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The history, the rituals, the people — everything that makes a dessert more than the sum of its ingredients.

Japanese 5 min read

The Art of Mochi

Soft as the first snowfall in Kyoto, mochi holds a story of patience, tradition, and the quiet joy of a shared cup of tea.

Ottoman 6 min read

Follow the thin gold thread of filo pastry from the imperial kitchens of Topkapi to a small tray on your table.

Mexican 4 min read

Tres leches is the soul of Mexican celebrations — soaked in history as surely as it is soaked in cream.

Spanish 4 min read

On a foggy Madrid morning, a humble fried-dough stick becomes the axis around which a whole city revolves.

Thai 5 min read

Khao Niao Mamuang is a lesson in balance — sweet, salty, sour, and impossibly fragrant, all on a banana leaf.