Azerbaijan: A Culinary Crossroads
Food writer Nick Kwek embarks on a culinary adventure through Azerbaijan, a diverse nation at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
Food writer Nick Kwek embarks on a culinary adventure through Azerbaijan, a diverse nation at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Nick begins his journey begins in the capital, Baku, where he discovers how the city's layered history is reflected in its architecture and cuisine. Travelling on one of the country's brand new trains, Nick ventures into the countryside to visit the nation's oldest pomegranate farm and learn how they are diversifying their techniques in an effort to boost sustainability.
Continuing westward, Nick explores in a unique town with German heritage, a legacy of European settlers from centuries past. It's the birthplace of Azerbaijan's thriving wine industry and home to the country's only authentic German sausage. To conclude his journey, Nick meets a celebrated chef and social media star, committed to preserving and passing down his traditional recipes to the next generation.
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