Essay

Thought-provoking personal narratives and reflections on tropical life, culture, and the role of ingredients in communities.

Curry is a Dirty Word

Curry is a dirty word — a slur, a prohibition, and a colonial mislabel four hundred years old. So why can’t any of us stop eating it?

Can you love your coloniser?

Can you love your coloniser? The pain inflicted by colonialism can’t really be enumerated. In…

Dreaming of a Tropical Christmas

Much of the world has been sold a very specific version of Christmas: snowy lanes,…

From The Jungle Book to Raya and the Last Dragon: Animation and the Tropics

Animation is an undervalued art form in many aspects, being snubbed both by social culture…

Cooking in the Tropics

I’ve been living and traveling in the tropics for about 13 years – in and…

Three Southeast Asian dishes that taught me to love eating herbs

These regional dishes changed my perspective – and palate – on herbs forever. When I…