Worldwide Feast: 55 Great Global Food Blogs
Here at SAVEUR.com, we spend lots of time reading food blogs — and it's no surprise that we've found smart, gastronomically-inclined bloggers in virtually every country on earth. These writers are committed to celebrating regional recipes, restaurants, techniques, and ingredients; we draw on their sites as culinary guides to everyday life in specific places all over the globe. (We're also moved by how many region-specific sites are written by expats who maintain a connection with their homeland through food: Korean cooks living in Australia, Greek cooks living in the Netherlands, Indian cooks living in Peru, and more.)
These 55 blogs comprise our must-read list in the international food blogging community, but surely there are more. Share your favorites with us in the comments.
These 55 blogs comprise our must-read list in the international food blogging community, but surely there are more. Share your favorites with us in the comments.
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Credit: Todd Coleman Algeria
My Book of RaiChef Farid Zadi breaks down the basics of North African cooking in this blog, which also provides background on tools, techniques, and Algeria's culinary history.
Argentina
BAs CookingThis Buenos Aires food blog is populated with posts about traditional Argentine fare, such as dulce de leche, alfajores, and chimichurri sauce.
Australia
Man That CooksWitty food reportage dominates this amusing food blog, created by magazine editor (and Black Sabbath enthusiast) Anthony Georgeff.
What Katie Ate
In the wide, deep sea of photo-driven food blogs, What Katie Ate stands out as a thrilling source of visual inspiration. Colorful, perfectly staged images pair with detailed restaurant recommendations and Oz-inspired recipes.
What Katie Ate
In the wide, deep sea of photo-driven food blogs, What Katie Ate stands out as a thrilling source of visual inspiration. Colorful, perfectly staged images pair with detailed restaurant recommendations and Oz-inspired recipes.
Austria
Dinner for OneThis photo blog is an intimate look into an Austrian kitchen, with near-daily photographs of whatever the author happens to be cooking up for herself.
Azerbaijan
AZ CookbookThis California-based blogger spends about half her posts on conventional American fare, but it's the rich, beautiful Azerbaijani recipes that keep us coming back for more.
Brazil
Come-SeBlogger Neide Rigo writes in Portuguese, but her lush photographs provide more than enough context to tell the stories of Brazilian cuisine. (SAVEUR editor-in-chief James Oseland visited her not too long ago; to our delight, he made it onto the blog.)
Illustration: Drawn and Devoured, Canada
Written in both Portuguese and English, this bilingual Brazilian food blog that features more than just Brazilian recipes. Recent posts include South American-inflected looks at Chicago style pizza, pralinés, Swedish cinnamon bread, and gnocchi.
Chucrute com Salsicha
This site specializes in traditional Brazilian cuisine. While written in Portuguese, its bright photographs and occasional cartoons connect with readers of all nationalities.
Cambodia
Nyam PenhIf you find yourself in Cambodia and are in search of a good place to eat, this site will be your saving grace: it features extensive restaurant reviews of culinary institutions in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh.
Paying equal attention to the restaurant scene in Alberta and to the ins and outs of Top Chef Canada, this blog dives deep into Canadian food culture.
Drawn and Devoured
Toronto-based artist Katherine Verhoeven puts a fresh spin on restaurant reviews with her whimsical illustrated writeups, as much a joy to look at as they are to read.
Everybody Likes Sandwiches
Don't be fooled by the name: there's more than just sandwiches featured on this site, which highlights fresh, healthy, simple food of all varieties.
Drawn and Devoured
Toronto-based artist Katherine Verhoeven puts a fresh spin on restaurant reviews with her whimsical illustrated writeups, as much a joy to look at as they are to read.
Everybody Likes Sandwiches
Don't be fooled by the name: there's more than just sandwiches featured on this site, which highlights fresh, healthy, simple food of all varieties.
Ecuador
Las Recetas de LaylitaThis Spanish-language food blog provides step-by-step instructions to make traditional Ecuadorean dishes, as well as recipes inspired by the rest of Latin America.
England
Egg Bacon Chips and BeansRussell Davies loves traditional English breakfasts (see: the name of his site) and is dedicated to tracking down as many as he can.
Photo: Claire Sutton for Things We Make, England
An honest, hilarious, digressive account of learning to cook traditional East End London foods, with plenty of literary references and good old British humor.
Things We Make
Husband-and-wife team Claire and Ed make beautiful food. They also grow a beautiful garden, put together beautiful furniture, and make us want to live a beautiful English country home.
Estonia
Nami-NamiWritten in English, this blog is dedicated to traditional Eastern European foods given bright, modern twists. Tales of foraging for mushrooms run side-by-side with restaurant reviews and tales of travel throughout Europe.
