BBC Travel

Pine tar was once used in Finland to keep boats seaworthy. Now it flavours food – and Finns can't get enough.

BBC Travel

TL;DR

  • Pine tar is used as a food flavoring in Finland.
  • The origins of modern Italian gelato are linked to American WW2 freezers.
  • British pubs have specific etiquette rules.
  • Yakult Ladies provide a social connection in aging Japan.
  • Travelers are advised on dining etiquette in Italy.
  • Queer Eye's chef shares travel food experiences.
  • Korean cuisine has iconic ingredient pairings.
  • Atlanta's food culture emphasizes farm-to-table and global flavors.
  • South African Braai is a national phenomenon.
  • Mangal 2 restaurant is redefining Turkish cuisine in London.
  • Silo is a zero-waste restaurant.
  • Foraging is a popular hobby in Finland.
  • Poland has a traditional Easter baba recipe.
  • Korean temples offer free meals to celebrate Buddha's birth.
  • Guacachile is a Mexican dish similar to guacamole.
  • The Ikaria Way promotes a Greek 'Blue Zone' diet.
  • NonnaMaxxing involves traveling to experience 'grandmother-led' activities.
  • Tacos have become Norway's national comfort food.
  • Poland has a summer obsession with bilberry-filled buns called jagodzianki.
  • The World Cup ranch dressing craze is examined.
  • The World Food Photography Awards showcase global food imagery.
  • Chef Sungani Phiri is elevating Zambian cuisine.
  • Sri Lankan dansal offer free food to strangers.
  • Chef José Andrés shares tips for enjoying tapas.
  • Chinese Longjing tea is highly prized.
  • Various countries have their own versions of steak.
  • Gaziantep, Turkey, is known for pistachios and baklava.
  • Asin tibuok is a rare salt being revived.
  • Broths are culturally significant for healing and sustenance.
  • The Lumumba cocktail is causing controversy in Germany.
  • Atlanta's soul food scene is evolving.