a journal of food & stillness
It still monsoon season in Jakarta but the weather is super hot.
Every time I go back to the place where I was born and raised, I see many things have changed.
There was a time when I start to daydreaming about food early in the morning, this not like my usual cravings day when I just cravings for some chocolate or a scoop of ice cream.
“I’m not telling you to make the world better, because I don’t think that progress is necessarily part of the package.
Almost everyone who knows me knows that the food is my passion.
Cireng (short for aci goreng or fried tapioca) is a snack from West Java that is made from tapioca starch mixture.
Torch Ginger, Kecombrang, Honje, Wild Ginger, Bunga Kantan, Wild Ginger…whatever the name, this exotic flower is another valuable ingredient in Indonesian kitchen.
A new Indonesian restaurant focused on Javanese food just opened in Menteng area.
What you usually do when you feel sad, angry or just bored? I guess most people would do sleeping, eating or even shopping.
This has been a long time coming, but I still remember it was a cold and wet day in January.
I love French fries, I could eat it every day and never get bored.
Last month I joined British food cooking competition that held by British Embassy in Jakarta.
To be honest, I’m not a steak or wine expert but for a special occasion like a romantic date or any other festive occasion, a good quality steak will be a good treat.
I was so happy when I found an abundant sweet corn in the traditional market this morning.
Sate lilit is a traditional food from Bali.