Lawar is a quintessential Balinese dish, deeply rooted in the island’s cultural and ceremonial traditions. Often prepared for festive occasions, this vibrant dish combines finely chopped meat, vegetables, and grated coconut with a rich blend of spices, creating a harmonious balance of flavors
I am Aisyah, a 26-year-old Muslim woman living in a small village near Ubud, Bali. Many people know Bali as a tourist island with beaches and temples. But for me, Bali is home. I was born here, in a family that loves food, prayer, and tradition.
Gudeg is a traditional dish from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, known for its sweet and savory flavors, featuring young jackfruit (nangka muda) slow-cooked with coconut milk, palm sugar, and aromatic spices. This iconic dish has a rich, dark brown color, often achieved through hours
I was born and raised in a busy corner of Jakarta, in a house that always smelled like garlic being fried in coconut oil and children running everywhere. I am a mother of four now, living in the same house where I grew up — with my husband, my parents
Soto Ayam is a fragrant and comforting Indonesian chicken soup, renowned for its vibrant yellow broth infused with turmeric, lemongrass, and aromatic spices. This hearty dish combines tender shredded chicken, vermicelli noodles, and a medley of fresh garnishes
When my husband told me he got a job offer in Jakarta, Indonesia, I didn’t know how to react. I was 28, newly married, and had only ever lived in the U.S. Sure, I had traveled abroad a couple of times, but this was different. This meant packing up our quiet life in Portland
I still remember that morning in Ubud, Bali – the kind where the air smells like incense and frangipani, and everything feels slower than usual. As a solo woman traveler from India, I was used to being cautious but also curious
Hello from Memphis! I’m Susan, a 47-year-old stay-at-home mom, and today I’m writing about something that’s become very special in our home: Egusi Soup.
Garri is a staple food in Nigeria and much of West Africa, made from fermented and dried cassava tubers that are ground into coarse or fine granules. It is versatile, serving as the base for dishes like Eba (a swallow paired with soups), a soaked cereal with milk and sugar
Pounded yam is a cherished Nigerian dish, particularly among the Yoruba, Igbo, and other ethnic groups in Nigeria. It is a smooth, stretchy, and dough-like swallow made by pounding boiled yam tubers into a soft, elastic consistency or by mixing yam flour with hot water.