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A Divine Hunger
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A Divine Hunger

In some cultures, the aching pang of an empty stomach brings a people closer to god—and each other.
Maciej Wesołowski
A Question of Culture and Taste
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A Question of Culture and Taste

There are no cultures in the world as durable—and at the same time, as constantly evolving—as cultures of anaerobic fermentation bacteria.
Łukasz Modelski
Life without Air
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Life without Air

Sourdough bread, fermented herring, blue-veined cheese: the list of dishes enjoyed by people in various parts of the world includes many fermented, slightly spoiled, soured, or rotten foodstuffs. 
Szymon Drobniak
My Kingdom for a Nut
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My Kingdom for a Nut

They resemble the shape of the human brain and have a great effect on memory, concentration, and mood. To make sure they are absorbed better, it is worth soaking them before eating them or—for advanced connoisseurs—pressing the oil out of them.
Dominika Bok
A Sea of (Olive) Oil
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A Sea of (Olive) Oil

Culture, physical culture and cults of worship have all flowed to us on a golden wave of olive oil.
Łukasz Modelski
Centuries of Milk
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Centuries of Milk

From cosmogonic myths to medieval cooking books, butter, cheese, and milk have played an important role in the everyday lives of humans across the globe.
Łukasz Modelski
The Chemistry of Tea
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The Chemistry of Tea

Behind the seemingly simple cup of tea—one of the world’s most popular infusions—lies a plethora of complex biochemical processes.
Szymon Drobniak
The Power of Moxa
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The Power of Moxa

In parts of East Asia, dried mugwort leaves are burned by folk doctors to prevent the sorts of illnesses that can arise in the winter months.
Agnieszka Rostkowska
A Tart Beauty
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A Tart Beauty

It grows on the honeysuckle shrub; it has a bluish-purple color and a jug-like shape. This diminutive berry is a joy to eat and good for one’s health.
Renata Lis
Miraculous Sodium!
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Miraculous Sodium!

Bicarbonate of soda’s uses go well beyond baking – it also acts as a cheap and eco-friendly household cleaning agent.
Dominika Bok
Yam Porridge and Odun Isu
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Yam Porridge and Odun Isu

Every year, Nigeria’s different ethnic groups celebrate the yam harvest with food and festivities. How do the Yoruba people prepare Asaro yam porridge?
Mariam Adetona
Daisies Forever
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Daisies Forever

Daisies contain flavonoids and vitamin C – even better, they can be picked in the wild and pickled in a jar.
Łukasz Łuczaj
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