Food cultures and traditions
Curious about the rich connection between food and culture? Take a journey and discover the food traditions, flavours, dishes and stories that shape what we eat and how we share it.
Food cultures and traditions
Food traditions of Samhain: Halloween’s ancient Irish origins
Find out how this ancient Irish festival shaped today’s spooky celebrations.
Turkey at Christmas: the origins of Christmas dinner
Find out about the history of festive feasting and how the turkey dinner came to be.
Latte, syrup, foam, repeat: how coffee became a dessert in disguise
The sweet journey of coffee and what it means for our health
Hidden food festivals in Europe: 7 authentic culinary events
Seek out quieter, more sustainable food festivals across Europe.
Gastrodiplomacy: how European countries use food to win hearts and minds
How nations use food for diplomatic influence