France
Chocolate and ZucchiniClotilde Dusoulier is the grande dame of Parisian food blogging, and even ten years after her start, the site is a fresh, engaging take on contemporary French cuisine.
David Lebovitz
The ultimate American-in-Paris food blog is equal parts foolproof baking recipes, insider knowledge about the city's restaurants and shops, and dry wit.
Like a Strawberry Milk
The retro colors and jubilant design of French-born, London-based pastry chef Fanny's culinary journal are so witty and engaging, we could page through her site all day.
The retro colors and jubilant design of French-born, London-based pastry chef Fanny's culinary journal are so witty and engaging, we could page through her site all day.
Germany
Delicious DaysBlogger Nicole Stitch lives in Munich, where she delivers weekly recipes that showcase the beauty of German produce.
The Wednesday Chef
The Wednesday Chef is the online home of writer, home cook, and native Berliner Luisa Weiss, who started her blog when she was living in New York City. Beautiful photography and witty anecdotes provide the backdrop for recipes ranging from American inspired fare to European favorites.
Greece
Souvlaki for the SoulPhotographer and world traveler Peter features a mix of traditional Greek recipes (his heritage) and international dishes inspired by Australian fare (his home).
Photo: Luisa Weiss for The Wednesday Chef, Germany
Magda, a Greek home cook living in the Netherlands, blogs about her kitchen adventures with luscious photographic accompaniment.
India
The Cook's CottageA blogger from Pune, Maharashtra, delivers spirited, thoughtful traditional Indian recipes, with occasional digressions into global cuisine, packaged food, and culinary economics.
Israel
My Mom's RecipesChanita Harel's recipes are inspired by her mother's kitchen; they're a personal tour of Israel's culinary fusion of Eastern European and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Italy
Lucullian DelightsLush photography anchors this Italian food blog, written by a Swedish professional photographer who lives in Tuscany with her husband and children.
GustoBlog
This Italian-language blog mixes traditional Italian recipes with internationally-inspired dishes, with a particular emphasis on seasonal produce.
Rachel Eats
Rachel Roddy, a wry British writer living in Rome, pairs Italian recipes with conversational, engaging narratives that make you feel like you're cooking with a friend.
Japan
She Who EatsThis blog is a prime demonstration that Japanese cuisine isn't just sushi and tempura. Restaurant and product reviews run alongside recipes showcasing Japanese foodstuffs from sakura sweets to yuzu marmalade.
Photo: David Hagerman for Eating Asia, Malaysia
Keiko, a Japanese expat living in England, explores traditional Japanese food alongside clear, easy-to-follow instructions.
Korea
My Korean KitchenThe title says it all: this provides step-by-step instructions on how to create delicious, authentic, Korean cuisine, from a Korean blogger who recently moved to Australia.
Malaysia
Eating AsiaHusband and wife team David Hagerman (who takes the photographs) and Robyn Eckhardt (who does the writing) use their home in Kuala Lumpur as a jumping-off point for travels throughout Southeast Asia, focusing on street food, out-of-the-way restaurants, and welcoming homes.
Rasa Malaysia
This mega-blog is run by Bee Yinn Low, a writer and recipe developer whose loyal following of over a half million visitors a month keep the conversation lively. True to the heritage of Malaysian cuisine, the recipes here are have elements of Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Indian influences.
Mexico
Good Food in Mexico CityEverything you need to know about Mexico City's culinary scene can be found on this informative site. From tipping guidelines to tropical fruit recipes, it's a gastronomic survival guide.
A Little Cup of Mexican Hot Chocolate
This bilingual food journal highlights women's recipes, stories, and their relationship with food in Mexico. It's simultaneously touching, inspiring, and instructive.
Peru
(Lima) Beans and Delhi Cha(a)tSuri, an Indian food enthusiast born in New Delhi, and Cesar, a passionate home cook born in Lima, form the team behind this cross-cultural blog, with recipes that are Indian, Peruvian, and a little bit of both.
Philippines
Market ManilaA former management consultant who writes under the pseudonym "Marketman" delivers a guide to the ingredients, specialty foods, and local produce to be found in the Filipino capital.
Pinoy Cook
Connie Veneracion is a mom of three who's been blogging about Filipino home cooking since 2003, and has amassed a loyal following for her clear instructions, engaging voice, and witty commentaries on everyday life.
Photo: Nook Eatery, South Africa
Portugal
Tasca de ElviraA Portuguese cooking blog that's written in French, Tasca de Elvira's beautiful, moody photographs elevate Portugal's naturally simple foods to works of art.
