The Suspiro Limeño is an iconic dessert in Peruvian cuisine, celebrated for its silky texture and delicate sweetness. Its name—evoking the lightness of a “sigh”—speaks to Lima’s poetic identity and the genteel character of its women. For over 150 years, this delicacy has transcended its humble origins to become a cultural and culinary symbol of […]

Below, discover the core ingredients that every Caribbean kitchen relies on—and the stories they tell. Foundation Staples: Rice, Yuca & Plantain These versatile carbohydrates form the backbone of countless dishes, providing both substance and cultural significance. From Sea to Plate: Fresh Fish & Seafood Surrounded by ocean, Caribbean islands celebrate the sea’s bounty in every […]

Ecuador, a country located on the equator, is not only known for its biodiversity and stunning landscapes but also for its rich and varied gastronomy. Ecuadorian cuisine reflects the cultural and geographical diversity of the country, ranging from the Pacific coast to the Andes mountains, through the lush Amazon rainforest and the Galapagos Islands. Each […]

In Baracoa, Cuba’s chocolate capital, the legacy of cacao cultivation and chocolate production remains deeply woven into the town’s identity. For José Alexander Eugellés, who has worked in Baracoa’s chocolate factory for 28 years, crafting chocolate is more than a profession—it’s a way of life, inherited from his father and shared with his sister. The […]

The supply of high-quality food will be strengthened, and there will be a crackdown on illegal food additives. On Wednesday, Chinese authorities released an action plan to boost health-related consumption as the country moves to improve the quality of its health products and services, and to meet the people’s expanding needs in their pursuit of […]

Corn is much more than just a food in Mexico; it represents a rich history, tradition, culture, and national identity. This grain has been fundamental to the diet of Mexicans since ancient times, serving as the base for making tortillas, tostadas, and totopos, as well as delicious snacks like popcorn, elotes (grilled corn), and esquites […]

Due to strong migratory flows of Arabs to Venezuela during the late nineteenth and twentieth century, especially from Syrians and Lebanese, Arab food has left a deep imprint on Venezuelan gastronomy, fusing into true delicacies that combine the best of both culinary traditions. RELATED: Ramadan Begins: A Month of Reflection and Solidarity The arrival of […]

Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Qu Dongyu, called on Wednesday to pay more attention to Africa in the face of rising hunger on the continent during his speech at the G7 Development Ministers Summit in Pescara (central Italy). Related:Uganda: Food Security Through South-South Cooperation with China, FAO Qu […]

El-Khidir Daloum, WFP’s representative and country director in Somalia, said the country is continuously at a crossroads, where communities face climate shocks, risking both lives and livelihoods before beginning the long process of recovery On Wednesday, the United Nations agencies expressed commitment to helping Somalia increase investments to boost food production as the country marked […]

Zhang Xiaoqiang, the leader of the current team of Chinese experts, said that since 2012, China has sent nearly 60 experts to assist in improving Uganda’s agricultural production. On Wednesday, as the world marks World Food Day, experts in Uganda highlight the country’s growing benefits from South-South cooperation with China and the Food and Agriculture […]