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Dreaming of a Tropical Christmas

Much of the world has been sold a very specific version of Christmas: snowy lanes, cozy fireplaces, and a guy in a heavy red suit flying out of the North Pole. But…

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 and during formal accolades; you can’t tell me that Dreamworks’ The Wild Robot (2024) belongs in the…

Tempe-tation: Tempe World’s Domination

If you are part of the (or is close to someone of the) vegan community, you might have noticed that tempeh is strutting its stuff and popping up on plates around the…

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Coconut Oil: The Comeback Kid of the Pantry

Remember when coconut oil was the health villain everyone loved to hate? For years, it seemed like this tropical staple—once revered for its versatility in kitchens and beauty routines across the globe—couldn’t…

Jungle Kitchen’s DILF Awards: Your Tropical DILF and what food we think you’d like from their country.

We know what you’re here for….a meal recommendation, of course! Why else did you click on this article? Totally not for the handsome, tanned, and hot (no pun intended) DILFs the tropics…

Plant-Powered Lattes: Why are Indonesians So Obsessed with Vegan Coffee?

In a country where lattes fuel the beating heart of its people, it’s about time they include a healthier alternative. Indonesia is a nation where coffee isn’t just a drink, it’s a…

Rice Dating Simulator: Let’s Date Variations of Rice

Rice is such an interesting staple main that we don’t talk about enough. How many dishes are there in the world from numerous cultures that use rice or consume rice on a…

Why are we laughing at chicken?: Chinese Buddhist Mock Meat

Chinese mock meat is an intriguing ingredient, almost artistic in its conception. How does one turn seitan (wheat gluten), tofu, and general plant-based proteins into something that resembles, tastes, feels, and looks…

Cooking in the Tropics

I’ve been living and traveling in the tropics for about 13 years – in and around Southeast Asia, to now in Sri Lanka, and the food is some of the most exciting,…

Keep it in the (Jackfruit) family: Chataigne!

On one leg of my nomadic life journey, I moved to Singapore and lived there for several years. From day 1, I could not help but notice the similarities between this Southeast…

The Asam Archives

We love Asam Pedas. No, you don’t get it, we love Asam Pedas. It’s not exactly a unique, quirky character trait, since we share the same sentiment with about 34 million other…

Three Southeast Asian dishes that taught me to love eating herbs

These regional dishes changed my perspective – and palate – on herbs forever. When I was young, I thought of herbs merely as decorations. I blame the Chinese restaurants for that one…