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23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong prepares an iconic Sichuan dish, mapo tofu, in his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant. This classic dish, made with silky tofu, minced pork, and fermented bean paste, is elevated by Sichuan pepper, giving it the famous numbing effect, mala. Originating from a popular 19th-century recipe, the dish is named after a cook nicknamed ''Mapo,'' literally ''the old woman with a pockmarked face.'' The chef balances heat, fermentation, and finesse to preserve this cornerstone of Sichuan gastronomy with respect and precision.

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#13229583

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong prepares an iconic Sichuan dish, mapo tofu, in his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant. This classic dish, made with silky tofu, minced pork, and fermented bean paste, is elevated by Sichuan pepper, giving it the famous numbing effect, mala. Originating from a popular 19th-century recipe, the dish is named after a cook nicknamed ''Mapo,'' literally ''the old woman with a pockmarked face.'' The chef balances heat, fermentation, and finesse to preserve this cornerstone of Sichuan gastronomy with respect and precision.

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#13229584

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong prepares an iconic Sichuan dish, mapo tofu, in his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant. This classic dish, made with silky tofu, minced pork, and fermented bean paste, is elevated by Sichuan pepper, giving it the famous numbing effect, mala. Originating from a popular 19th-century recipe, the dish is named after a cook nicknamed ''Mapo,'' literally ''the old woman with a pockmarked face.'' The chef balances heat, fermentation, and finesse to preserve this cornerstone of Sichuan gastronomy with respect and precision.

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#13229586

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong prepares an iconic Sichuan dish, mapo tofu, in his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant. This classic dish, made with silky tofu, minced pork, and fermented bean paste, is elevated by Sichuan pepper, giving it the famous numbing effect, mala. Originating from a popular 19th-century recipe, the dish is named after a cook nicknamed ''Mapo,'' literally ''the old woman with a pockmarked face.'' The chef balances heat, fermentation, and finesse to preserve this cornerstone of Sichuan gastronomy with respect and precision.

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23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong prepares an iconic Sichuan dish, mapo tofu, in his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant. This classic dish, made with silky tofu, minced pork, and fermented bean paste, is elevated by Sichuan pepper, giving it the famous numbing effect, mala. Originating from a popular 19th-century recipe, the dish is named after a cook nicknamed ''Mapo,'' literally ''the old woman with a pockmarked face.'' The chef balances heat, fermentation, and finesse to preserve this cornerstone of Sichuan gastronomy with respect and precision.

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#13227657

22 January 2026

Giant jalapeno peppers dry in the sun in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 6, 2026. The medium-hot chili variety, originating from Mexico, is prized for its thick walls, culinary versatility and health benefits.

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22 January 2026

Giant jalapeno peppers dry in the sun in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 6, 2026. The medium-hot chili variety, originating from Mexico, is prized for its thick walls, culinary versatility and health benefits.

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#13228875

22 January 2026

KRAKOW, POLAND – JANUARY 22: A view of the original window decorations made of hanging light bulbs at the local Kazimierz pub 'Zlew' in the Kazimierz district of Krakow, Poland, on January 22, 2026.

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22 January 2026

KRAKOW, POLAND – JANUARY 22: A view of the original window decorations made of hanging light bulbs at the local Kazimierz pub 'Zlew' in the Kazimierz district of Krakow, Poland, on January 22, 2026.

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22 January 2026

KRAKOW, POLAND – JANUARY 22: A view of the original window decorations made of hanging light bulbs at the local Kazimierz pub 'Zlew' in the Kazimierz district of Krakow, Poland, on January 22, 2026.

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#13226428

22 January 2026

Migrant laborers eat street food in Kolkata, India, on January 22, 2026. Kolkata's street food represents a dynamic story of cultural fusion, with influences from the British colonial era, the Mughals, and East Asian communities shaping the city's diverse culinary landscape. Iconic dishes like the Kathi roll and cutlets originate from the colonial period, while Indo-Chinese dishes arise from 1700s Chinese trades. The city's tradition of street vendors selling affordable and convenient meals, from puffed rice mixtures to momos and phuchkas, establishes its status as a vibrant street food capital.

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22 January 2026

Migrant laborers eat street food in Kolkata, India, on January 22, 2026. Kolkata's street food represents a dynamic story of cultural fusion, with influences from the British colonial era, the Mughals, and East Asian communities shaping the city's diverse culinary landscape. Iconic dishes like the Kathi roll and cutlets originate from the colonial period, while Indo-Chinese dishes arise from 1700s Chinese trades. The city's tradition of street vendors selling affordable and convenient meals, from puffed rice mixtures to momos and phuchkas, establishes its status as a vibrant street food capital.

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#13223502

21 January 2026

People walk across the newly renovated Amira Kadal footbridge in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 20, 2026. Built in the 1770s, Amira Kadal is Srinagar's first bridge. After nearly two years of restoration, it reopens as a pedestrian-only bridge, preserving its original foundations and adding new life to the Jhelum riverfront.

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#13223503

21 January 2026

People walk across the newly renovated Amira Kadal footbridge in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 20, 2026. Built in the 1770s, Amira Kadal is Srinagar's first bridge. After nearly two years of restoration, it reopens as a pedestrian-only bridge, preserving its original foundations and adding new life to the Jhelum riverfront.

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#13223504

21 January 2026

People walk across the newly renovated Amira Kadal footbridge in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 20, 2026. Built in the 1770s, Amira Kadal is Srinagar's first bridge. After nearly two years of restoration, it reopens as a pedestrian-only bridge, preserving its original foundations and adding new life to the Jhelum riverfront.

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21 January 2026

People walk across the newly renovated Amira Kadal footbridge in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 20, 2026. Built in the 1770s, Amira Kadal is Srinagar's first bridge. After nearly two years of restoration, it reopens as a pedestrian-only bridge, preserving its original foundations and adding new life to the Jhelum riverfront.

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