Global Food Exploration: Carolina BBQ, Italian Classics, and Innovative Vegan Dishes

Explore diverse culinary experiences, from Southern US barbecue traditions to Italian home-style cooking and Balinese vegan innovations: * **Southern US:** Relive childhood memories with watermelon and Carolina barbecue, featuring vinegar-based sauces for chicken, alongside collard greens and Brunswick stew. Brunswick stew has a debated origin between Brunswick County, Virginia (dating back to 1828), and Brunswick, Georgia (dating to 1898), but its roots may trace back even further to indigenous American stews. It typically includes meat (originally small game like squirrel, now often chicken or pork), vegetables, and beans. * **Rome, Italy:** Experience the essence of Italian cuisine with fresh, preservative-free dishes and local wines, reminiscent of home cooking. * **Capri, Italy:** Enjoy dining under lemon trees, savoring fresh seafood such as crustaceans and langoustines. * **Bali, Indonesia:** Discover innovative vegan cuisine, with jackfruit used as a meat substitute in dishes like 'pulled pork' and papaya transformed into 'tuna' for sushi. Jackfruit's mild flavor and meat-like texture make it a versatile ingredient, while papaya offers a plant-based alternative in sushi.