The UK Bartenders’ Guild (UKBG) has officially sounded the call for the nation’s most innovative mixologists, announcing the return of The Great Honkaku Shochu and Awamori Contest for 2027. Now…
The landscape of global food production has shifted once again as Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has officially granted regulatory approval for cell-cultured duck biomass as a novel food…
By Joe Whitworth Published: October 13, 2026 A persistent and concerning Salmonella outbreak, which has been circulating across Europe for nearly four years, has resurfaced with renewed intensity. Health authorities…
The marriage of coffee and spirits is far from a modern invention. From the 17th-century ports of Italy to the high-energy bars of contemporary Mexico City, the inclusion of coffee—whether…
By Investigative Desk October 13, 2026 In a quiet barn in Acton, California, a one-year-old calf named Pepper is finally experiencing the simple, unburdened joys of childhood. He spends his…
By Culinary Historians Editorial Staff May 13, 2026 On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM Central Time, the Culinary Historians will host a virtual deep dive into the intersection…
The Europa Hotel, arguably Belfast’s most recognizable and storied hospitality institution, has officially unveiled the results of a comprehensive £550,000 renovation project. The investment marks a significant strategic pivot for…
In the vast, storied landscape of British culinary tradition, few items command as much affection as the Lemon Drizzle Cake. Often described as a "sunshine-in-a-loaf" experience, this quintessential dessert has…
For generations, the scent of Marmorkuchen—a rich, buttery, dual-toned sponge—has served as the olfactory signature of the German household. More than just a dessert, this "marble cake" is a cultural…
In the world of Australian patisserie, few desserts carry the cultural weight and nostalgic reverence of the Continental Cake—often referred to as an Italian Rum Cake. Whether it is a…
For decades, the Continental Cake—or Italian Rum Cake—has been the undisputed centerpiece of celebrations in Mediterranean households across Melbourne and Sydney. With its delicate, rum-infused layers, alternating pools of rich…





