Merrilees Parker

Planet Food: Spice Trails

In this remarkable journey, Planet Food travels the world to see how control of the spice trails, over the last...

Planet Food: Scandinavia

Sweden and Denmark are as much renowned for their Viking warriors as they for the Midnight Sun and, long, cold,...

Anything You Can Cook

Planet Food: Malaysia

Malaysia's multiculturalism is unrivaled throughout Southeast Asia and is reflected in its cuisine. Roving food...

Beirut City Guide

Beirut, Lebanon's capital has a long history of political and social unrest that still makes headlines today. G...

Planet Food: Thailand

The Golden Kingdom of Thailand is home to some of the most pungent and spicy fresh ingredients in the world. Re...

Planet Food: Lebanon

For centuries, the ports of Lebanon dominated the trade routes between Europe, the Middle East, China and India...

Story of...Coffee

Discovered in Africa in the Middle Ages, coffee spread around the globe, taking on many different forms ranging...

Planet Food: Japan

Merrilees Parker travels to Japan to learn about its unique food culture. She begins her journey in Tokyo, at T...