Serbia
PalachinkaBelgrade-based Marija draws on international influences in her cooking, and doesn't shy away from decadent, tremendously flavorful ingredients. (We're particularly enamored of the meat-wrapped-in-more-meat Master Roll.)
Singapore
Chubby HubbyThis all-encompassing Singapore food blog features dining reviews, recipes, and travel tips, curated by a husband-and-wife team comprising both a professional food writer and photographer.
Kuidaore
Modern, clean photography illustrates this blog's contemporary spin on traditional Singaporean cuisine.
Spain
LobstersquadThe traditional Spanish recipes on this site are written in English, but you almost don't notice the words next to Spanish-born, Scotland-residing illustrator Ximena Maier's exuberant, often hilarious, recipe-driven drawings and collages.
South Africa
Nook EateryThe blog of this Stellenbosch-based restaurant pulls back the curtain on co-owners Jessica Shepherd and Luke Grant's emphasis on fresh, homemade cuisine using local ingredients.
Cook Sister!
Named for a deep-fried, syrup-dipped pastry, the blog of South African native (and current U.K. resident) Jeanne Horak features traditional recipes made with English ingredients.
Sweden
KokblogDesigner and cook Johanna Kindvall is building a beautifully illustrated guide to Swedish cooking, with delicately drawn images and infographics that lead readers on a visual journey, from stylized images of dainty elderflower cordials to sticky chocolate cake.
Photo: Green Kitchen Stories, Sweden
Health-conscious family David, Luise, and daughter Elsa share their passion for good, wholesome, vegetarian food, along with an intimate look at family life in Stockholm.
A Cat in the Kitchen
Stockholm-based Dagmar really does have cats that wander around in her kitchen, but their cuteness is almost overshadowed by her adventurous, honest kitchen exploits.
Thailand
She SimmersLeela Punyaratabandhu has made it her mission to demystify Thai food for an international readership, with clear instructions, vivacious culinary histories, and inspiring photography.
Turkey
Cafe FernandoCenk Sonmezsoy blogs about the Istanbul food scene and develops striking original recipes on his informative, comprehensive site, which was named Best Culinary Travel Blog in our 2011 Best Food Blog Awards.
Istanbul Eats
This remarkably comprehensive site, an invaluable resource for tourists, goes beyond typical Turkish fare to deliver restaurant recommendations for restaurants specializing in Balkan, Caucasian, and Middle Eastern cuisine.
This remarkably comprehensive site, an invaluable resource for tourists, goes beyond typical Turkish fare to deliver restaurant recommendations for restaurants specializing in Balkan, Caucasian, and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Vietnam
Sticky RiceFrom traditional Vietnamese recipes to out-of-the-way restaurant recommendations, this is the go-to food blog for travelers on the hunt for delicious street food and gourmet delicacies in Vietnam's northern capital, Hanoi.
Noodle Pie
Freelance journalist Graham Holliday may now be based in Rwanda, but he's a Vietnamese food junkie, and he draws on his long history of living in Saigon on this comprehensive, friendly site.
Want even more food blogs? Check out the winners and finalists from the 2011 Best Food Blog Awards, as well as our list of 50 More Food Blogs You Should Be Reading.
Cory Baldwin and Allison Poindexter contributed research and reporting to this story
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There is a big empty space where Ireland should be - this country has fantastic ingredients and a growing number of excellent blogs that know how to deal with premium produce - check out the Irish Food Bloggers Association for some of the best, such as AlchemyInTheKitchen.ie, WiseWords.ie, dinnerdujour.org, marriedanirishfarmer.com, thedailyspud.com and lots, lots more.
I write an Indian food blog names "INDIAN SIMMER" where I try to take the scary out of Indian food and help make it more approachable to everyone.
Having been there quite a few times myself, I've got a blog that focuses a bit more on what I've learned about baking and cooking during my experiences in the north of Ireland. www.weekitchen.com
I love traveling to Ireland, but when I can't be there, I really enjoy reading the many wonderful blogs that capture life & food there.
Baroness Tapuzina
Foodbridge
Katherine Martinelli
Ari Cooks
Cafe Liz
Israeli Kitchen
I was sad to notice that Ireland never got a whisper of a mention.
