50 Edible escapism

Edible escapism

In search of outlets for their wanderlust, travelers are now turning to the kitchen.

Counter of Joy invited diners to “travel through your taste buds from the mountains of China to the coastlines of West Africa, city bakeries of Turkey, and country pastures of the British Isles.” From November 11 through December 18, 2021, London diners could book the seven-course tasting experience for a culinary trip around the world, prepared by Michelin-starred chefs as part of the Great Feast festival at the Old Selfridges Hotel.

Londoners looking for a more approachable entry point into foreign food can stop in at one of the American candy shops taking over the city. On London’s famous Oxford Street, there are now nine mega candy stores specializing in American sweets in less than a square mile, NBC News reports, with names like American Candy Land and Candy Surprise, which opened in early 2021.

The Colombiana: A Rediscovery of Recipes and Rituals from the Soul of Columbia cookbook, released in June 2021, transports readers and home chefs to the South American country. Alongside traditional Colombian recipes, the cookbook includes hosting tips, photography highlighting leading artists—from ceramicists to textile makers to fashion and jewelry designers—and short profiles of Colombia’s female food heroes for a truly transportive look into Colombian culture and dining.

Why it’s interesting With travel still not possible or appealing for many, people are opting to take their taste buds for a trip, driving a wave of globally inspired eating experiences.

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