Growing up in Central Asia, then living in Malaysia, and now raising my daughter in São Paulo has exposed me to cuisines that ...

Let's start with a real shocker– cockroaches! In Laos, you can find these critters deep-fried and sold as street food. They're said to be a good source of protein and have a smoky, nutty flavour.

Remember when sushi seemed absolutely bizarre to most Americans? Raw fish on rice felt foreign and intimidating just decades ...