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Halloween-themed food: bites to sink your fangs into

When it comes to Halloween, we often think of spooky costumes, haunted houses, and a treasure trove of candy. But there's a secret culinary side to this bewitching holiday that often goes overlooked. Halloween-themed food isn't just about candy corn and mini chocolate...

Pistachio Butter: a luxuriously rich spread in an earthy verdant hue

Pistachio butter, a versatile nut butter that elevates both sweet and savory dishes, is crafted from raw or roasted pistachios. This velvety spread offers a rich flavor profile and numerous culinary possibilities. Pistachios, with their delightful blend of flavor and...

Halloween Charcuterie Board: a boo-tiful food display

Trick or Treat? Treat...of course. Whether you're hosting a Halloween party or staying in giving out candies to the neighborhood kids, you'll want to make sure you enjoy the best treats by making your own Halloween charcuterie board. What is a Halloween charcuterie...

Trendy Foods

new food creations & food crazes

Ice Crone: the croissant ice cream cone brings new nostalgia

Ice Crone: the croissant ice cream cone brings new nostalgia

The ice crone (a.k.a. crone, croissant cone, ice cream croissant, croissant ice cream cone, or soft-serve croissant) is an innovative dessert that merges the elegance of a familiar French pastry with the indulgence of a childhood frozen treat. Origin of croissant ice...

Food Cart Restaurants: different cuisines served dim sum style

What are food cart restaurants?  Food cart restaurants are unique eating establishments that serve their food by using small push carts to serve their ready-to-eat foods directly to their guests.  These serving carts or trolleys come out of the kitchen filled...

Cloud Eggs: make your brunch more heavenly

Where Can I Get it?  |  How Can I Make It? What are cloud eggs?  Cloud eggs (a.k.a. eggs in a cloud, or cloudy eggs) are baked eggs made out of fluffy, meringue-like egg whites topped with a raw yolk.  This puffy version of cooked eggs has...

Jalapeño wine: spicy rosé all day

The mighty jalapeño has evolved beyond dishes into drinks. Jalapeño wine, beer and cocktails (and mocktails) have made their way into bars and restaurants for their alluring, fiery flavor. The growing public desire for spicy flavors over the past few decades...

Collagen Jelly Drinks & Sticks: stay youthful on the go

Collagen jelly drinks (a.k.a. collagen gel pouches) and collagen jelly sticks (a.k.a. collagen gel packets) have been carving out a solid niche in the health and wellness world and it's no wonder why. These beverages and snacks offer a convenient and delicious way to...
Non-Alcoholic Spirits: sophisticated sips & modern mocktails

Non-Alcoholic Spirits: sophisticated sips & modern mocktails

Non-alcoholic spirits are the best way to enjoy your favorite cocktails and liquor without the alcohol. With the growing public health concerns associated with drinking, you may want to educate yourself about the alternatives to traditional spirits. History Believe it...

Food Around the World

unique foods & dishes of regional cuisines across the globe

Aburi Sushi: dive into the deep flavors of flame-seared sushi

Aburi Sushi: dive into the deep flavors of flame-seared sushi

Aburi sushi is a type of nigiri (i.e. sushi that consists of a small ball of rice most commonly topped with a piece of raw fish) that has gently seared seafood or other toppings. This style of cooked sushi embodies the delicate balance between fire-kissed perfection...

Chipsi Mayai: Tanzanian breakfast with fries is served

Chipsi mayai (a.k.a. chips mayai or zege) is a popular street food in Tanzania. Chipsi is Swahili for "French fries" and mayai is Swahili for "eggs." As you might expect, it is an omelet with fries mixed in. Think of it as a more efficient way to eat scrambled eggs...

MLB Food: the big leagues have stepped up their food game…in a major way

What are they? | Where can I get them? What is MLB food?  Baseball is strong on tradition.  Throughout the decades, the MLB (Major League Baseball) has done well in preserving old traditions—from the rules of the game to the food it serves.  No other...

Paccheri: big pasta tubes that capture big flavor

What is paccheri? Paccheri is a type of pasta shaped like large tubes. Its diameter is usually around 1 inch, much larger than the common macaroni. These big pasta tubes can be made from either white or whole wheat flour. It is typically cooked by boiling it in water...

Kakigori: Japanese shaved ice that’s perfectly “not too sweet”

What is kakigori? Kakigori is a traditional Japanese dessert that has become a popular treat around the world. It is made from finely shaved ice, topped with sweet syrup and sometimes fruits or other toppings. Kakigori is the perfect dessert for hot summer days and...

Healthy Eats

vegan, vegetarian & pescetarian foods…plus healthy eating tips

Impossible Pork and Impossible Sausage: vegan pork for meat lovers

What are Impossible Pork and Impossible Sausage?   Impossible Pork and Impossible Sausage are meatless alternatives to pork and sausage created by Impossible Foods.  Like the widely-available Impossible Burger, both of these plant-based “meats”...

Vegan Fish and Fish-free Seafood

What is vegan fish?  What is vegan seafood?  As with anything vegan, vegan fish and vegan seafood are made from products that are 100% animal-free.  As veganism grows in popularity and availability, companies are stepping up their game to improve vegan...

