Week 13: Africa & Latin America
Introduction “Caribbean food is known for its distinct flavors, spices and ingredients. Caribbean food is unique by island and influenced...
Week 12: The Middle East & Caucasus
Introduction “Spanning the vast region east of the Mediterranean, the Middle East is comprised of nearly 20 different nations—including...
Week 11: Lebanon
Introduction Lebanon…what can I say? It’s a bit Mediterranean, a little European, and a lot Middle Eastern. This is one big powerhouse of...
Week 10: Greece & Turkey
Introduction Week 10 concentrates on the regions / countries of Greece and Turkey. I had the opportunity to travel through Greece in June...
Week 9: Spain
Introduction “There are several factors that make Spanish cuisine so unique. The country was formed by uniting different kingdoms and...
Week 7: Italy
Introduction “Variety is the spice of life, and like Indian cuisine, Italian cuisine is renowned for its regional variety. Many cooking...
Week 6: France
Introduction “French cooking is considered by many to be the most prestigious and respectable cuisine in the world. With its formal...
Week 5: India
Introduction India! I love everything about the flavor profiles in this part of the world. You can have a curry dish made a thousand...
Week 4: Southeast Asia...Thailand, Indonesia, & Vietnam
Introduction I am REALLY looking forward to this week’s lab. We are focusing on Southeast Asia, primarily Thailand, Indonesia, and...
Week 3: Japan & Korea...Are They The Same?
Introduction Week three is focused on Japan and Korea. Although close together on the map, the two neighboring countries couldn’t be more...
China: History of Contribution To the Culinary World
Introduction This week we are learning the history and origins of the culinary world in China. Based on our textbook, “The Five Elements...

















