We’ve all seen that classic chef headshot. Arms crossed, apron and chef whites on, maybe even a chef’s hat. Gazing into the camera with confidence. The chef is probably standing in a kitchen, in front of a benchtop, or with shelves full of produce behind them. Having a professional chef profile picture is essential for […]

After many months of lockdown, many of us are looking forward to a string of social gatherings, dinners, and events to reconnect with our loved ones. After that, there’s Christmas, and after that, we have New Year’s Eve to celebrate. That’s a lot of food and a lot of cooking – especially after months of […]

It’s the hottest food trend that’s yet to hit our shores: cannabis-infused cooking. This exciting new food experience appears the moment that marijuana is legalised in certain states, countries, and regions. We first saw it in California with cannabis-infused gummy bears, CBD sodas, and marijuana-based snacks, and it’s quickly spreading all over the world (wherever […]

Gion Matsuri is one of Japan’s oldest and popular festivals, held in Kyoto throughout the month of July. Also known as the festival of the Yasaka Shrine, Gion Matsuri has been celebrated every year since 869AD and is one of the longest running festivals in the world. It first began as a religious ceremony to […]

Japanese people are known to live longer than any other population in the world. Owe it to the food, lifestyle, culture, or a combination of all three – it’s clear there’s something right about the Japanese way of being. The primary cause behind the country’s long life expectancy is most often attributed to the Japanese […]

Who is the world’s best chef? If there’s ever an accolade that professional chefs dream about, then it’s the Michelin star. Getting a Michelin star is a true testament to a chef’s skill and dedication in the kitchen, and that’s why the world’s top chefs work tirelessly for years to get even just one.  A Michelin […]

There’s no other festival that paints entire streets, towns, crowds, and buildings different colours… except Holi. The joyous Hindu celebration marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring – the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere – as well as the triumph of good over evil. People spend the whole day throwing vibrant coloured […]

The holy month of Ramadan is celebrated by Muslims all over the globe and is marked by a fast from sunrise to sunset. During these hours, people abstain from eating as well as drinking – including water – with the aim of reconnecting to their spirituality. Most Muslims wake before dawn to eat suhoor, a […]

Everybody loves the Easter Christian holiday – the chocolate bunnies or egg hunts – but did you ever stop to think about where these traditions came from? How did a celebration of Christ’s resurrection come to be celebrated with rabbits and chocolate eggs, and is it a pagan holiday? We have these traditions because Easter […]

China is an incredibly diverse country with numerous ethnicities inhabiting its different regions. While the country may come together to celebrate Chinese New Year, the way that the festival is celebrated differs greatly depending on the customs and traditions of each region. Different foods are served and different activities take place as the nation proudly […]

You cannot celebrate Lunar New Year without a banquet full of auspicious and symbolic foods. Every dish chosen on the Lunar New Year dinner table is symbolic and deeply rooted in Chinese culture to bring luck and good wishes for the year ahead. 1. Dumplings: a symbol of wealth Dumplings are traditionally known as being […]

If you haven’t celebrated Chinese New Year before, we highly recommend it! It’s a wonderful festival that brings loved ones together so they can wish each other a prosperous and bountiful year ahead. The festival is celebrated for two weeks, with families coming together for a reunion dinner on the last evening of the festival […]