Some scholars have cautiously suggested that Jordanian wine could have been present at the Last Supper
Ancient Roman mosaic with a wine jug and grapes in the city of Jerash, Jordan Popova Tetiana - Shutterstock
A Polish cream pie made of two layers of puff pastry, filled with whipped cream Agnes Kantaruk - Shutterstock
Two layers of puff pastry, a soft cream filling, a dusting of powdered sugar. Known locally as kremówka, it has taken on a second name for many: Papieszka Kremówka, or…
Potaje de vigilia remains a culinary emblem of Spanish Holy Week AS Foodstudio - Shutterstock
Served across Spain in homes, monasteries, charitable kitchens, and restaurants, Potaje de Vigilia has been a staple of Good Friday meals for centuries
Lanzhou beef noodles, a local snack in Gansu Province, China chuyuss - Shutterstock
In Lanzhou, beef noodles are not a novelty or occasional indulgence – they are part of daily life. A dish that echoes the paths of caravans in the Silk Road
Kwareżimal, the most popular Maltese dessert SdeBono - Shutterstock
Among the most distinctive expressions of Maltese Lenten heritage is Kwareżimal, a spiced, almond-based sweet
Bread and spelt grains Ange P - Shutterstock
Hildegard called spelt “the best grain”, crediting it with the power to nourish the body, lighten the mind, and uplift the spirit.
Taramasalata is dipped with pita bread and olives DronG - Shutterstock
To eat taramosalata is to taste the sea, history, and tradition. It connects us to an ancient past where food was more than sustenance—it was a link between the human…
Lahmacun, Turkish bread Esin Deniz - Shutterstock
Lahmacun, a beloved Middle Eastern and Anatolian flatbread, has long been a favorite among travelers and pilgrims alike
Traditional Irish dinner with corned beef, soda bread and colcannon Elena Veselova - Shutterstock
Humble in appearance yet rich in history and versatility, the potato holds a special place in Ireland’s cultural and culinary identity.