Cities in Italy forbade Kebab

Who does not know kebab? Turkish cuisine is venturing into various parts of the world with a flavor that is almost uniform.

Meals made ​​from goat or lamb meat is even perched at number 18 of the 50 list of delicious food in the world, published by CNN. Its popularity to beat the typical Italian food, lasagna, which just sits at number 23.

Despite the popularity of kebabs, a town mayor in one of Northern Italy, Massimo Botocci, recently banned the sale of kebabs in the region. He assumed kebab as one of the triggers pollution does not match the aroma and culinary traditions of Italian society.

"This food is not suitable for our region at the center of history, remembering how to eat and smell generated," he said, citing health and sanitation regulations. "If someone wants to eat kebabs, he can do at home or outside of historic places."

Cittadella's mayor was known by a number of controversial rules. In 2009 ago, he launched a ban on beggars roam the streets and removal of street vendors because they are blocking people who are traveling.

Kebab most expensive in the world
As the popularity of kebabs in a number of countries in Europe, a British chef, Andy Bates, introduced the world's most expensive kebab. A plate of kebabs called 'King of Kebab' is sold for 750 pounds or more of Rp10 million.

The specialty lies in the choice of the kebab ingredients. He chose the best lamb in his day got the best of food intake than other sheep. He also put the mint leaves soaked in wine as a complement.

In addition, he also added yogurt, lettuce, cucumber is also an edible gold leaf, Coeur de Boeuf tomatoes, and feta cheese which was quite old. "It may take a little time to prepare the best material resources to ensure that this dish is the kebab's most exclusive," said the chef was quoted as saying by The Sun.

Indonesia famous in the World Food

In addition to the wealth of art and culture, Indonesia is known to have the culinary diversity that makes the tongue swaying. Satay, fried rice, nasi padang, nasi rames, and rendang is a list of the famous archipelago serving in foreign countries.

"In Holland, there are nearly 1,000 restaurants serving Indonesian cuisine. In New York, rice fields and rice rames the most developed and known," said Director General for ASEAN Cooperation, Djauhari Oratmangun, in a conversation last week. "In Europe, many Indonesian restaurants in the list of best restaurants."

Chef Yonki Gunawan, coordinator of the Indonesian Chef Association (ICA), agreed that many Indonesian cuisine is known the world community. "Cuisine of Indonesia's most well known rendang and fried rice. The most famous cake layer bluder legislators and bread, which was popularized by the Dutch," he said.

Relying on the power of spices, culinary Indonesia often have a claim as the most spicy dish to-2 after India. Shrewdness spice blend is then made Indonesia seem unique cuisine and difficult to imitate.

No exaggeration to culinary archipelago receive serious attention in order to be sustainable. Promotions should not be broken in order to culinary archipelago was 'stolen' by other nations. One effective promotion including through involvement in international culinary festival.

"We often participate in international food festivals abroad, usually done by friends of the embassy. Finally we join the festival of international cuisine in Thailand," said Djauhari.

The participation of an international food festival to be important in the proliferation of restaurants serving international cuisine in the homeland, as well as many international chefs who come to study the culinary archipelago. This could be a threat if we are reluctant to preserve it.

However, Djauhari optimistic that Indonesia will remain cuisine known as the cuisine of Indonesia, without fear of 'stolen' in other countries. "It is registered on UNESCO's very necessary, but the most important is that we preserve it and promote it as part of Indonesian culture," he said.

In addition to always participate in the festival of international cuisine abroad, the foreign ministry is also trying to hold an international culinary festival in the country. The goal, to spread culture to the people of Indonesia and representatives of other countries.

Nearest festival is the 'ASEAN Plus Culinary Festival' which will be held at La Piazza Kelapa Gading, 16-18 September. In addition to menus archipelago rich spices, the festival also serves cuisine from countries such as ASEAN and dialogue partners China, Japan, Pakistan, New Zealand, and India.

Despite the intention of preserving the traditional foods of each country, international culinary festival also aims to further strengthen the public relations world. Perhaps the term, from belly up to the liver. "Her love can come from food," said Djauhari.

Taste the delights of the World Cuisine This Week!

Besides holding a variety of performing arts and culture, introducing and preserving the culture can also be done through the culinary. Shake up the tongue tastes are very distinctive and easy to remember, as traditional a nation.

