You could debate which country boasts the best local food and flavor, but one thing is clear: Some of our favorite foods have been stamped with approval by the nations that concocted them. We all benefit as a result, though we take for granted the origins and stories that led to these gastronomic wonders. Here's a look at how some traveling cuisines, cocktails and snacks got their starts:
Oh summer, we hardly knew ye. Our free image this week wants to bring back those happy summertime feelings. This Ferris wheel photo is bursting with color, and anxiously waiting to join your latest project. The image comes to us from contributor Elena Vasilieva, from a collection that includes kittens, coins, and high-heeled shoes. See…
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We’re giving October a warm welcome with this week’s free image. This big, bright image of orange pumpkins is perfect for all of your upcoming Halloween projects. The image comes to us from contributor McFields, from a collection that includes yummy visuals of cupcakes, cookies, and candy corn. See the McFields profile for more. And,…
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This may be my favorite kind of free image. One that is open to interpretation. Take a look at the items in these jars, for instance. Sure, the title states that they’re ‘colored pills’ … but, at first, I thought it was candy. Or sea glass. Or colored stones. Regardless of interpretation, the image is…
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Let’s face it: we’re too old for costumes. We can get away with it at parties but we certainly can’t run around in them on a daily basis. That’s why it’s so good to be a kid. As you see in today’s favorite image, Child Dressed as Superhero by Bigstock contributor olly2, it’s totally acceptable…
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They say the grass is always greener. We say enjoy your own greener grass and today’s favorite image, Green Grass Texture from a Soccer Field by Bigstock contributor ilker canikligil, has plenty of it! Green Grass Texture from a Soccer Field ©ilker canikligil
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Today’s favorite image, Wild Animals by Bigstock contributor GUARDING-OWO, features several of nature’s beasts on the prowl.
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We should have stopped and asked for directions … We’re not lost but the car featured in today’s favorite image, Bolivia, Dramatic Landscape, Jeep, Desert and Mountain by Bigstock contributor gualtiero boffi, may be. At least it makes for a great photo. Bolivia, Dramatic Landscape, Jeep, Desert and Mountain ©gualtiero boffi
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It’s hard to resist an adorable mug! And this squirrel monkey featured in today’s favorite image, Close-up of a Squirrel Monkey by Bigstock contributor l i g h t p o e t, falls into that category. Close-Up of a Squirrel Monkey ©l i g h t p o e t
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Looking for a little retro-style romance? Look no further! Today’s favorite image, Romantic Beauty.Retro Style by Bigstock contributor Subbotina Anna, features a beautiful woman under very dramatic lighting — and we love it! Romantic Beauty.Retro Style ©Subbotina Anna
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