Category: International Foods

FOOD 101: Bao, Filled Steamed Buns From China

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Updated August 2026 August 22nd is National Bao Day, a relatively newly-established holiday reflecting the increased availability of bao in the U.S. If you like bread of all types, including steamed, doughy bread with a savory filling, then celebrate: It’s National Bao Day. Below: > What are bao? > Types of bao. > Vegetarian bao…
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BASTILLE DAY: 25 Favorite French Foods

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[1] Bouillabaisse, a fish soup or stew from Marseille (photo courtesy Mackenzie Ltd). [2] Escargots, a delicacy of snails in garlic and parsley butter (photo courtesy Williams Sonoma). [3] Tarte tatin (photo courtesy Taste.com.au). [4] Ratatouille with a fried egg (photo courtesy Elegant Affairs Caterers).   July 14th is Bastille Day, the national day of…
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RECIPE: Tom Yum Soup From Thailand

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[1] Tom yum, a spicy Thai soup, is good in both hot and cold weather (photo courtesy Hannah Kaminsky | Bittersweet Blog). [2] Lemongrass (photo courtesy Park Seed). [3] Kaffir limes and leaves (photo courtesy Dilly Dally Orchard). [4] Galangal is an Asian plant in the ginger family, an aromatic rhizome that is widely used…
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