Wherever Food May Roam

Explore global cuisine with signature dishes, rich histories, and authentic recipes from around the world. Discover the flavors of every country!

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  • Albania

    The Republic of Albania is a Balkan country located to the west of Macedonia and Greece, and just across the Adriatic Sea from the heel of Italy’s boot. A Brief History The Republic of Albania has a long and rich history dating back to the ancient Illyrians, from whom scholars believe Albanians are direct descendants….

  • And So the Journey Begins!

    My goal here is to cook a signature dish from every country in the world, but with more than 195 countries, including contested states, where does one begin? I thought of going in alphabetical order, but that can become tedious and predictable. I thought of going through each country by continent, but which continent do…

How it all started…

Growing up in a small town in the South, I developed a passion for cooking. I have always wanted to try new flavors and cuisines. Back then, this usually meant either substituting ingredients with what was available locally or driving to the one specialty store that charged six times the usual cost.

Later in my life, I relocated to Alaska, where I found a rich and diverse mosaic of different cultures and the foods that accompany them. I experienced all types of Asian cuisines, and, no, I’m not talking about that chain buffet restaurant that Uncle JimBob claims is the best “Chinese” food. I’m talking Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Filipino, Indian, you name it. I also discovered Ethiopian and Kenyan foods, Eastern European, Pacific Island food, South American, not to mention a robust Indigenous community with all their various foods. It became my mission to experience as many different foods as possible. Food doesn’t just nourish our bodies, it nourishes our souls and brings us together as a society. Each dish tells a story, and I’m hungry to learn.

Erin Matejko

Blogger and Food Enthusiast