie snack.

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#IndieFoodBlog
The explosive history of movie theater popcorn
From being banned in silent theaters to saving the industry during the Great Depression. Discover the surprising history of your favorite movie snack.
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February 16, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Ditch the washing up with this mild, savory one-pan sausage and bean recipe. A comforting, vegetable-stock based twist on a classic for easy weeknight.

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#beans #homecooked #IndieFoodBlog
February 15, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Skip the Valentine's reservation. Cook together instead. 🍽️

Fresh pasta from scratch — hands in dough, taking turns kneading.
Wine — Chianti, Chardonnay, or Prosecco.
Chocolate fondue — the most romantic dessert.

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#ValentinesDay
Is it hot in here or is it just the oven? | World Food and Wine
Why cooking together is the ultimate date night.
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February 14, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Homemade bagel secret: they're boiled before they're baked.

Pro tip: make the hole bigger than you think. It shrinks during proofing, boiling, AND baking.

Top with cream cheese and lox. Or eat warm and plain.

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#bagels #baking #HomemadeBread #brunch
Bagels | World Food and Wine
Bagels are a type of bread product in the shape of a thick ring. The dough is first boiled in water, then baked.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:53 AM
World Pulses Day ws February 10th; a celebration of lentils, beans, chickpeas, and dried peas.

Three recipes from three regions.

🇱🇧 Hummus — chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic
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#food #WorldPulsesDay #chickpeas #PlantBased
Hummus | World Food and Wine
Use hummus as a dip or a spread for sandwiches. It is especially good on toasted pita bread. Hummus is rich in fiber, iron and vitamin C. It is also a good source of protein.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Wine works with Asian food, knowing that the sauce dictates the pairing. Not the protein.

Spicy dishes → off-dry Riesling (sugar tames heat)
Sushi → Champagne
Thai curry → Gewürztraminer
Soy-heavy → earthy Pinot Noir

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#WineWednesday
Guide to pairing wine with Asian flavors | World Food and Wine
From sushi to Sichuan, discover which wines pair best with sweet, spicy, and savory Asian dishes.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:08 PM
The case for homemade pizza:

Everyone picks their own toppings.
Fresh cheese melts better than bagged.
Kids learn to cook without realizing it.
Leftovers become breakfast.

A phone call takes 2 minutes. Making it together creates a memory. 🍽️

worldfoodwine.com/worldly/home-made-pizza

#PizzaDay
Homemade pizza | World Food and Wine
Pizza is one of the favorite comfort foods. That's why it is also one of the most popular fast foods.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:57 AM
For everyone outside the US: Super Bowl Sunday is technically the American football championship.

In practice? It's a national eating holiday.

Wings. Nachos. Pizza. Sliders. Dips. Grazing for 4+ hours. 🍽️

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#food #SuperBowl #PartyFood
Hosting a Super Bowl party | World Food and Wine
Fan of football or not, the Super Bowl can be a great time to get together with friends.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Original Fettuccine Alfredo: butter, Parmigiano, pasta water.

Fettuccine Alfredo in America: cream, milk, butter, garlic, cheese, chicken, broccoli, shrimp.

Both delicious. Different dishes.

worldfoodwine.com/worldly/fettuccine-alfredo

#food #pasta #ItalianFood #FoodHistory #cooking
Fettuccine in the manner of Alfredo | World Food and Wine
Fettuccine Alfredo is among the simplest, yet tastiest pasta dishes.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Watching Asian cooking videos changed how I think about kitchen tools.

No tongs. No silicone spatulas. Just long chopsticks.

Stirring, flipping, plating — all with two sticks of bamboo.

The wok and cooking chopsticks are meant for each other.

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#AsianCooking
February 6, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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The suggestion to “eat real food” may be easier said than done. Estimates say that 60% of the American diet is ultraprocessed foods. We talk about the new dietary guidelines, how highly processed foods affect our health, and what policymakers could do to change what’s on our plates.
Should Ultraprocessed Foods Be Off The Menu?
New USDA dietary guidelines tell us to “eat real food.” Should policymakers get highly processed foods out of our stores and school lunches?
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February 4, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Dairy-free carrot cake without weird substitutes.

The secret is ripe bananas — they add all the moisture you'd normally get from butter.

Moist, naturally sweet, actually delicious.

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#DairyFree
Banana and carrot cake | World Food and Wine
A delicious dairy free variation of the traditional carrot cake.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Homemade tater tots beat frozen every time.

Golden. Crispy. Fluffy inside. Seasoned how you want them.

Add cheese, bacon, or cayenne if you're feeling fancy.

