Cymbopogon - The Lemon Scented Grass
It is a well-known fact, that modern human beings associate many raw ingredients such as wheat, grass, herbs, spices, fruits mainly with...
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kamilfoltan
Feb 6, 20182 min read
Prune - The Dried Plum
As a little boy, I remember climbing plum trees by the roadside and harvesting the overripe plums for my father and uncles to create...
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kamilfoltan
Jan 29, 20182 min read
Citron - One of the original Citrus fruits
As a bartender living in Asia, I faced the challenge of lemons being fairly expensive for citrus-style cocktails. So, of course, I did my...
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kamilfoltan
Jan 9, 20182 min read
Lychee - The fruit with crocodile skin
Lychee happens to be a nightmare ingredient to work with for cocktail bartenders but also a favourite of cocktail drinkers. I was highly...
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kamilfoltan
Jan 2, 20182 min read
Kaoling - A Wine with the Strength of Vodka
It has been a few weeks since I came back from Taiwan and several things bring back memories from the trip again and again. One of the...
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kamilfoltan
Dec 23, 20172 min read
Winter melon - The Melon of a Grape Family
I was recently invited to participate in Bartenders Week in Taiwan not too long ago. During that stay, I jumped on a train and traveled...
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kamilfoltan
Dec 4, 20172 min read
Dragonfruit - The Star Wars Fruit
Have you ever tried the Pinkish-red or yellow-looking fruit with the texture of kiwi and flavour of a pear? It looks like something that...
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kamilfoltan
Nov 7, 20172 min read
Carambola - The Fruit with Missing Origins
When I moved to London and started working in cocktail bars, I encountered a weird-looking fruit that everyone only used for garnishing,...
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kamilfoltan
Nov 2, 20172 min read
Cardamom: The Distant Relative of The Ginger
Did you know that Cardamom, Ginger, and Turmeric all belong to the same family? Both turmeric and ginger are roots of the family while...
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kamilfoltan
Oct 30, 20172 min read
Rambutan: The Red Hairy Fruit
Have you ever seen a red hairy fruit at your local markets? I know I wondered about it when I came across it! The rambutan was one of my...
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kamilfoltan
Oct 15, 20172 min read
Saffron - The Most Expensive Spice
Lately, I have been interested in flora which can produce a spice, and one that got me very excited is saffron. Did you know that saffron...
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kamilfoltan
Oct 14, 20171 min read
Physalis - The Inca Berry
During our last event, we used gooseberry as a garnish and through several conversations with our guests, I was asked the question; how...
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kamilfoltan
Sep 30, 20171 min read
Sugar Cane - Its Culinary Uses
A 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...
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kamilfoltan
Sep 29, 20172 min read
National Coffee Day
We all love the ink coloured beverage that is supposed to keep us vital. Yes, you are right it is one of the most popular beverages on...
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kamilfoltan
Sep 26, 20172 min read
Amla - Indian Gooseberry
I grew up in the countryside with a lot of wild produce & family grown fruits in our garden. The one fruit with the biggest memories is...
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kamilfoltan
Sep 24, 20172 min read
Wasabi - The Japanese Horseradish
When I was growing up and started learning about different cuisines, I fell in love with sushi. Not only for the Eastern mystery of...
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kamilfoltan
Sep 4, 20172 min read
Melon: The Berry Fruit
In my search for flavor combinations, I learned that melons and champagne work together very well. Melon is a sweet, fleshy edible fruit...
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kamilfoltan
Aug 23, 20172 min read
Sesame - The Oldest Oilseed Crop
My step-daughter is allergic to peanuts. Therefore my favourite nibbles/snacks are not that common in our house. When we like to add some...
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kamilfoltan
Aug 21, 20172 min read
Sugarcane - The Global Migration
Bangkok Rum Cocktail Week lit up my appetite for Tiki cocktails once again and my curiosity around sugarcane (a raw ingredient used for...
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