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🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Chefs confront the weariness of tasting menus (and revise their proposals)

Chefs are responding to growing consumer dissatisfaction with tasting menus by offering more flexible and diverse dining options.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

In a Syrian refugee camp, children dream of tasting ice cream in Australia

Children in a Syrian refugee camp express their desire to return to Australia and enjoy simple pleasures like ice cream, despite their current hardships.

Feb 26 • 01:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I compared Aldi's Irish Stout to Guinness to see which tastes best'

Aldi's Mulligan's Irish Stout is compared to Guinness by YouTuber Tom to see if the cheaper option holds up in taste.

Feb 25 • 10:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Outi filmed the top of a tree for over a minute: 'Tasting something'

A 67-year-old woman from Rovaniemi, Finland captured an unusual figure outside her bedroom window, which she observed over several days.

Feb 22 • 05:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I tried all the UK supermarket cookies and this is the best one'

A food blogger reviews chocolate chip cookies from various UK supermarkets, declaring a winner based on her tasting experience.

Feb 20 • 11:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

A recovering alcoholic who returns to tasting wine, what do we do with this story?

The article discusses the complex narrative of a recovered alcoholic who is now a renowned wine taster, challenging the straightforward narrative of addiction recovery.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Taste of cocoa makes brands stand out in chocolate ice cream tasting

Chocolate ice cream remains a top choice in Brazil despite the popularity of pistachio, as demonstrated in a recent tasting event showcasing nine brands.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The winner tastes of butter and caramel

A fudge tasting competition highlights stark contrasts between two brands, capturing the judges' attention for distinct reasons.

Feb 17 • 15:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

How did President Macron identify the wine?

The article discusses how French President Emmanuel Macron identified different wines during an interview with a French wine magazine, showcasing his knowledge and palate.

Feb 15 • 09:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

American man in the UK issues four-word verdict after trying cheese in Cheddar

An American man and his friend enjoyed a cheese-tasting experience in the village of Cheddar, UK, and found it delightful.

Feb 14 • 13:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

The best wines right now - 11 euro red wine praised by a wine expert

A wine expert reflects on the best new wines tasted recently, amidst a politically unstable world where discussions on dry January seem rare.

Feb 13 • 12:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Enjoying the Five Senses During the Lunar New Year in Chungnam: From Tasting Shellfish to Walking Through Traditional Houses

Chungnam Province in South Korea introduces unique travel destinations for families, couples, and friends to create special memories during the Lunar New Year holiday.

Feb 13 • 08:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This is what Finland's most expensive Fastelavnsbulle tastes like

A tasting review of various types of Fastelavnsbulle, including some of the most expensive, is conducted in Helsinki cafés.

Feb 12 • 09:17 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The pleasure of wine? It's all in the brain

Yale neuroscientist Gordon M. Shepherd explores how the enjoyment of wine is rooted in the brain rather than just the physical experience of tasting in his Italian edition of 'Neuroenology.'

Feb 11 • 11:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Tasting Sample in the Staff Kitchen: What Top Chefs and Their Employees Eat

A journalist explores the meals served to staff in top restaurants, featuring experiences from the kitchen of the Michelin-starred restaurant "Kai 3" on Sylt.

Feb 10 • 10:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Lotte cheese snack drove Estonians crazy: I haven't tried such a disgusting thing in a long time!

Estonians express strong dissatisfaction over the Lotte cheese snack, with some even discarding it immediately after tasting.

Feb 9 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I tried KFC's brand new cheesy burger - there's one thing I'd do differently'

A reviewer shares their experience tasting KFC's new Cheesy Melt Burger, highlighting its unique features and personal preferences.

Feb 9 • 15:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Addictive Slate: the 5 Most Sought-After Mineral Wines by Sommeliers

A focus on the increasing popularity of mineral wines from slate soils, highlighted by a tasting event featuring five renowned winemakers in Spain.

Feb 9 • 01:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Three atypical wines from Burgos, Seville, and Galicia to discover in 2026

This article encourages wine enthusiasts to explore three unusual wines from Burgos, Seville, and Galicia in 2026, emphasizing the adventurous aspect of wine tasting.

Feb 7 • 04:25 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

Cul de Sac Wine Bar

The article explores the culinary experience of tasting the traditional Roman dish 'Coda alla Vaccinara' at the Cul de Sac wine bar in Rome, highlighting its rich gastronomic history.

Feb 6 • 17:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

How to Become a Star at Wine Tasting

This article discusses how sensory experiences in blind wine tasting can enhance your wine tasting skills while also providing a fun social activity.

