Travel the World for the Very Best Foods

Apparently, this is the world's greatest pho

The British newspaper The Observer has a list billed as The 50 Best Foods in the World and Where to Eat Them. The list has very specific foods and where the best is, like oysters from Northern Ireland and olive oil from Turkey by way of a London shopkeeper, as well as broad cuisines like the best place Algerian food (shockingly, in Algiers!). The list skews slightly toward British tastes (I am apparently too narrow minded for steak and kidney pie), but there are also items that seem almost too mundane (the world’s greatest tomato juice!).

In looking at the list, one thing, as an American, that I felt was missing, was the world’s best fried chicken. In looking at the list, do you see any foods that you wish were on it?

Web Gem: Cheap, Healthy, Good

Here at Foodventure we’re all about sharing the love. That’s why we’re debuting “Web Gems,” a feature that will shine the spotlight on other great blogs. This week, we’re looking at “Cheap, Healthy, Good,” a blog that truly lives up to the name. Kristen Swenson, Leigh Angel, Jamie Green, and Rachel offer up a great collection of recipes, links, and original articles with an emphasis on lots of veggies.

Chlorophyll and Awesomeness Salad...What a title!

“Cheap, Healthy, Good” has a ton of recipes that are extemely well organized: Breakfast; Breads; Soups, Stews, Stocks, and Chilis; Sauces, Spreads, Dips, and Dressings; Sides; Vegetarian Entrees; Carnivore Entrees; Snacks and Desserts; and Beverages. Every recipe has the nutritional information and the cost-per-serving posted, so readers can really see just how the recipe is going to affect their wallet and waistline.

Foodventure readers should check out “Cheap, Healthy, Good” for inspiration for anything from weeknight dinners to brunch ideas fit for company. I’m sure we’ll be linking to more of their recipes in the future.