Sea Moss: the rediscovered ancient superfood of the sea

raw moss fresh from the ocean What is sea moss? Sea moss (chondrus crispus) is a type of seaweed or algae that has existed in Earth's oceans for 500 million years. They come in a range of colors (e.g. white, yellow, red, brown, purple and green) and their thin stems...

Baked Sushi: bite-sized comfort food for a rainy day

Baked sushi is a type of cooked sushi that marries the essence of the ubiquitous bite-sized Japanese rolls with the comforting embrace of baking. Origins and Evolution of Baked Sushi Hailing from the culinary heritage of Japan, baked sushi serves as a testament to the...
Aburi Sushi: dive into the deep flavors of flame-seared sushi

Aburi Sushi: dive into the deep flavors of flame-seared sushi

Aburi sushi is a type of nigiri (i.e. sushi that consists of a small ball of rice most commonly topped with a piece of raw fish) that has gently seared seafood or other toppings. This style of cooked sushi embodies the delicate balance between fire-kissed perfection...

Meat Lovers

food for carnivores and pollotarians

Birria Burrito: endless bites of saucy shredded meat

Birria Burrito: endless bites of saucy shredded meat

With the creation of the quesabirria and birria taco, the birria burrito. was inevitable. This flavor-packed burrito is a heavenly combination of slow-cooked meat and melted cheese wrapped in a warm tortilla. History of the birria burrito Birria hails from the Mexican...

Arepas: stuffed sandwiches filled with Latin flavor

Where Can I Get it?  |  How Can I Make It? What are arepas?   An arepa is a savory food that originated from Venezuela, Colombia and Panama.  It is consists of a cooked corn flour patty (either maize meal or flour) usually topped or...

Mexican charcuterie board: not your basic nacho & taco platters

Hosting a Mexican fiesta? Whether it's for Cinco de Mayo or Taco Tuesday, you'll definitely impress your guests with a Mexican charcuterie board. What is a Mexican charcuterie board? A Mexican charcuterie board is a food board (although not necessarily...

Tapsilog and other Silogs: garlic rice & egg are the ultimate pairing

What are tapsilog and other silogs?  Tapsilog is a popular Filipino breakfast dish.  It is a combination of 3 main components: cooked beef or other meat (tapa in Tagalog) + garlic fried rice (sinangag) + egg (itlog).  There...

Biltong: the high protein South African snack

If you're a carnivore or looking into eating more varied forms of protein, you may want to consider biltong, a South African dried, seasoned and air-dried meat snack. The word biltong comes from the Dutch words bill (strip) and tong (strip). It is probably one of the...
Birria Torta: the Mexican sandwich takes a French dip

Birria Torta: the Mexican sandwich takes a French dip

Looking for a dish that combines the rich flavors of birria stew with the convenience of a sandwich? Look no further than the delectable birria torta. It's a type of torta ahogada (translation: drowned sandwich) that originated from Jalisco, Mexico and is gaining...

Glutto Digest is a nationwide food blog based in the US.  We feature unique foods & beverages less known to the masses, ranging from the traditional to the trendy. Browse through our posts above to discover the best, most unique, newest, and up and coming foods & drinks (including recipes for delicious meals and yummy dishes). 

To break things down, Glutto Digest’s posts focus on these main things:

1. Interesting foods & drinks (based on unique qualities i.e. visual appeal, taste, eating experience and/or health benefits).  Examples of popular articles have included:

  • rolled ice cream – this is a type of made-to-order ice cream made on frozen flat surfaces and scraped off to create rolls of ice cream
  • pani puri shots – these are savory Indian shots that come in an array of eye-catching colors
  • CBD oil edibles and gummies – these are edible goods made of the largely legal component of cannabis, CBD, which is linked with healing properties
  • flaming saganaki – this is a Greek cheese appetizer that is lit on fire 
  • coxinhas – these are Brazilian appetizers similar to chicken nuggets
  • air fried foods – these are a healthier alternative to deep-fried foods and can easily be made at home
  • exotic fruits – these are fruits that are commonly found in tropical regions around the world
  • liquid nitrogen puffs & dragon’s breath – these are snacks infused with liquid nitrogen that make you breathe like a dragon

 2. How you can try these foods & drinks yourself (i.e. where to buy them near you & how to make them—at the bottom of each food article). Click on any of the articles above to find the closest places that serve these foods and recipes on the easiest way to make them (when applicable).

 3. Tips for eating healthy (cause there is a right & wrong way to eat anything). When you feature all kinds of trending foods, some of them are bound to not be the most healthy. 😛  We feel a responsibility educate people to eat responsibly as well.  Here are some examples of articles that provide tips on how to eat healthy and responsibly:

 Other things you can do on Glutto Digest include:

1. Shopping for food-related gifts that you or your favorite food lover might like on our Gift Shop page.  We have pretty much anything you could ever want to need, from stuff you can use for your kitchen to containers to keep your food & drinks fresh on the go.
2. Subscribing to our latest food posts on our Subscription page.  Subscribing to Glutto Digest is like having a really awesome foodie friend to keep you in-the-know about all the best food trends and cultural foods that you probably wouldn’t know of otherwise.
3. Letting us know if you want us to feature a specific food, location or recipe on our Contact page.  Although we have a pretty good pulse on all kinds of foods & drinks to feature, we’re always open to hearing other suggestions.  Don’t hesitate to reach out….We don’t bite (unless you’re hiding food from us). 😉

 

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