Dark and Beautiful: The Magic Of Açai

Dark and Beautiful: The Magic Of Açai

Until recently, açaí was almost unheard of in the United States. The açaí berry is now widely promoted in forms of dietary supplements, beverages, and weight loss pills across multiple retail stores. Any food that is repetitively showcased in grocery isles immediately catches my attention. Although it may be 

Exotic Food Finds: Snake Fruit (Salak)

Exotic Food Finds: Snake Fruit (Salak)

Salak- An Indonesian fruit you’ve never heard of   Salak also known as “salacca zalacca” or snake fruit, is native to Indonesia with over 30 varieties. Two varieties of salak are most prominent in the islands of Bali and Java. The salak pondoh or Javanese variety, is far more aromatic of the 

Exotic Food Finds: The Breadfruit

Exotic Food Finds: The Breadfruit

Artocarpus Altilis, better known as breadfruit, has been an important crop and component throughout the Pacific, where indigenous people have relied on breadfruit as one of their main staples for many generations. The scientific or Latin name is derived from Greek (artos = bread, karpos = fruit), and altilis means ‘fat’. 

Foodie Traveler’s Guide: Local Markets of Phuket Thailand

Foodie Traveler’s Guide: Local Markets of Phuket Thailand

It is inevitable to come across the overwhelming stretch and miles of multiple market places buzzing with life in Phuket, Thailand when on vacation. Many centuries ago, long before tourist t-shirts, Phuket was an island best known for its tin mines and rubber trees. The island is very rich