The battle for borscht and the hummus war: how countries argue over national dishes

Over the past several decades, South Korea and China have repeatedly found themselves in a state of diplomatic tension. But who would have thought that this time the countries would quarrel over sauerkraut, writes the BBC. However, this is exactly what happened. Another conflict between Seoul and ...

New Year's overeating: why we feel hungry again and again

What do many associate with the New Year holidays? With plentiful meals. These days we eat a lot and often. What is interesting: no matter how much we eat, the next day (or even the same) we want to eat again. Why? A business…

For free and sweet vinegar: who are freegans and how do they get everything for free in the USA

Recently, an unusual movement called freeganism has been gaining popularity in the United States and around the world. What is hidden behind the unusual name, the author of the blog "Americano / Americano" on Yandex.Zen told. “During these few years of my life in the United States, I have seen many strange things, but the States ...

The number of hungry people in New York has doubled: the authorities are expanding the distribution of food

Approximately one in four New Yorkers is food insecure. Officials promise to provide over a million free meals a day to those in need. Writes about this publication NPR. The number of hungry people in five New York boroughs skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. To solve this global problem, ...

Pay entrance and eat as much as you want: American cafes that surprised an immigrant

“In the USA, establishments where you pay for admission and can eat as much as you want are very common and in great demand. Roughly speaking, like a buffet that is available in all-inclusive hotels. But, of course, you can’t take food out,” writes the author of “Blog...

Is it worth buying food in American food trucks: the opinion of an immigrant

Restaurants on wheels, or food trucks, are ubiquitous in the United States. But what are they - regular cheap street food outlets or are they called restaurants for a reason? This was found out by the author of the blog That American Life on Yandex.Zen. Further - from the first ...

How US Presidential Candidates Use Food as Advertising

For a US presidential candidate, going out into the people and personally communicating with his voters in the outback is one of the mandatory points of the campaign. This is stated in the Voice of America video. Finding a common language between a person from big politics and an ordinary American often...

The growing number of people on the planet: why we will soon have to eat mud

Marketers claim that there are people who are willing to pay a lot of money for so-called superfoods, for example, for ooze (thread) from a pond. Writes about this BBC. According to the UN, the world's population will grow to 2023 billion by 8, but recent studies show ...

8 weird foods you can find in American supermarkets

Every nation has its own gastronomic preferences. Americans, for example, love strange products that have an unusual taste and color, which can only be bought in supermarkets located on the territory of the country, writes lemurov.net 1. Chips with a sweet taste Many different types of chips are sold in America, ...

10 unexpected favorite dishes of US presidents

Surely you are wondering what the leaders of our country eat - filet mignon or the usual food for all Americans, say, burgers? In this article, you will find out which president could not live a day without waffles and what Richard Nixon added to the curd. Each…

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