kamilfoltanOct 28, 20192 minCumin – The Spice of Greed and LoveCumin is the little spice that brings my memories back to childhood and school snacks. As a child, I was given a weekly budget to buy...
kamilfoltanJun 19, 20192 minShiso - The Asian NettleHave you ever been to a sushi bar or any other Japanese restaurant? Then you definitely would have seen Shiso leaves which are also known...
kamilfoltanSep 30, 20171 minSugar Cane - Its Culinary UsesA few weeks ago, we posted an interview with Joy Spence about rum and her passion for sugarcane. Today, I would like to look at the...
zurinabryantAug 18, 20171 minNational Rum DayA few years ago I was invited to participate at “Bangkok Rum Cocktail Week.” Whilst preparing for the masterclass and cocktail menu, I...
kamilfoltanJul 28, 20172 minLangsat aka The Bon Bon FruitIt was on our last road trip to Bali, when my wife Zurina suddenly became a little girl. She was transported back to her childhood...
kamilfoltanJun 25, 20172 minPomelo: The Largest Citrus FruitWhen I look back in time and think of what types of citruses have been used in cocktails, I realized that you can probably count them all...
kamilfoltanFeb 6, 20172 minPalm Sugar: A SweetenerWhile I was wandering around food markets in Singapore, I found a brown sweet looking cake of different colours and shades. When I asked...
kamilfoltanOct 31, 20161 minNutmeg & Mace (Part 1)Once upon a time, nutmeg was one of the most valuable spices. It has been said that in England, several hundred years ago, a few nutmeg...