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The Story of the Soes Tower: From the French Court to the Wedding Rece...

This tiny tower of caramel-glazed cream puffs has quite a story behind it—from 19th-century French k...

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Pretzel: The Crispy Knotted Bread from Europe You Can Make at Home

Pretzels aren't just knot-shaped snacks topped with coarse salt—there's technique and a long history...

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Teh Poci, Teh Talua, Teh Tarik: The Many Faces of Tea in the Indonesia...

From the rich, sweet teh poci (clay-pot tea) of Tegal to the frothy egg-laced teh talua of the Minan...

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The History & Facts of Tea: From Wild Leaves to Nusantara's Teh Tubruk

From the legend of a leaf falling into an emperor's cup to tea plantations on the slopes of Priangan...

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A Practical Guide to Cooking Halal Chinese Cuisine at Home

Want to cook Chinese cuisine at home while keeping it halal? Check out tips on substitute ingredient...

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Culinary Traces of China on Bandung's Peranakan Plate

Chinese-style dishes have long blended into Bandung's palate through bakmi (noodles), kwetiau (flat...

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Roti Bandung: When European Dough Met Priangan Taste

How did European-style bread transform into roti unyil (mini stuffed rolls), roti bakar (grilled bre...

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Pempek, Empal Gentong, and Serabi: Good Fortune Behind the Name

These three Indonesian dishes have names born from unexpected stories, from nicknames for elders to...

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Starting a Mobile Coffee Cart Business on a Small Budget: A Guide From...

Want to start a mobile coffee cart business but not sure where to begin? Here are practical steps fr...

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From Croissants to Bakso: Traces of War and Trade on Our Plates

From the Ottoman army's siege to the carts of wandering Chinese traders, it turns out many of our fa...

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Curry, Tacos, and Dim Sum: Wild Stories from Our Ancestors' Kitchens

Curry, tacos, and dim sum turn out to have origin stories far from what we'd imagine, and they're qu...

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World Fermentation: The Secret Flavor Behind Kimchi, Tempeh, and Miso

From kimchi to tempeh, fermented foods turn out to be a shared flavor language that unites kitchens...

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Magic Numbers in the Kitchen: World Food Facts Through Counting

World food facts seen through their fascinating numbers: fermentation time, spice counts, and cookin...

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Breakfast Around the World: A Variety of Morning Menus from Different...

Breakfast can actually be a window into culture. Let's get acquainted with the signature morning men...

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Authentic Halal Italian Cuisine: A Guide to Flavors & How to Cook It

Explore authentic Italian cuisine that's halal and home-kitchen friendly, complete with tips for cho...

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Japanese Ramen at Home: A Warm Bowl Without the Hassle

It turns out Japanese ramen can be made right in your own kitchen with a savory chicken broth and si...

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Cheese, Tofu, and Tempeh: Three Fermentations That Changed the World

Cheese from the Middle East, tofu from China, and tempeh from Java—these three fermented foods share...

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The Origins of Gudeg: Sweet Traces of Yogyakarta's Legendary Cuisine

Gudeg (young jackfruit stew) isn't just young jackfruit simmered in coconut milk — it's a flavorful...

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Batagor, Cuanki, and Baso Tahu: The Quirky Story of Bandung's Snacks

Batagor, cuanki, and baso tahu aren't just street snacks—they're the result of cultural blending bor...

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Spices and the Royal Kitchen: A Forgotten Tale of Luxury

Before becoming everyday kitchen seasonings, Indonesian spices were once a symbol of luxury enjoyed...