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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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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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Tips for Starting a Home-Based F&B Business So It's Not Just Reckless...

Want to start a culinary business but not sure where to begin? Here's a realistic guide with tips fo...

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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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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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Nutmeg: The Tiny Spice from Banda That the World Once Fought Over

Nutmeg isn't just an ordinary kitchen spice—this tiny spice from Banda once made European nations fi...

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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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World Dining Table: Savoring a Whole Country in One Plate

There are dishes so simple yet they hold an entire nation's story in a single plate. Let's explore t...

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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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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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Why Is It Called a Sandwich? The Quirky Story of a Food Born at a Gamb...

Three world-famous foods—the sandwich, the hamburger, and the taco—have surprisingly unexpected orig...

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Nasi Goreng, Rendang, and Gado-Gado: A Cross-Cultural Story Behind the...

Nasi Goreng (Indonesian fried rice), rendang, and Gado-Gado (Indonesian vegetable salad with peanut...

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Kue Lapis, Klepon, and Onde-onde: Traces of Cultural Fusion in Indones...

Behind every sweet bite of kue lapis, klepon, and onde-onde lies a long and surprising story of cult...

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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...

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Soup, Ice Cream, and Kerupuk: Three Foods Born from Hardship

Soup, ice cream, and kerupuk (Indonesian crackers) turn out not to have been born from luxury, but f...

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From Instant Noodles to Kopi Tubruk (Indonesian Boiled Coffee): World...

Instant noodles, coffee, and chocolate each have a long cross-continental story before finally becom...

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The History of Chocolate: From the Maya's Bitter Drink to the Chocolat...

Before it became everyone's favorite sweet treat, chocolate was once a bitter drink for the Maya and...