No wonder so many international culinary festival held both domestically and abroad. Like the culinary festival titled 'ASEAN Plus Culinary Festival' held at La Piazza, Kelapa Gading, starting today, 16 to 18 September 2011, convened by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Director General of ASEAN.

"We often participate in international food festivals abroad, usually done by friends of the embassy. Finally we join the festival of international cuisine in Thailand," said Director General for ASEAN Cooperation, Djauhari Oratmangun.

In addition to menus archipelago rich spices, this festival also serves cuisine from countries such as ASEAN and dialogue partners China, Japan, Pakistan, New Zealand, and India. Opened on this day, you can enjoy the culinary riches of the various countries at the food bazaar.

Not only that, there are still many events that await you on Saturday. Starting from an international food bazaar, cultural performances from several countries, until the chef cooking demos from Cambodia, China, Russia, and Italy.

On the day Sunday, September 18, you can enjoy the performing arts and cultures of Indonesia and other countries. The chefs also will demonstrate skill in preparing traditional seasonings ala their respective countries. Chef from Pakistan, Malaysia, Sweden, and Spain will demonstrate cooking skills.

Representatives of ICA (Indonesian Chef Association) will present the typical foods of the famous Indonesia in the eyes of the world. "We will present five dishes typical of Indonesia Indonesia is obliged to use seasonings such as garlic, onion, salmon and laos," said Chef Yonki Gunawan, coordinator (ICA).
Of the five specialties are served, do not miss to enjoy penyet which will be presented exclusively for you. In closing the festival, there will be fireworks that will be attended by representatives of ASEAN countries, representatives of the ASEAN dialogue partner countries, representatives of ASEAN Secretariat, the Ambassador, and ICA. The event was held for three days and opened at 11.00 until midnight.

Delicious Nasi Sek Typical Pariaman

Rice Sek. The menu is guaranteed to provoke curiosity culinary enthusiasts who visit Pariaman, West Sumatra. Do not think of all kinds, said the sec is the acronym of a thousand full.

It was a full thousand rice white rice-sized fists and hands wrapped in banana leaves. Typically, served with a variety of seafood dishes such as sala (small fried fish flour) typical spicy, and sala squid that tasted no less crunchy.

Without reducing the distinctiveness Minang cuisine, Nasi Sek also presented with reef fish curry and other dishes typical Minang. The menu is usually enjoyed for lunch. Because of its size is only a handful hands, Rice Sek often make the audience forget how many packs already eaten.

Syafrida, a restaurant manager at the Beach Gondoriah Sek Rice, said, as the name implies, a pack of Nasi Sek sells for Rp 1,000. Meanwhile, various side dishes sold separately with prices varying.
"Buyers can count yourself how much it cost for one meal" he said.

This dish is a mainstay of the local government to promote tourism. Easily found along the coast Gondoriah. Not far from Market Pariaman and train stations are usually packed with visitors on holidays. Approximately 53 kilometers from Padang, through a landline.

Tempted soft layer 20 Crepes

 Your lover of crepes? Popular snacks from the French is indeed well liked, because it tastes sweet and crisp texture. But if you want to enjoy the sensation of eating crepes are different, just try Crepes de la Creme.


This is a new menu of Pancious. Made from flour, eggs, milk, butter and salt, crepes are not like ordinary crepes, because the creamy texture. Presentation was different. A total of 20 layers are stacked and each of her sandwich crepes filled with whipped cream.


For the topping consists of many choices, as well as pancakes and waffles menu at Pancious. But, who must try is menuOrange Cake Crepes Suzette. The stack crepes served with vanilla ice cream, orange sauce and fresh citrus.


Taste is not too sweet crepes combined fit with the fresh sweet orange sauce and vanilla ice cream. Fresh orange slices are also enrich the taste. Very fitting lid so your lunch menu.
Then, if you want to enjoy the flavor of savory snacks, there Nachos with Beef Bacon. Nachos chips served with a savory tomato sauce and mustard. Not only that, there are also slices of bacon on top of that very tempting.


Other new menu, you can try is the salmon with mustard and pesto. Salmon doused with mustard cream and pesto sauce. Pesto sauce is a mixture of olive oil, basil, cashews and garlic.
Characteristic flavor of salmon mixed with mustard and pesto fit, the more complete because it is served with mashed potatoes. Mashed potato taste is also very fitting, tasteful and not too creamy.

As a refresher throat, there are also three new variants of tea with fresh fruit slices in it. Ie Mango Ice Tea, Orange and Apple Ice Tea Iced Tea. Tempted to try?