When outsiders think of Frankfurt, many envision the skyline, Römerberg, and the Book Fair, but they soon also think of Handkäse with music or apple wine. Norway means salmon for many, Peru ceviche, France cheese, Argentina steaks, and Japan sushi.

The influence of our culture through food and drink is immense! This book explains to children, using 26 countries, why salmon plays such a significant role in Norway, since when pizza has been eaten in Italy (or döner in Berlin), why fortune cookies are unknown in China, how paprika came to Hungary, and how Ethiopia rediscovered coffee, as well as the impact of climate, religions, soils, or migration movements on many aspects.

The cuisines, food preferences, and histories of these countries are presented on richly filled double pages, naturally accompanied by recipes. For Germany, there’s potato salad, for Iran saffron rice, and for Turkey, İmam bayıldı.

Once again, the Polish graphic design duo has achieved a remarkable feat in their quest to comprehensively explain the world to children!.