Articles
Culinary travelogues, fermentation notes, and restaurant discoveries.
Sourdough: The Wild Yeast Adventure
My practical guide to turning flour and water into a lively sourdough starter and crusty homemade loaves
The Kombucha Chronicles: From SCOBY to Fizzy
My practical guide to brewing kombucha at home, from caring for your first SCOBY to making fizzy flavored batches
Iran: The Poetry of Persian Cuisine
Discovering the elegant complexity of Persian cooking - where rice is an art form and every meal is a celebration
Korea: The Alchemy of Fermentation
Exploring Korean cuisine's mastery of fermentation, balance, and the art of preserving flavors
Vietnam: The Harmony of Fresh and Fragrant
Discovering Vietnamese cuisine's mastery of herbs, broths, and the perfect balance of fresh and cooked
Salt Stories
Salt types, usage techniques, and preservation methods across culinary traditions
Rice Around the World
Rice varieties, cooking techniques, and cultural applications across global cuisines
Chili chronicles
Understanding chili varieties, heat levels, and flavor profiles across cuisines
Fermentation Journey
Understanding fermentation techniques across cultures and applications
Moroccan Cuisine Guide
Tagine techniques, spice blends, and traditional cooking methods in Morocco
Indian Cuisine Guide
Regional specialties, spice techniques, and cooking methods across India
Italian Cuisine Guide
Regional specialties, pasta techniques, and traditional cooking methods across Italy
Thai Cuisine Guide
Street food culture, curry techniques, and regional specialties across Thailand
Japan: Precision and Seasonality
Exploring Japan's meticulous approach to food and seasonal ingredients
Pujol Mexico City - Redefining Mexican Cuisine
Enrique Olvera's temple to Mexican ingredients and time
Mexico: A Culinary Journey
My adventures through Mexico's diverse regional cuisines
Peru: Biodiversity on a Plate
From the Amazon to the Andes to the Pacific - Peru's incredible culinary diversity
About Raccook
Raccook is my personal cooking blog, where I share recipes and kitchen notes as a developer who loves food and raccoons.
Argentina: Fire, Meat, and Wine
Beyond the steakhouse - discovering Argentina's diverse food culture
Greece
Where ancient traditions meet Aegean sunlight—Greece's cuisine celebrates the trinity of olive oil, sunshine, and the philosophy that good food requires good company
Turkey
Where East meets West on every plate—Turkey's cuisine bridges continents with Ottoman grandeur, Anatolian simplicity, and Istanbul's cosmopolitan flair
Brazil
Where tropical abundance meets grilling mastery and every meal is a celebration of fire, flavor, and the joy of eating together
Lebanon
Where mezze isn't just a meal—it's a philosophy of abundance, sharing, and turning every table into a celebration
Indonesian Spice Islands Journey
From Balinese markets to Jakarta street food - exploring Indonesia's complex spice traditions and island flavors
Spanish Tapas and Summer Flavors
From Andalusian gazpacho to Basque pintxos - a taste journey through Spain's diverse culinary regions
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Panang Curry
Thailand's rich, peanutty cousin to red curry — a thick, glossy coconut curry with beef, kaffir lime, and just enough chili heat
Mi Quang
Central Vietnam's signature turmeric noodle dish — chewy yellow noodles in just a splash of intense pork-and-shrimp broth, piled with herbs, peanuts, and shattered rice crackers
Banh Xeo
Crispy turmeric-yellow Vietnamese crepes filled with pork and shrimp, torn into lettuce with a mountain of fresh herbs and rolled in rice paper