Everyone Benefits When Cultures Mix But Especially the Baked Goods Egg tarts in Hong Kong Jet lag woke me early on my first free day in Hong Kong. Unable to sleep, I turned my thoughts to breakfast. I knew exactly what I wanted—a Chinese bakery. Chinese baked goods were a rare treat for me growing up in the… Read More
The Best Medicinal Noodles in the World’s Oldest Chinatown Egg Noodles in Manila “Is this your first time?” I ask my friend as he looks blankly at the board. The menu looks…
Morocco’s Answer to New York’s Bodega Breakfast Sandwich Egg sandwich in Morocco Most Moroccans may start their day with one (or three) glasses of atay, that uniquely Moroccan blend of green…
The Perfect Breakfast for the Milk‑Averse Cheese Enthusiast Cheese in Northern Italy I’m not a big fan of milk. I’d rather start the day with a large cup of filter coffee…
The Endless Global Variations of Donuts: Kenya Edition Mandazi in Kenya I was introduced to the treat of mandazi on a recent work trip to Kenya. For my job, I create…
A One‑Item Brunch Menu Actually Sounds Like a Good Idea Omelet in Tehran My friend Hasan and I walk in to see rows of men mopping up tin bowls with bread, while others…
A Temple Dedicated to All Forms of Sugar For Breakfast Nepolitana con crema in Madrid I walk into the historic quarter of Madrid, carefully negotiating the throngs of tour groups with their umbrella-wielding…
Omg, Someone Make Us This White‑Bread Frankenstein Casserole Right Away Bobotie in Franschhoek Autumn in South Africa is beautiful, and offers the occasional breezy respite from its standard blistering forecast. This morning, no…