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World Kitchen Journal

All Stories · 58

27 September 2026


Earlier days
01

Shiso leaf, a treasure of Japanese cuisine

Shiso originates from East Asia, where it has been cultivated and used for centuries. It is primarily found in Japan, China and Korea, but is now becoming increasingly popular worldwide. In Japanese cuisine, shiso leaves are of particular importance, as they can be part of almost any meal and are an essential accompaniment to traditional Japanese dishes such as sushi or sashimi.

The Table · Japan
02

Bring Greece To Your Table With A Traditional Mediterranean Breakfast

The Greeks have a saying: "A good day starts from the morning." And, probably not coincidentally, breakfast has a special place in traditional Greek culture. It can include a wide array of foods and flavors, from savory to sweet. While you may be familiar with some Greek breakfast staples, such as the country's well-known yogurt (drizzled with honey), you may not be acquainted with others, like th

The Table · Greece
03

The bar as medicine

Can you imagine a doctor prescribing "going to the bar" instead of pills? That's what they did in the Catalan town of Sant Joan de Vilatorrada with fifty residents between the ages of 40 and 90 who showed signs of depression or other conditions associated with loneliness. For four months, the participants in the experiment had lunch—in company—several times a week at a local restaurant, enjoying a

The Table · Spain
04

The Best And Worst Non-Dairy Milks For Coffee, Ranked

Nothing compares to that first cup of coffee in the morning. When the earliest molecules of scent reach your olfactory system, the faint bitterness of roasted coffee beans fills your mouth, and the first drop of caffeine enters your bloodstream, you feel like you must have just reached nirvana. And if you like your coffee any way but black, then you know this entire experience can be ruined by the

The Table · International
01

For Better Vegan Scrambled Eggs, Use This 2-Spice Combo

Want to create vegan scrambled "eggs" from tofu that could fool even the most dedicated breakfast enthusiast? The secret lies in two iconic spices predominant in Indian cuisine: turmeric and black salt, known as kala namak in Hindi. With its many applications in cooking, turmeric is a cherished spice in the culinary world. Its vibrant yellow hue lends a signature golden-yellow color to dishes, mak

The Table · International
02

“At least we live and cook”

Director-writer Ang Lee, following his Oscar-nominated The Wedding Banquet, has come up with a film that is passionate, captivating, entertaining and meticulously crafted. Food, Drink, Men, Women is a tightly woven, rich story about family dynamics, emotional complications and the profession of chef. It celebrates two of life's most basic necessities: love and food.

The Table · Hungary
03

Drinking Buttermilk Straight Isn't As Strange As It Sounds

Buttermilk is typically considered an ingredient — in a simple buttermilk biscuit recipe, as the tang in homemade cornbread (or as a way to improve boxed mix) for example, or as part of the batter in a maple buttermilk fried chicken dish — but have you ever considered drinking it straight-up? Though the practice used to be quite common (particularly in the South where it's often combined with crum

The Table · United States
04

Record-breaking revolution at Madrid Fusion

The final figures confirm the success of the 23rd edition of Madrid Fusión Alimentos de España, which closed with the largest turnout in its history: 1,874 delegates, 26,104 visitors, and 232 exhibiting companies. This edition, which paid tribute to the chefs who came of age amidst the culinary revolution that began at least thirty years ago in Spain, stood out above all for the quality of its con

The Table · Spain
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