From February 2010-November 2013, my family cooked and ate a meal from the world’s 195+ countries and territories. We shared our experiences so you can do it, too. Use this interactive world map to explore the countries we cooked. To begin your tour, simply click a pin and link to all recipes and posts about that country (or use the search box at the top of the page to find exactly what you’re looking for). You’re sure to find something yummy to try!

View Countries I’ve cooked on Global Table Adventure in a larger map

Find a recipe from any country in the world (A-Z)

*ABOUT THE NUMBER 195:

There are many answers to the question “How many countries are there in the world?”
When I started this adventure, some experts said 192, while others said 194, or even 195. Lacking any sort of expertise in geography, I chose 195 for one simple reason: to experience more cuisines. This number includes Taiwan which was technically not a country at the time of the Adventure. Also, South Sudan was added since GTA began, so we ended up cooking 195 countries, plus Taiwan. Later I added Palestine which brings the number to 197 total countries and territories. There is also debate regarding which countries belong to what continent. I am at the mercy of geographers in this area as well – I just want to eat food from around the world! My sources: 1 and 2.