Hayden Field
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New York, NY, United States
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5 underrated countries that should be your next destination
Iceland and Colombia may be trendy, but the world has so much more to offer. → Read More
The Best Pie in Every State
Pies are an important part of American culture, and they have been for centuries. Some say George Washington had a penchant for cherry pie, while Abraham Lincoln reportedly loved lemon custard pie. Ulysses S. → Read More
Most Romantic Restaurants Around the World for Valentine’s Day
Dining in the Maldives; Morocco; and Positano, Italy, is romantic already, but we have decided to hone in on the 10 most romantic restaurants in the world. → Read More
15 Comfort Foods Around the World
The phrase “comfort food” was added to the Oxford-English Dictionary in 1997, but an original use can be found in a 1966 Palm Beach Post article, according to the Atlantic, where the writer describes comfort food as dishes associated with childhood security. Comfort foods vary from country to country and region to region. → Read More
10 Unexpected Holiday Destinations for the New Year and What to Eat When You Get There
A new year always opens up so many possibilities, including hopes for travel. There are roughly 196 countries around the globe right now. Very few of us are likely to visit them all, like this British 24-year-old did (he set the bar pretty high.) But that doesn't mean that our travel itineraries shouldn't stray beyond London, Paris, Hong Kong, and Sydney. → Read More
25 Best Restaurants in Australia 2015
Australia may be known as the Land Down Under, but it’s certainly not an underdog when it comes to fine dining. Cuisine in Australia draws from European, Asian, and indigenous influences, and flavors from all these cultures are reflected in the versatility and variety of the restaurants on this list. They span the country, from Western Australia to the Australian Capital Territory. → Read More
What Kids in 11 Parts of the World Leave Out for Santa Claus
In the United States, the Christmas season starts the moment after Thanksgiving dinner ends, with bellies full of turkey and sinks full of dishes. Storefronts light up, Christmas music begins playing on the radio, and kids begin working on their Christmas lists. Other countries might not be quite as Christmas crazy, but it is a holiday beloved by different people all over the world. → Read More
Chicken Mushroom Stew
It is a typical dish of Liaoning province, where it is eaten during the long and harshly cold winter. → Read More
Cantonese Wonton Noodle Soup
If you want your soup a little more flavorful you can also add a couple drops of sesame oil, chopped scallion, and white pepper over the top → Read More
15 Australian Food Terms That Are Way Better Than Ours
Australia’s uniqueness stems in part from its wildlife, — kangaroos are only found in Australia and Papua New Guinea — its history, and the fact that it’s the world’s smallest continent. → Read More
35 Best Airport Restaurants Around the World 2015
Airports can be places of stress, heartache, and panic. There's that nagging worry that you might miss a flight; the sadness of saying goodbye to a loved one, whether it's a relative going back home or a friend going off to war; and the anxiety of setting foot on a plane at all in this era of terrorist attacks. → Read More
Chongqing Chicken With Chilies
Marinate chicken pieces in Shaoxing wine and soy sauce while you prepare the other ingredients.Mix potato starch, chili powder, ground Sichuan pepper and salt in a large sealable baggie. Add the chicken pieces, leaving any accumulated juices behind. Shake the chicken pieces in the potato starch mixture until they are lightly coated.Heat wok on high heat until starting to smoke and add enough… → Read More
8 Regional Chinese Dishes to Fight the Cold Weather
China’s population of over 1.3 billion weathers a long, cold winter every year, with Beijing’s temperature sometimes dropping down to 20 degrees C (negative four degrees F) in January. The winter lasts from early November until March when temperatures almost never rise above zero degrees C (32 degrees F). → Read More
You Won’t Believe What Ketchup in the Philippines Is Made Of
Ketchup is a staple condiment in American cuisine — hot dogs, burgers, and fries just wouldn’t be the same without it. → Read More
Foods That Will Make You Book a Flight to Croatia
Croatian cuisine is a blend of ingredients, tradition, and cultures. → Read More
14 Weird Pizza Toppings Around the World
Pizza is a magical word. Say it to elicit slow nods, meaningfully closed eyes, and sometimes even clasped hands raised toward the heavens. It’s a quick, easy, and usually cheap food that has become ingrained in our culture, and each varying type is a regional phenomenon — think New York-style and Chicago deep dish. → Read More
Apam Balik Recipe by Hayden Field
Lightly oil a small non-stick pan or a crepe pan (about 5 - 6 inches diameter) over a moderate heat. When the pan is hot, add about 1/2 cup of batter, evenly coating the pan. Cook for about 1 minute until the batter sets and form small bubbles. Sprinkle some sugar evenly and cover with a lid. Cook for another minute. Then sprinkle some ground peanuts on top of the pancake. Continue to cook until… → Read More
Apam Balik Recipe by Hayden Field
Lightly oil a small non-stick pan or a crepe pan (about 5 - 6 inches diameter) over a moderate heat. When the pan is hot, add about 1/2 cup of batter, evenly coating the pan. Cook for about 1 minute until the batter sets and form small bubbles. Sprinkle some sugar evenly and cover with a lid. Cook for another minute. Then sprinkle some ground peanuts on top of the pancake. Continue to cook until… → Read More
14 Essential Malaysian Dishes You Need to Try
A melting pot of Malay, Indian, and Chinese culture and cuisine, Malaysia’s Southeast Asian location means lush rainforests, postcard-worthy beaches, and unique food influences. Attractions in capital Kuala Lumpur, called “KL” by locals, include visiting the Petronas Twin Towers, skyscrapers with a sky bridge and observation deck, and the Batu Caves, a hill made of limestone peppered with cave… → Read More
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Cranberries and Cranberry Bogs
When a kid’s only Thanksgiving job is to pick up the cranberry sauce from the store, maybe he or she wonders how it’s made, where it came from, and why we eat it on Thanksgiving. Honestly, though, his or her thoughts might be on how well-deserved this break from school is, when a new significant other is finally going to meet the parents, or how many likes their Thanksgiving dinner Instagram… → Read More