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Chinese Rice Wine (米酒) - All About Shaoxing & Baijiu Wine
The art of winemaking has always intrigued me. I remember a French wine book from my childhood that got me drooling over grapes. Later, I...
Afrah F
Jun 115 min read
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Soup or Chai? - Po Cha, The Strange Tibetan Butter Tea
Unlike your everyday chai, Tibetans drink a unique type of tea made with butter. It's made with the same tea leaves, but instead of sugar...
Afrah F
Apr 225 min read
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Top Local Food in the Maldives 2025 - What's Rihaakuru
The Maldives is one of those places everyone’s heard of, but few truly know beyond the postcard-perfect beaches. Sure, it’s famous for...
Afrah F
Apr 146 min read
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What goes in a Chinese Self-Heating Hotpot? All You Need to Know
With the Chinese New Year wrapping up, I decided to write about a dish I've been obsessed with recently. Chinese hotpot has been trending...
Afrah F
Feb 105 min read
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Top 12 Food To Try in Colombo 2025 - What Locals Eat
If there’s one thing Sri Lankans take very  personally, it’s their food. A single offhand comment about a dish can spark a full-blown...
Afrah F
Feb 68 min read
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Boba Tea Pearls: Can I Make them with Tapioca Flour?
Boba tea is so expensive where I live, and I just don't get it. Sago is cheap, while tapioca isn't, which is baffling since they're...
Afrah F
Oct 2, 20246 min read
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Why is Korean Ramen better than Instant Japanese Ramen?
Korean ramen, known for its spicy, savoury, and rich flavours, has captured the hearts of noodle enthusiasts like me. While ramen is...
Afrah F
Sep 19, 20244 min read
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Why Do People Eat Mooncake 2025: The Autumn Chinese Delicacy
As the autumn festival approaches, a special treat starts appearing in bakeries and markets across China and other parts of Asia. Round,...
Afrah F
Aug 16, 20245 min read
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What is Luk Chup? - All About the Thai Marzipan (Mung Bean Dessert)
I saw these cute little spongey fruit-shaped candies trending on TikTok recently and decided to go down the rabbit hole. These sweet mung...
Afrah F
Aug 3, 20244 min read
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Kava Drinks: All About The Pacific's Calming Elixir Cocktail
Since recently, the South Pacific has been making its way into the cups and consciousness of people around the globe with a unique...
Afrah F
Jul 21, 20245 min read
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What is Laver Seaweed (Nori): All you need to know about it
If you've ever had sushi, you've probably encountered a type of seaweed called laver or nori. This fascinating and nutritious marine...
Afrah F
Jul 18, 20245 min read
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22 Must-Try Foods in Turkey 2025 - What's Overrated? - Istanbul & Cappadocia Edition
When it comes to Turkey, food is undeniably a highlight. Istanbul, in particular, stands as the cradle of the Eurasian food scene, with...
Afrah F
Jun 16, 202412 min read
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Dragon Boat Festival 2025: What is it? And why do people eat Zongzi?
When the 5th month of the Lunar calendar arrives, the Chinese celebrate a rather unique festival. This isn't about religious pursuits but...
Afrah F
Jun 7, 20246 min read
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Japan's Century-Old Oden: What does Japanese Oden taste like?
For most of us, Japanese food is a hit or miss. It's either a delicious treasure or an unusual, fish-focused cuisine. If you're a fan of...
Afrah F
May 31, 20245 min read
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Is Kimchi Chinese or Korean? Difference between the Two
Kimchi, a longstanding staple in Korean households have always been the star of Korean food around the world. For real, are you even a...
Afrah F
May 26, 20245 min read
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Chinese Osmanthus Cake: The Mid-Autumn Moon Magic
If you're a fan of Chinese dramas, especially historical ones, you've probably seen a sweet treat known as Osmanthus cake often...
Afrah F
May 9, 20245 min read
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Åžalgam Suyu - All About the Beloved Pickle Juice in Turkey
During our budget 10-day Turkey trip this year, we stumbled upon a pretty unusual drink we'd never encountered before. Spending 7 days...
Afrah F
May 2, 20245 min read
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Lock Throat Peach: The Late 80s' Chinese Candy - Where to find?
The Chinese yellow lemon-like candy is taking the internet by storm, like how Luk Chup is trending on TikTok. But it turns out, we've...
Afrah F
Apr 12, 20245 min read
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A Strange Hairy Delicacy - All About Hairy Tofu (Mao Doufu)
Let me guess, you saw one of those Chinese street snack videos where the woman mixes moldy-looking white cubes with spices. Well, we...
Afrah F
Mar 24, 20246 min read
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Tanghulu or Bingtang Hulu: How to Make the Authentic One?
Nope, it's not your typical candy apple, nor is it just any candy. Keep reading to find out. Have you scrolled past those tempting...
Afrah F
Mar 13, 20246 min read
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