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Presentation at Asian Civilizations Museum, Singapore

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We were speakers at the Monday Morning Lectures series at the Asian Civilizations Museum in Singapore. Invited by Friends of the Museum, we gave a live presentation on beef and its historical and cultural significance…

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Zip, Bike, and Cook in Phuket, Thailand

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A tropical, beach island, Phuket, Thailand, is only a two-hour flight from Singapore, so we love to go as often as we can. In a recent trip, we did a zip line, a coast-to-coast bike…

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Chocolate Tasting Class: Workshop on how to taste and talk about chocolate, March 13, 2023

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As chocolate and language experts, we gave a chocolate tasting class! We guided participants on how to taste and talk about chocolate. We shared the fascinating history of chocolate and how chocolate is made. Then,…

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Food and Culture of Mexico

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Living in Cancun and Playa del Carmen for 6 months, August 2020 to February 2021, has been a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the culture and life of Mexico. The local produce and markets are colorful…

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Honduras- 10 Cultural Observations

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Living in another country for an extended period provides an opportunity to observe the people and culture at a more nuanced level. Being an outsider, we noticed things that surprised us but were unnoticed by…

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Sushi Burritos: Fusion Cuisine

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From Korean Tacos and Enchilada Meatball bakes to sushi burritos, fusion cuisines combine culinary practices of different cultures. Scholars have pointed out that fusion cuisine illustrates globalization and cultural hybridization, but ultimately what emerges is…

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Honduran Fruit

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Fruit in Honduras is a central part of the local diet and livelihood. Almond, mango, papaya, and banana trees grow throughout the city of Tegucigalpa and strawberries grow in abundance nearby and particularly in the…

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Honduran People

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Honduran people are friendly and resilient, making their livelihood however they can. Growing food in the pueblos and then selling it off the back of trucks is common as well as resale of cheap products.…

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Honduran Food

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One of the best ways to get to know a culture is to immerse yourself in the food. Living in Honduras, we would frequent grocery stores, open-air markets, and street vendors, shopping and buying food…

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