Móna Wise
http://www.beawkuchni.com/ (some part also available in French). Bea lives in Switzerland and cooks lovely seasonal food.
http://www.kuchnianadatlantykiem.com/ (some part also avaible in English) Beautiful photos of food and Portugal.
http://www.kwestiasmaku.com/index.html only in Polish, but photos are beautiful
http://mojewypieki.blox.pl/html the best blog about cakes and sweets. You can find almost everything there. Some recipes also available in English
http://whiteplate.blogspot.com/ beautiful photos, simple food
http://everycakeyoubake.blogspot.com/ beautiful photos, delicious recipes
http://ziolowyzakatek.com.pl/ beautiful photos, delicious food
You can explore all the food blogs in Ireland on the Irish Food Bloggers Association blogroll here: http://www.irishfoodbloggers.com/blogs-2/
I hope someday we can be known as an important food blog from GUATEMALA, in Central America!! One of our goals is to introduce our local cuisine and flavors to the World.
The Foodies' Kitchen
www.thefoodieskitchen.com
(PITS, MANILA)
If you're interested in a blog about a Colombian anthropologist and travel food writer getting her Grand Diplome in cuisine and pastry at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, check out www.blueribbonchronicles.blogspot.com
One correction: Chucrute com Salsicha [ http://www.chucrutecomsalsicha.com ] is a wonderful Brazilian blog, not Portuguese.
One suggestion: Please include at least one of the following Portuguese blogs:
+ Cinco Quartos de Laranja [ http://cincoquartosdelaranja.blogspot.com ] (has an English version [ http://fivequartersoftheorange.blogspot.com ] );
+ Gourmets Amadores [ http://gourmets-amadores.blogspot.com ] (has an English version [ http://home-gourmets.blogspot.com ] );
+ Flagrante Delícia [ http://www.flagrantedelicia.com ];
+ Sabores de Canela [ http://saboresdecanela.blogspot.com ];
+ Tertúlia de Sabores [ http://tertuliadesabores.blogs.sapo.pt ].
http://www.mybissim.com/
You should check out our Gororoba com Cardamomo (http://gororobacomcardamomo.wordpress.com/) from Brazil. We have a good list in our links section too (come-se and Chucrute com Salsicha are there too) and comic-book-like recipes:
http://gororobacomcardamomo.wordpress.com/2011/08/31/amendoas-torradas-pra-comer-igual-amendoim/
Someone made a note about Russian blogs - although I am from Azerbaijan and live in Wisconsin and write a blog about mostly food-related DIY homesteading/food preservation skills, it features a fair number of traditional Russian recipes as well at http://girlsguidetobutter.com/recipe-index-2/.
Tssk, tssk.
This is for your lazy editors:
http://greekfoodblogs.com/
or
http://www.organicallycooked.com/
Be sure to check out the blogger from Israel!
The Wanderfull Traveler
canadianculinarytravel.blogspot.com
I'm partial to Uzbekistan and its fantastic food. I could be biased, having been born and raised there. Now, I live in U.S. and cook the food for my family. I also blog about it (as well as other things) at http://annasrecipebox.com/
the one indian rec also seems less than stellar. i don't follow a ton of them but one really popular one that focuses on konkani food is http://www.aayisrecipes.com/.
I really enjoy the blog but for very different reasons so I think you should rewrite the description, otherwise there are others blogs that deserve more to be in this list!
Dear Saveur, what a wonderful list of favorite food blogs. Thanks so much for sharing it. I have only one observation: the Peruvian blog (Lima) Beans and Delhi Cha(a)t is inactive since January 2007. It would be wise to update this info.
www.wherethefoodis.wordpress.com
A professional photographer and foodie blogs about his adventures motorcycling through Mexico and Central America (he's working his way South) to sample culinary delights and collect recipes:
http://motorcyclemenus.com/
An American expat who lives in London writes lively restaurant reviews and post scrumptious recipes about "what you want to eat, on a budget"
http://susaneatslondon.com/
But what I do NOT understand, is that blogs that have not been updated for months or even years still make it on the list. That far worse, and proves little time was put in putting this list together.
Too bad, as this is a great initiative!
Maybe you should poll your readers for their favorite blogs and then have them vote on those. Just sayin' :-)
http://www.spotlighttoronto.com/
It's a good resource for eating, drinking and culture
Great blog recommendations! Excited to follow some of them.
blogger@ http://www.makaronrestaurant.co.za
She would have been proud.
(P.S. I just found out!)
Indeed, with todays lifestyles, it seems to be difficult eating healthy meals we like. Even finding time to shop for quality food and preparing them three or four times a day is almost impossible if we are working or studying full-time....
http://pizzaliefer.de/pizza-liefer-service-germany/nurnberg
I found a tremendously well done blog called Cravo e Panela (www.cravoepanela.com) written by a Brazilian woman currently living in the U.S. Thanks to Google translate, I was able to understand the great insights and discussion of recipes that Mariana has on her blog.
I highly recommend cravoepanela.com!
http://www.mybelledonfull.com
http://www.toscanarestaurant.ie/welcome.php
Adding the country of Lebanon