Being a huge fan of the legacy of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, I never fear to dig into a good detective story when I see one! This is the reason why I was fascinated to investigate the origins of this next dish, only to find out that it's a recipe responsible for maintaining a... culinary vendetta between countries of eastern Europe who have been fighting over its ownership for decades! And what a dish this is: a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals, rich enough to keep you full, balanced it its protein-carb mix and exciting enough to rock your tongue, the Ukrainian Borshch is here to stay!

One of the most embarrassing (yet genuine) things about myself is the fact that, although there exist professors who could verify that I'm a trained cartographer, my actual knowledge of geography sucks. This is why I always take the extra step and double-check every week's destination before expressing any weird convictions about a WanderFood's whereabouts. And it's this research part that transforms WanderFoods in my head from a mere nutrition project to a stimulating journey for both the body and mind!

Having said that, this week we will be mind-traveling to the Philippines, to acquaint ourselves with an exceptional dish: the Ginisang Munggo!