Food and drink aspect of culture
What’s it about? Kenji is a Japanese guide who engaged in hiking, cycling, foodie tours in Osaka & Kyoto and of course, he loves whisky. He has been crazy about Japanese whiskey so much that he made whiskey tours and guided 800+ people. This online…
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What’s it about? If you asked people around the world… ‘What’s the first thing that comes-to-mind when you think of Scotland?’, many would spontaneously mention ‘Scotch Whisky’. Such is the worldwide popularity of Scotland’s national drink that more than 40 bottles of Scotch Whisky are…
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What’s it about? Vietnam has a diverse and deep culture. The most important holiday and celebrated festival in Vietnam is Tet (Tet Nguyen Dan) or Lunar New Year which is the same date as in China. It’s the day we express respect for ancestors and welcome…
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What’s it about? Many people might not realize that a spice can come from any part of the tree including the root, stem, seed, fruit, flower, or even bark. Many people might also not realize those trees were grown from far away. That’s how the…
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What’s it about? We cannot deny Covid-19 has changed consumers’ behaviors. Covid-19 has accelerated grocery store transitions. What we eat indeed matters to not only the farming community but also to humankind. Join Derrick and explore food systems. We’ll start with how the farming practice…
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What’s it about？ Southeast Asian culture has a strong sense of community through food as food is the ultimate expression of unity and bringing together culture, people, and history. Let’s explore Southeast Asian culture through the food that appeared in Raya and the Last Dragon,…
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What’s it about? Sarah Morgan started her First Ladies project in 2019 and has been researching on the USA’s First Ladies and women’s Suffrage with the goal to cook her way through all of the administrations. Join Sarah and learn the history, story, and influence…
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“Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.” – Mother Teresa What’s it about? Have you ever seen artwork that is edible and can be stored at room temperature for years? Join us to explore how we can transform sugar into…
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What’s it about? A little comfort food warms up our stomach as much as it does to our heart. When you think about comfort food, what’s on your mind? What if…we ask which comfort food we all have in common? That’s right! Instant noodles! Instant noodles are fascinating. They are…
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What’s it about? Tea, so ubiquitous in Japanese culture, that drinking it equates to drinking water. But there is something quite special about Matcha tea and the whole ritual around it. We will start with a general understanding of Matcha by Judit: its place among…
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