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Today We Celebrate National Meatball Day!Today We Celebrate National Meatball Day!
09 Mar.
Today we celebrate Meatball Day. The earliest accounts of our favorite meatballs come from records from Ancient Rome. There are over 20 000 variations of meatballs around the world.
The 10 Most Expensive Foods in the WorldThe 10 Most Expensive Foods in the World
12 Feb.
1. Pasta with white Alba truffle for $176 000 - this luxurious dish is offered at Nobu restaurant in Dubai. The pasta is generously sprinkled with a unique white truffle that's only found in Italy.
The Most Popular Tomato Dishes from Around the WorldThe Most Popular Tomato Dishes from Around the World
11 Feb.
Even though they are delicious raw, tomatoes are preferred cooked, and Foodpanda lists the top dishes with this red vegetable worldwide.
Happy Pancake Day!Happy Pancake Day!
09 Feb.
For centuries these temptingly delicious desserts have had a day in their honor. For Catholics, Protestants, Anglicans and Calvinists, Shrove Tuesday is always observed on the Tuesday of the 7th week before Easter.
The Big Culinary Festival Eat Madrid BeginsThe Big Culinary Festival Eat Madrid Begins
25 Jan.
The 7th annual Spanish Gastrofestival kicked off on January 23 and will continue until February 7. The motto this year is Eat Madrid and the culinary event includes a number of different initiatives.
How Does the Weather Affect our Eating Habits?How Does the Weather Affect our Eating Habits?
22 Jan.
It turns out that the warm foods we consume with the intention of warming ourselves are absorbed faster by our bodies, which is why they can't keep us full very long. For this same reason we eat at shorter intervals during winter and put on more pounds.
Today the World Celebrates International Tea DayToday the World Celebrates International Tea Day
15 Dec.
Today, December 15th, marks International Tea Day all over the world. The celebration of the warm beverage is relatively new, established in 2005 by the World Social Forum.
Monsanto to be Sued for Crimes Against HumanityMonsanto to be Sued for Crimes Against Humanity
09 Dec.
Dozens of human rights and environmental organizations will be presenting evidence at the International Criminal Court in The Hague about how the American company has been systematically going against humanity itself.
What are the Favorite Foods of Thin People?What are the Favorite Foods of Thin People?
24 Nov.
Here are the coefficients of some of our favorite foods. Based on these you can come up with a daily diet plan to help you shed excess pounds easier and without starving yourself.
Cities with the Best Coffee WorldwideCities with the Best Coffee Worldwide
19 Nov.
When in a Taipei cafe, not only will you be able to try coffee with an indescribable aroma, you'll also feel like a true guest of honor in this foreign country.