Culinary Heritage: UNESCO and the Mediterranean Diet
Here’s a must read article on the UNESCO designation of the Mediterranean Diet as intangible patrimony of humanity from the excellent Food in Italy blog run by Zachary Nowak with…
Read moreWhy No UNESCO Intangible Heritage Sites in the US?
The US has only about 20 UNESCO World Heritage sites and none whatever on the Intangible list. Why is this? To begin with, it’s important to realize that these recognitions…
Read moreCulinary heritage: Malaysia Just Do It
While Mexico and the Mediterranean countries are going for UNESCO recognition, Malaysia is plunging right in setting up food trucks in London and New York City. Paul Rockover in the…
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