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Most Googled Pie During the Holiday Season mapped (2024)

Pull up Google Trends for holiday pie searches and you’ll see something unexpected: America’s pie map looks different than it did five years ago. The South’s pecan pie territory shrank dramatically. New England’s letting go of apple pie. And pumpkin? It’s taking over almost everywhere. What happened to our regional baking traditions?

Culinary

August 27, 2023 Alex

Oil Consumption in Europe: Olive oil vs Butter vs Sunflower oil

Olive, butter, corn, and sunflower oils are all commonly used cooking oils, each with its own unique characteristics and culinary applications. In 2022, about 18.7 million barrels of oil daily were consumed in Europe.

The Top-Rated Fast-Food Chain in Every U.S. States Mapped

Culinary

October 19, 2022 Alex

The best (and worst) rated fast-food chains across the United States

Fast food is America’s national dish. About 37 percent of American adults consume fast food on any day. Cheap, fast, and tasty, with no cooking or dishes, fast food is a near-perfect fit for a culture of productivity, quick fixes, and economic challenges.

Culinary Food World

February 28, 2020 Alex

The Most Photographed Food in the U.S.

Trover made an in-depth analysis of photos using Google’s Vision A.I. technology. This pre-trained machine learning model identifies various things in pictures, including emotions, writing, and different things, including many types of food and drink. The technology is capable of classifying these objects with a vast range of labels, such as ‘fried food,’ ‘Buffalo wings,’ ‘cocktail,’ and ‘mojito.’

Culinary Food

January 21, 2020 Alex

Weirdest Food From Every State Mapped

The U.S. is a vast country. A wide range of topography, climates, culture, political views, social norms, traditions can vary significantly from state to state. It is not surprising that every state has its unique manner of cooking and some food varieties you would never expect!

Culinary Food

December 28, 2019 Alex

Wine around the world

Nowadays, wine is the most popular alcoholic beverage drunk worldwide. Generally produced from fermented grape extract, many civilizations have created and liked wine for thousands of years. The starting of wine production can be traced back to 6 thousand years BCE from the territories where Georgia and Armenia are now located.

Culinary Food

April 15, 2019 Alex

Gastronomic maps of Italy

Italian cuisine is highly regarded and has a global reputation for its diversity, abundance of taste, flavors, and use of fresh ingredients. It has made a significant impact on culinary traditions worldwide and is loved by many. Moreover, it influenced several cuisines around the world.

Culinary

October 12, 2018 Alex

America’s Favorite Halloween Candy

As Halloween approaches, the quest for the perfect treats begins. From classic chocolate bars to fruity delights, the options seem endless. Whether you prefer the nostalgia of candy corn or the irresistible combination of chocolate and peanut butter in Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, there’s a Halloween candy for every taste. Join us as we explore the top ten Halloween candies in the US, each a beloved favorite that adds a touch of sweetness to this spooky season.

Consumption, production, export, and import of coffee around the world

Culinary

September 29, 2018 Alex

A Rich Brew: Exploring the Global History, Culture, and Trade of Coffee

Delve into the rich history of coffee, tracing its roots from ancient Ethiopia to its worldwide acclaim today. Uncover how coffee trade has evolved over the centuries, including the rise of specialty coffee and ethical sourcing. Learn about the leading coffee exporting and importing countries, and explore the modern culture of coffee consumption.

Culinary

April 21, 2018 Alex

Italian Pasta Map: From North to South, Every Region Has Its Pasta Story

From Venice’s duck egg pasta to Sicily’s reed-rolled spirals, every Italian region has its own pasta story. Explore Italy’s diverse pasta traditions through our regional guide.

Culinary Mapping Stereotypes

February 19, 2018 Alex

Culinary Maps of Europe: How France and Italy See the Rest of the Continent

French and Italian cuisines have shaped global culinary traditions. Discover how France and Italy perceive the rest of Europe’s food culture through these fascinating culinary maps from the Atlas of Prejudice.

Culinary Food Languages

January 6, 2018 Alex

Pain au Chocolat vs Chocolatine

While most of the nation, and foreigners to France, might say “pain au chocolat”, a stronghold in the southwest has withstood, pridefully, standing to the term “chocolatine”.

Culinary Food Google

November 23, 2017 Alex

The Geography of the Thanksgiving Meal

When we think of Thanksgiving sides, a mixture of dishes may come to mind, from tasty dishes like macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes to more delicious choices like cranberry sauce and cornbread. But when it comes to the most beloved Thanksgiving side of each U.S. state, tastes vary.