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by Your friends at OIC on March 26, 2018

Just some of the foods we flip for.
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One of the many delights of exploring new places and experiencing different cultures is exploring and experiencing new and different foods, or even well know foods in new and different ways! Whatever your reaction, there is no denying that the very act of tasting something for the first time is an “Oh, I see!” moment maker. So while we let our bloggers catch their breath and enjoy a home-cooked meal before they head out on their next batch of adventures, we thought it would be deliciously fun to stir up some of our favorite food posts from the past.

Today’s menu of posts explores some exotic, nutritious, and versatile eats that have hit the spot over the years. Whether this is your first taste, or you’re coming back for seconds as we are, get ready to feed your mind, and more. Bon appétit!

 

A kale field, part of The Kale Project in Paris and the life-changing experiences of Kristen Beddard

Kale . . . as far as the eye can see.
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The Kale Project

Kristen Beddard’s Kale Project brought the “forgotten vegetable” back to Paris proving that one person’s life-changing experiences CAN make a difference. This post also includes a free download of recipes! Go to the post.

 

Spread out on the floor, a pile of indigenous corn is ready for use in making corn tortillas, a food connected to Mexico's cultural heritage and traditions. (Image © Gabriela Díaz Cortez)

Ears of corn, soon to become tasty tortillas
© Gabriela Díaz Cortez

The Corn Tortilla: A Mexican Superhero

Corn tortillas play an invaluable role, like a food superhero, in Mexico’s cultural heritage and tradition. They enrich cuisine, community, history, homeland, and daily existence. Go to the post.

 

a single banana, representing cultural encounters and uses of bananas around the world (Photo © Meredith Mullins)

The multi-talented banana
© Meredith Mullins

Going Bananas: Uses for Bananas Around the World

Cultural encounters with bananas are frequent, since this fruit is one of the most consumed foods in the world and the uses of bananas are far reaching. Go to the post.

 

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