by Raffi Khorchidian | Jan 3, 2025 | Food, Raffi Khorchidian, Travel
Local markets play a crucial role in shaping global food trends. These vibrant spaces, where farmers, artisans, and small producers come together to sell fresh produce, unique products, and culturally significant ingredients, offer a wealth of inspiration that ripples...
by Raffi Khorchidian | Nov 30, 2024 | Food, Raffi Khorchidian
Pairing food and spirits is an art and a science that can transform a meal into a sensory delight. The right pairing highlights complementary flavors, balances contrasting tastes, and enhances the overall dining experience. Understanding the principles behind...
by Raffi Khorchidian | Aug 20, 2024 | Food, Raffi Khorchidian, Travel
The slow food movement offers a refreshing approach to dining and savoring the moment in a world that often seems to move at an ever-accelerating pace. This culinary philosophy, which began in Italy in the late 1980s, emphasizes the importance of enjoying food...
by Raffi Khorchidian | Jun 17, 2024 | Food, Raffi Khorchidian, Travel
Food is not merely sustenance; it is a cultural artifact, a memory, a storyteller, and a vessel of tradition. Just as language, art, and music serve as expressions of culture, food plays a profound role in defining a region’s identity. The dishes, ingredients,...
by Raffi Khorchidian | Apr 9, 2024 | Food, Raffi Khorchidian, Travel
For the adventurous and curious palate, exploring street foods worldwide is akin to embarking on a global gastronomic journey. The bustling streets of cities, towns, and villages serve as open-air culinary marketplaces where local vendors and artisans offer myriad...
by Raffi Khorchidian | Mar 16, 2024 | Food, Raffi Khorchidian
The concept of “farm to table” represents a movement and philosophy that has gained considerable momentum in recent years. It embodies a commitment to making food systems more sustainable, ethical, and transparent, emphasizing a direct connection between...
