This Yam is the New Jam

Who knew a root crop could be a key dessert ingredient? Filipinos did. The Philippines is famous for its diverse and unique flavor combinations, especially when it comes to sweets. And one of the most-used flavors for desserts comes from a purple yam called ube...
Jamaican Mi ’Ungry, Mon!

Jamaican Mi ’Ungry, Mon!

One of the most important parts of experiencing other cultures, in my mind, is eating their food. Here are three delicious Jamaican eats to flavor your next visit. Chilitos JaMexican JaMexican cuisine: It’ll make your mouth water like nothing else on this planet....
Iran: Not What You Think

Iran: Not What You Think

As Americans, most of our knowledge of Iran comes from American news outlets. We get the impression that it is a country with strict rules and dangerous nuclear ambitions. But there is more to Iran than meets the eye. And, really, it’s understandable why we’d have...