Feb 5 • 04:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Mercadona, Lidl or Dia: which is the best supermarket strawberry jam?

A blind tasting of nine popular brands of strawberry jam is conducted by María Regás, the director of the Museum of Confiture, to determine the best among them.

Feb 5 • 04:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Watch: What did the EU Ambassador to Egypt say after tasting black honey in Qena?

The EU Ambassador to Egypt, Angelina Eichhorst, participated in a tour in Qena where she sampled local products and reviewed development projects funded by the EU.

Feb 3 • 08:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Former Sergipe athlete goes viral after trying French dessert and comparing it to avocado

Bruno Pita, a former futsal athlete from Sergipe, went viral on social media after tasting a French dessert and humorously comparing it to an avocado.

Feb 3 • 08:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Beyond grape stomping: wine harvest in Gramado even features violin music in the vineyards

The wine harvest in Gramado features grape tasting, stomping, and live violin performances, enhancing the tourist experience to boost winery visits and farmer income.

Feb 3 • 07:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Professional Tea Tasters: Trying 300 Types Daily to Ensure Quality in Germany

In Germany, professional tea tasters like Stefan Fildbusch and his small team taste around 300 different types of tea each day to guarantee quality, a practice rooted in the region's 17th-century tea culture introduced by British and Dutch traders.

Feb 3 • 00:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

It conducted a buyer survey - 'Iki' handmade cake 'Napoleon' is number one

A blind tasting revealed that 'Iki Šefai's' handmade Napoleon cake outperformed competitors in freshness, aroma, taste, and texture, confirming the company's quality direction.

Feb 2 • 12:25 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Northern Wines in Athens

On February 2nd, the Northern Greek Winemakers are inviting wine enthusiasts to a tasting event in Athens featuring exquisite wines and spirits.

Jan 15 • 09:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

La Charcuterie: the story of a French family conquering Madrid with their paté en ‘croûte’

A small shop near Las Ventas, featuring tasting tables, has become one of the standout openings of the past year, surprisingly garnering long queues for their offerings.

Jan 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I'm a tea expert - here's 1 common mistake that makes your brew bitter and nasty

A tea expert reveals that a common mistake many people make can lead to bitter and unpleasant-tasting tea.

Jan 12 • 15:59 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Beware of Meals: How the Food Control of Meloni Works Abroad (Without Tasting)

During an official visit to Kazakhstan in May 2025, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faces strict safety protocols, including food risk management, to ensure the safety of state officials in high-risk countries.

Jan 12 • 09:38 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

From lobster feasts to barbecue mutton, America’s most iconic buffets revealed

The article highlights America’s best buffets ranked by Tasting Table, showcasing diverse offerings from lavish Las Vegas spreads to traditional family-run establishments.

Jan 10 • 19:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Our Teran Declared the Best Wine in Southeast Europe: 'Indigenous Istrian Varieties Can Compete with the Best Wines in the World'

The Croatian wine scene has once again confirmed its supreme quality at an international level, with the Istrian Teran Robija Bertoše from 2021 being crowned the best wine in Southeast Europe at a regional tasting organized by Decanter.

Jan 8 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Gastro-Trend in Munich and Bavaria: Tea is the new Whisky

In Munich and Bavaria, the trend of tea tasting is growing as enthusiasts explore various flavors and brewing techniques, similar to whisky appreciation.

Jan 6 • 09:16 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

He goes to eat at Jordi Cruz's restaurant and thinks about its menu: 'It's not a place you would go every day'

A review of Jordi Cruz's Michelin-starred restaurant ABaC in Barcelona questions whether the €295 tasting menu is worth it for a regular visit.

Jan 3 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I finally found a great-tasting collagen supplement in under £40 Boots box that saves £190

A review highlights the Boots Healthy Skin Box, which offers over £230 worth of wellness products including a collagen supplement for just £39.99, making it an appealing option for those looking to improve their wellbeing.

Jan 1 • 15:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The 10 wines that have surprised us the most in 2025

In 2025, the wine world continues to amaze with humble labels competing with greats and young initiatives impressing with their authenticity.

Dec 29 • 01:56 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Bresaolas and Carpaccios: The Flavor Map is Born

A new Flavor Map for Bresaolas and Carpaccios is introduced, detailing various taste nuances based on meat origins and characteristics, featuring tasting sheets and original pairings by food experts.

Dec 28 • 04:00 UTC

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