Food & Voyage

Climate Change

3 articles

A sun-drenched European plaza with people seeking shade, showcasing light and fresh culinary offerings amidst a heatwave.
Long Reads

European Culinary Tourism Swaps Heavy Dishes for Lighter Fare Amidst Heatwaves

In Seville, traditional midday siestas now routinely extend past 5 PM, pushing dinner reservations at popular tapas bars as late as 10 PM, a direct response to the city's escalating summer heat, accor

Taya Chayton·August 13, 2026
Ancient Uru Chipaya people trading salt for gold contrasted with cracked, salt-encrusted earth symbolizing drought and environmental devastation.
The Pantry

The Paradox of Salt: History and Climate Crisis

The Uru Chipaya people, an ancient indigenous group in Bolivia, are facing extinction as climate change drives drought and rising salt levels across their ancestral lands.

Siobhan O'Connell·August 5, 2026
A chef examining a burdock root at a Japanese market stall, highlighting the scarcity of traditional Japanese vegetables due to climate change.
Recipes

Navigating Japanese Vegetables: Scarcity and Substitutes

Last month, the wholesale price of gobo (burdock root), a foundational ingredient in many Japanese winter stews, surged by 40% in Tokyo's central markets, according to Nikkei Asia .

Aisha Abasi·May 25, 2026