Clove - The Aromatic Flower Buds
Clove - is that little spice that looks like a nail. I’ve always associated it with Christmas! My parents introduced me to clove buds...
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kamilfoltan
- Sep 20, 2020
- 3 min
Lapsang Souchong - Perhaps, The First Black Tea
Recently, I was looking for a nonalcoholic alternative to different styles of whiskeys (eg; smokey, mellow, spicy, blended - dry, fruity)...
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kamilfoltan
- Aug 23, 2020
- 3 min
Vanilla - The Only Edible Fruit in the Orchid Family
Vanilla is the most popular flavour in the world mostly enjoyed through desserts, ice cream, custards, cakes or as a flavour enhancement...
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kamilfoltan
- Jul 13, 2020
- 3 min
Maracuja - The Miracle Fruit we know as Passion Fruit
The first time I was introduced to passion fruit was when I was reading through a Tiki cocktail book as I was exploring how passion fruit...
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zurinabryant
- Jul 1, 2020
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zurinabryant
- Jul 1, 2020
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kamilfoltan
- Jun 24, 2020
- 2 min
Nutmeg & Mace - The Spice of War
A few years back, I was based on the Island of Gods, Bali, Indonesia. Apart from the amazing lifestyle, Bali at that time was...
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zurinabryant
- Jun 16, 2020
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zurinabryant
- Jun 16, 2020
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zurinabryant
- May 6, 2020
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kamilfoltan
- Apr 8, 2020
- 2 min
Cherry Blossom - Let's picnic under the blossoms!
It’s spring in Japan, the time where flora blooms, creating the most spectacular views. It is around this time of the year that brings...
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kamilfoltan
- Mar 25, 2020
- 1 min
Pandan aka The Insect Repellant
Have you ever visited Asia and experienced a very pleasant, bready and nutty aroma during a taxi ride? I know I have! When I asked the...
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zurinabryant
- Mar 21, 2020
- 2 min
Indonesian Arak
By Guest Contributor: Lisa Virgiano Indonesian Arak, is a type of distilled alcohol that is classified differently from other more...
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kamilfoltan
- Feb 27, 2020
- 3 min
Jaggery & Palm Sugar - The Alternative Sweeteners
As a cocktail barman, watching global health and lifestyle trends is something I am passionate about. I have therefore become curious...
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kamilfoltan
- Feb 24, 2020
- 3 min
Fenugreek - The Ancient Spice of Mummification
Recently, I spent a fair bit of time learning about Indian culture, researching recipes and experimenting with spices. I have to say that...
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kamilfoltan
- Feb 14, 2020
- 2 min
Buntan & Konatsu - The Rise of Japanese Citrus
The Land of the Rising Sun is an island paradise blessed with the most diverse, exotic citrus fruit. Citrus trees are everywhere you look...
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kamilfoltan
- Feb 7, 2020
- 2 min
Betel Paan - The Chewing Leaf
When I was in India for the first time, I was introduced to a pungent sweet treat sold on the street, that is often consumed after a good...
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