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World Kitchen Journal

All Stories · 66

27 September 2026


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The Important Role Gullah Cuisine Plays In South Carolina Food History

Food is history, meaning some foods may be overlooked more than others, depending on where you come from. Outside of the coastal Deep South, some may be unfamiliar with the cuisine and history of the Gullah Geechee people. This culture is an integral part of Southern culinary tradition that predates many modern foods.

The Table · United States
02

The Underrated Italian Flatbread That Is Deliciously Simple To Make

Humans have been making and eating flatbreads for thousands of years. Many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures have their own take on them, with famous examples including pita, manakeesh, lavash, and naan. In northern Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, the piadina is the flatbread of choice. All along this section of the Adriatic coast, you can find piadina stands offering up hot servings to tou

The Table · Italy
03

Spice Up Your Hot Chocolate With An Unexpected Infusion

Hot chocolate feels like it was invented specifically to ease dull and rainy days. If your daily dopamine routine includes a perfectly chocolatey cup of this warm drink, it might be time to explore new ways to enliven your go-to recipe. One easy way to elevate your hot chocolate is by infusing it with chai.

The Table · United States
04

One Of Italy's Most Traditional Lasagnas Is Made With Tiny Meatballs (And No Tomato Sauce)

When most Americans hear the word lasagna, they think of long, flat rectangles of pasta layered with ricotta and mozzarella cheeses and ragù — a hearty tomato sauce with meat. But the truth is, there are all kinds of lasagna in Italy, many of them traditional regional specialties. One such dish is lasagne al brodo, which doesn't have tomato sauce, is layered with tiny meatballs, and is served in b

The Table · Italy
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What's The Difference Between Macchiato And A Latte?

If you're the kind of person who just orders a regular old coffee, or if you just prefer it filter style — where you add your own milk, cream, or sugar — you're probably not aware of the difference between different types of espresso drinks. Two such drinks are the macchiato and the latte; there are several more, like cappuccinos and americanos, and, thanks to Australia and New Zealand, the increa

The Table · Australia
02

How To Salt A Margarita Glass

If you've ever enjoyed a restaurant-style margarita, you've likely noticed that it almost always comes with a salted rim. The margarita rim serves two purposes: appearance and flavor. It dresses up the drink, but it also enhances each sip. While the rim is usually made from coarse salt, different variations of the drink warrant different flavor pairings, so you might see a rim made from sugar, Taj

The Table · International
03

How To Transform Your Aperol Spritz Into A Fall-Worthy Drink With One Ingredient

It's no doubt that a classic Aperol spritz is a quintessential summer sipper. Often described as a sunset captured in crystal, the Aperol Spritz traces its roots to the charming city of Padua, Italy and has given Italian cocktails global notoriety. Of course, even correctly pouring an Aperol spritz requires a delicate hand. But spritz cocktails don't need to be strictly enjoyed in sunny weather. T

The Table · Italy
04

Avoid Mushy Fried Rice With A Simple Rule

If you've ever failed in an attempt to recreate the incredible fish sauce-spiked savory fried rice you love from your favorite Chinese restaurant, using freshly-steamed rice was likely your downfall. The only way to achieve that crisp texture while simultaneously soaking up an umami-rich sauce is by using the day-old cooked rice sitting in your refrigerator.

The Table · International
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