When Two Small-Towners Craved for Burgers
We live in a small district — not quite a village, but definitely not a city. It’s the kind of plac…
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Aug 04, 2025
Vietnamese Cuisine: My First Taste, My Honest Thoughts
Maybe around two or three years ago, I was having dinner at a café when I randomly picked a dish fr…
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Jan 23, 2025
Savoring Bakso, Savoring Life
In Indonesia, one of the most cherished comfort foods is bakso —springy meatballs served in a warm,…
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Dec 31, 2025
Flavors that Say 'Welcome Home'
Love Served on a Plate It’s pretty common in many families to show love through food. A meal isn’t …
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May 04, 2024
Nasi Uduk and Lamongan Chili Sauce
Lately, I’ve noticed countless videos on Instagram showcasing how to make Nasi Uduk. At first glanc…
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Apr 19, 2022
Ramadan Kareem
My mom is an incredibly strong woman. She displayed her greatest strength when she had to nurture h…
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Jul 31, 2020
Dayok Nabinatur for a Birthday
In our family, we don't usually celebrate birthdays with candles and the "Happy Birthday&q…
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Mar 28, 2020
Karonese Chicken Cipera
Back then, I didn't grasp the concept of what they refer to as "food variations." My …
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Feb 20, 2020
Same Burger, Different Stories
The Promise In 2008, my last year of high school, it was hard to keep up with what was going on in …
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Feb 16, 2020
Favorite Comfort Foods
Ever since I moved to Mandailing Natal to start living and working independently, my mom and I have…
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