Food

Caffe Sospeso: Italy’s Unique Tradition of Giving Out Free Coffee

In the Italian city of Naples, there is a tradition called “Caffe Sospeso,” which translates to “suspended coffee.” This basically means that someone who drinks a coffee pays for the price of two, allowing the coffee shop to give free coffee to anyone who isn’t able to pay for it. Free coffee Though it is ...

Armin Auctor

A cup of cappuccino.

Exotic Cuisines: Cambodia and Its Love of Fried Spiders

In some “normie” countries, people eat chips for snacks. But in Cambodia, they are fond of something more exotic — fried spiders, tarantulas in particular. Not for watching them grow as pets, which is itself concerning, but for consumption. Fried spiders as a delicacy Hairy tarantulas are fried with spices and sold by street vendors. Some ...

Armin Auctor

Fried tarantulas.

Delicious Soup From 2 Harmonious Ingredients

When the weather becomes hot, it not only rains more, but more humidity develops. In a hot and humid season, many people feel under the weather. Those with high blood pressure, constipation, stomach upsets, fatigue, and depression will especially feel more uncomfortable. When that happens, you should try to eat a bowl of delicious soup ...

Helen London

Baking potatoes.

Get a Taste for the Healing Foods With These 5 Elements

In Chinese culture, healing foods have the curative properties of medicine, thanks to Wu Xing, also known as the Five Elements. Wu Xing is said to be found in everything around us, including the human body and the foods we eat, and well-being is supported through consuming foods that compensate for weak or lacking elements ...

Nspirement Staff

The five elements and their foods.

Congee Has Been a Part of Chinese Culinary Culture for Years

The practice of drinking congee has been a part of Chinese culinary culture for thousands of years. Grains are the main ingredients of this drink. They are rich in fiber and vitamins that can help control cholesterol, protect the heart, and prevent obesity. A small bowlful is enough to satisfy bodily needs and supplement nutrients ...

Emma Lu

A bowl of congee.

Killing Us Slowly: Study Found PFAS in Food Nearly 20 Years Ago

Laboratory tests conducted nearly 20 years ago that have gone largely unreported found high levels of the toxic fluorinated chemical known as PFAS in several popular supermarket foods. The tests were commissioned by 3M, the giant chemical company that first manufactured the two most notorious members of the PFAS family, PFOS and PFOA. Last year, ...

Troy Oakes

Grilled salmon and vegetables.

American Chef, Chinese Flavors

Josh Grinker is an American chef, but he cooks delicious Chinese food in his Kings County Imperial Restaurant in New York, which attracts diners from all over the world. The Michelin Guide and USA Today both wrote praising Josh for cooking the most authentic Chinese food in New York. Josh and Jane then became the ...

Helen London

Josh Grinker and Jane Young.

Are You a Meat Lover? Then Get Ready for Some Lab Meat

Lab meat, as the name suggests, basically means meat that is grown in a lab. Traditionally, an animal has to be raised to maturity and then killed for the meat to be harvested. Lab meat does not require such a lengthy process. Instead, a technology called “cellular culture” is used where muscle tissues are created ...

Armin Auctor

A steak and fries.

How Japanese Noodle Slurping Became a Hotly Debated Topic

The Japanese are into slurping their noodles. While for natives this is a normal thing, many tourists are now complaining that the activity is disturbing them. This has set off an intense online debate in the country that is looking to host the 2020 Olympics. Slurping noodles Making noises while eating food is frowned upon in ...

David Clapp

Slurping noodles.

5 Foods to Eat When You Plan a Gluten-Free Diet

Gluten is a type of protein that is found in certain grains. For most people, consuming gluten is a non-issue. But if you have gluten sensitivity or a medical condition like celiac disease, then adopting a gluten-free diet becomes essential. 5 foods for a gluten-free diet 1. Whole grains Grains like wheat, barley, and rye ...

Raven Montmorency

A dish with quinoa.