Snacking around the world

August 31, 2009 1:39 PM

Blogs about regional junk food and snacks?

I'm mildly obsessed with regional junk foods, and know that there are lots of folks like me. Some of them must have blogs, either writing about the specialties of their own region or seeking out treats from other areas. Bonus points if the blogs are especially well-done or popular.

I'm in the U.S. but I'm interested in American and international snacks. Beverages count, as do regional homemade specialties.

posted by doift to food & drink (12 comments total)

Anti-epony-...oh forget it.
posted by JaiMahodara at 1:54 PM on August 31

The Houston Press Taco Truck Gourmet blog might be of interest to you, but I'm not sure if you'd consider it junk food.
posted by halogen at 3:36 PM on August 31

http://community.livejournal.com/rifood/
posted by blaneyphoto at 3:51 PM on August 31

Biscuits!
Nice cup of tea and a sit down
posted by runincircles at 4:12 PM on August 31

Not quite what you asked for, but you might look about for Guy Fieri
posted by IndigoJones at 5:22 PM on August 31

kinda off topic, but junk food and awesome

http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/

This is what I dream of at night
posted by wuzandfuzz at 9:05 PM on August 31

For mostly UK-based reviews, but with occasional "international sightings" try Snackspot
posted by Tapioca at 4:22 AM on September 1

I came here to recommend Kombini Life, a Japanese snack blog, but it appears to be down right now (and hasn't been updated since February). However, if you add that site to Google Reader or Blogspot, you should be able to access the archives, which are fascinating reading.
posted by Gortuk at 7:06 AM on September 1

The Hungover Gourmet is the best blog/zine in this category, for my money.
posted by JDC8 at 1:29 PM on September 1

Forgot this blog to wash it down...
posted by JDC8 at 1:33 PM on September 1

Japanese Snack Reviews
posted by motherly corn at 3:01 PM on September 1

The Sweet Travel blog, about sweets around the world.
posted by TochterAusElysium at 3:00 PM on September 2