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#food #TaterTots #homemade
Tater tots | World Food and Wine
There are few comfort foods that spark joy quite like the humble tater tot, imagine biting into a perfectly golden, crunchy exterior that gives way to a fluffy, tender potato center, seasoned just…
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February 2, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Mexico = Guest Country at FITUR 2026. The result?

1,800 m² pavillion
32 states. 1,500 exhibitors.
New airline routes to Barcelona, Paris, Madrid
€505M economic impact for Madrid

FIFA World Cup 2026 is pulling Mexico into the global spotlight.

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#FITUR #Mexico
México stands out at Fitur 2026
Mexico shines at FITUR 2026 with new routes to Europe, tourism investment agreements, and a record pavilion featuring all 32 states; Mexico City gains global visibility on the road to the Copa…
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February 2, 2026 at 1:04 PM
"Tilapia is bland." That's not a bug. That's a feature.

Mild = blank canvas for any flavor. Curry, lemon butter, spice rubs — it takes them all.

Dry tilapia? You overcooked it. Thin fillets need high heat and an early exit.

26g protein. 128 kcal. Cheap. Sustainable.

worldfoodwine.com/tilapia
Tilapia | World Food and Wine
The mild, fast-cooking fish (and how to keep it juicy)
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January 31, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Try scrambled eggs with asparagus, crab, and chives! 🦀 Fresh, simple ingredients come together for a coastal treat that'll make your morning magical. Ready in just 15 mins!

Perfect for brunch or a light lunch. Customize with your fave herbs or cheese.

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#brunch
Scrambled eggs with asparagus, crab, and chives | World Food and Wine
Some combinations feel so luxurious, they instantly elevate a simple meal into something truly special. This is one of them. By bringing together tender asparagus, sweet lump crab meat, and delicate…
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January 29, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Muscadet is a bone-dry white wine. The perfect choice to pair with briny oysters. Centuries of perfect harmony.

Skip the lemon. The wine's acidity does the job.

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#Muscadet #Oysters #WinePairing #DrinkResponsibly #WineWednesday
Wine | World Food and Wine
The right wine enhances the good moments in life. Discover why wine inspires such a passionate interest in some people.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Oats. Flour. Butter. Salt. Hot water.

35 minutes. Scottish oatcakes.

Dense, nutty, savoury. They snap, then melt.

Perfect for cheese boards, soup, Burns Night. 🍽️

Simple ingredients. Extraordinary results.

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#ScottishFood #BurnsNight #Baking
Scottish oatcakes | World Food and Wine
Far from a simple cracker, the Scottish Oatcake is a dense, nutty, and savory biscuit. These oatcakes are the ultimate vehicle for flavor. Their texture is unique, crisp and snappy, yet with a…
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January 25, 2026 at 11:09 AM
The laird gets tipsy.

Scotland's boozy trifle: sponge cake soaked in whisky, tart raspberries, silky custard, whipped cream. 🍽️

Layered in a glass bowl. Chilled overnight. The cake absorbs everything.

Burns Night's perfect ending.

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#TipsyLaird #ScottishFood
Tipsy laird | World Food and Wine
A spectacular assembly of soft sponge cake, tart raspberries, rich custard, and fluffy whipped cream, all brought together in a glass bowl to show off its beautiful layers.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Let’s be honest: wine can feel intimidating. Between cryptic labels in French, hundreds of grape names you’ve never heard of, and regions that sound like they belong in a medieval book.

#wine
How to Learn About Wine (Without Getting Overwhelmed)
All about food, recipes and cooking.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Cranachan: Scotland's dessert masterpiece. Looks like fine dining. Perfect Burns Night finale.

Four ingredients. Toasted oats. Whisky cream. Honey. Fresh raspberries. No baking.

The secret? Toast the oats until golden.

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#Cranachan #ScottishFood #Dessert
Cranachan | World Food and Wine
This delightful treat is a celebration of Scotland's finest produce: raspberries, oats, honey, and, of course, whisky. Traditionally served at harvest time and on special occasions, it is a dish that…
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January 21, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Imagine a restaurant where AI knows your tastes better than you do. 🍽️

Where private immersive rooms transport you anywhere in the world. Where Michelin-starred chefs match the tech.

That's Victory. Madrid, June 2026.

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#LuxuryDining #Gastronomy #AI #FutureOfFood
January 20, 2026 at 6:14 PM
DIAM celebrated its 20th anniversary in Rioja with an event that brought together clients, institutions, and industry professionals to commemorate two decades as the “guardian of aromas.”

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#event #business #wine
DIAM Celebrates 20 Years of Protecting Wine Aromas in Rioja
The company commemorates two decades of oenological innovation, leadership in oxygen control and strategic ally in preserving the identity of wine.
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January 19, 2026 at 11:57 AM