Fri, Feb 1st 2008, 00:00

Copacabana Beach is one of the most famous beaches in the world. Read more

Mon, Jan 28th 2008, 00:00

Rio de Janeiro is a city that captures the imagination. Cidade Maravilhosa, the Marvellous City, has one of the world’s most dramatic settings ... nestled between rainforest mountain peaks and miles of decadent white sand beaches. Read more

Thu, Jan 24th 2008, 00:00

Cholent is a heavy stew and popular dish served on the Sabbath in traditional Israeli households. Read more

Fri, Jan 18th 2008, 00:00

Sephardic Cuisine of Israel has its roots in the Middle East. Read more

Wed, Jan 16th 2008, 00:00

Jewish dietary laws, or kashrut, have had a strong influence on traditional Israeli Cuisine. Read more

Fri, Jan 11th 2008, 00:00

Tel Aviv enjoys UNESCO World Heritage Status for its Bauhaus architecture. Read more

Wed, Jan 9th 2008, 00:00

Tel Aviv lies alongside the ancient city of Jaffa, which has functioned as a port since the Bronze Age. Read more

Thu, Dec 20th 2007, 00:00

Long golden sticks of baguette are a symbol of France. Baguette, often just called French bread, is a perfect accompaniment to the French meal. Read more

Tue, Dec 18th 2007, 00:00

Many dishes make up the cosmopolitan mosaic of Marseille, and these reflect the melting pot of cultures that have docked at this French port. Read more

Wed, Dec 12th 2007, 00:00

In France, the exact proportions of ingredients in bouillabaisse vary by cook and by region. Read more

Wed, Jan 30th 2008, 00:00

Youve probably listened to the famous song from Bossa Nova: Girl from Ipanema. This is a celebration of the neighbourhood location of one of the worlds hottest beaches ... Ipanema. Read more

Fri, Jan 25th 2008, 00:00

Israel was known as the land of milk and honey to the ancients. With no other sweetners, it is clear why the honey was so popular. Read more

Tue, Jan 22nd 2008, 00:00

Dumplings and Latkes are a favourite in Israel. Read more

Thu, Jan 17th 2008, 00:00

In Israel, Ashkenazic Cuisine is the cooking traditions and favoured ingredients from Jews who once settled in eastern or western Europe. Read more

Mon, Jan 14th 2008, 00:00

Israel is a true melting pot and Israeli cuisine is a living history of the people who have settled these shores over the aeons. Read more

Thu, Jan 10th 2008, 00:00

Tel Aviv is a thriving vibrant Middle Eastern city. Read more

Fri, Dec 21st 2007, 00:00

As the holiday season progresses, The Baysider Blog is taking a short break until the New Year. Read more

Wed, Dec 19th 2007, 00:00

The food from Provence in France is delightfully fresh and fun. We look at some of the firm favourites. Read more

Fri, Dec 14th 2007, 00:00

By contrast to the rich dishes in the other regions of France, the cuisine of Provence is light and fresh. Read more

Tue, Dec 11th 2007, 00:00

Marseille is also famous as the home of a particularly hearty soupy seafood stew famed in french cuisine ... called bouillabaisse. Read more