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  • Asia and Pacific,  Japan

    Samurai Temples

    All the spirits and mind of “Samurai” were born from this ancient city of Kamakura. Samurai spirits have always be associated with temples and Buddhism in Japan. Though there are temples all over Japan, it is believed that the real Samurai spirits exists only in the temples in Kamakura! Some of the temples you should visit are Meigetsu-in, Zeniarai Benten, Kotoku-in(Kamakura’s Great Buddha) and Hase-dera.

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    Cooking at the Jetwing Lagoon, Negombo

    October 11, 2012

    Quaint Ayyanar temple in Kothamangalam

    December 27, 2018

    Tsukiji Fish Market

    April 21, 2014
  • Asia and Pacific,  Japan

    Hand Crafted Soba

    Soba (buckwheat based) is the preferred noodle in the Kanto region in Japan, whereas, in the Osaka region, udon (wheat based) noodle is eaten widely. I had the freshest hand-made soba ever in my life in a restaurant in Kamakura. I watched the chef making it from scratch and ate it hot in a soy based broth. I was told that to enjoy a bowl of soba, you should not chew the soba noodles too much and you should feel comfortable to make noise when slurping the noodles.

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    Foraging at Mount Yaedake

    December 20, 2024

    Appreciating Okinawan Turmeric

    December 28, 2024

    A Feast of Flavorful Tamil Nadu Delights

    January 15, 2025
  • Asia and Pacific,  Japan

    Kappabashi Street – Kitchenware Town

    A visit to Kappabashi Street, the heart of Kitchenware Town is a must for all those in the food and hotel industry. This is the street to find bargains on kitchen utensils, Japanese porcelains, lacquerware, bento boxes, trays, baskets and knives! There are so many knife shops in this street and the craftsmen making the knives are usually there to explain the knives. They will even engrave your names in Katakana (Japanese alphabets for foreign words) while you wait. In this street and the neighbouring side streets you will also find shops taking orders to make plastic dummy pieces of your original food. You need to give them photographs of…

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    Street foods of Yangon

    June 21, 2014

    Warm Hospitality

    June 17, 2012

    Snack Queen of Karaikudi!

    December 27, 2018
  • Asia and Pacific,  Japan

    Tsukiji Fish Market

    The Tsukiji Fish Market is a must visit place when in Tokyo. To watch the Tuna Auction at the market, I had to leave the hotel at 2 am. There are no trains at night and, therefore, if you plan to visit this market, stay at a nearby hotel within walkable distance. No one is allowed into the fish market wearing flip flops or high heels as this could be dangerous since the floor in the auction hall is wet and slippery. At the market place, be prepared to dodge the numerous cars, motorized three wheelers, forklifts, vans, wooden hand carts, trucks and trolleys – all on the move. Though…

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    Ta Prohm Temple

    June 12, 2012

    Saratha Vilas – Mansion in Chettinad

    December 20, 2018

    The Refreshing Fruit Experience

    January 22, 2025
  • Asia and Pacific,  Japan

    Buddha Bellies Cooking School

    It is certainly love at first sight with a fellow foodie when I met Ayuko who runs Buddha Bellies Cooking School in Tokyo!! The table was laid with some of the ingredients needed to make Edomae Sushi. Edomae sushi essentially means Tokyo-style sushi. In the 18th century, Tokyo was known as Edo and sushi was food specially invented for travellers who wanted bite size food on the go. Therefore, ingredients like vinegar, soy sauce, kelp and other ingredients were added to the rice to prevent spoilage or to make the rice lasts longer. Ayuko explained the brief history of sushi and types of sushi. Occasionally, she would take a book…

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    Tsukiji’s Outer Market

    April 21, 2014

    Warm Hospitality

    June 17, 2012

    Kokuto – Okinawan Brown Sugar

    December 27, 2024
  • Asia and Pacific,  Japan

    Tsukiji’s Outer Market

    If the Tsukiji fish market is too intimidating for you, take a walk in the narrow streets just outside the market. You will find a wealth of seafood, fresh vegetables including the wasabi roots, dried seafood like bonito flakes and dried squids and many varieties of dried seaweed or kelp. There are also shops selling handcrafted sashimi knives and Japanese porcelain ware. The best quality sashimi restaurants are also located in this outer market.

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    Samurai Temples

    April 26, 2014

    The Killing Fields

    June 12, 2013

    Quaint Ayyanar temple in Kothamangalam

    December 27, 2018
  • Asia and Pacific,  Cambodia

    The Killing Fields

    I visited the Killing Fields in Choeung Ek where more than 20,000 people were buried. This is a sad place to visit but very informative. It was just awful to think that I was standing on top of a mass grave where underneath lay thousands of bodies. There was a shrine that housed the skulls of the massacred people!! It is shocking that such things happened in Cambodia not long ago!

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    A Feast of Flavorful Tamil Nadu Delights

    January 15, 2025

    College Street – Mecca for Book Lovers

    December 27, 2015

    Life in a Houseboat

    June 17, 2012
  • Asia and Pacific,  India,  Maharastra

    People watching in Pune

    It is only in the countryside that you get to see more people in ethnic clothes! When travelling, I want to see people the way they are - the villagers are innocent and mostly shy people but their hospitality is so warm. They are always ready to share their food - language is not a barrier here - just with gestures they will convince you to have a drink or eat something in their houses. I love people and I do not class people into groups. In my eyes, all men are equal!

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    Food Event at Airway Hotel

    July 27, 2010

    Can’t Forget Goya Spam Onigirazu!

    December 17, 2024

    The Bangala – Unforgettable Chettinad Cuisine

    December 27, 2018
  • Asia and Pacific,  India,  Maharastra

    Shivaji Market

    When in Pune, visit the Sivaji market. You might consider being a vegetarian for life after seeing all that healthy, fresh looking vegetables on sale there. Most of them were probably just plucked from the trees that morning. The vendors were very friendly and the whole lot of them were like one huge family!! Check out the two women who are chiselling the mortar and pestles.

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    Sangamithirai – Where Every Dish Tells a Story!

    January 17, 2025

    Ho Chi Minh street foods

    February 11, 2013

    People Watching in Chennai

    June 23, 2017
  • Asia and Pacific,  Ho Chi Minh,  Vietnam

    Ho Chi Minh street foods

    There is lots more food in Vietnam than just Pho and Banh Mi. Vietnamese cuisine is all about fresh and simple ingredients. In Ho Chi Minh, everywhere you turn, whatever time it is, there are people preparing food or eating. People sit on low stools to consume their meals. When travelling always stick to freshly cooked hot food.

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    Handicrafts of Kerala

    June 17, 2012

    Tea and Spices at Nuwara Eliya

    October 8, 2012

    Street foods of Yangon

    June 21, 2014
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Devagi Sanmugam

As a chef, spice curator, and author of over 20 cookbooks, my life revolves around the exquisite world of food. I am deeply passionate about experiencing food in all its forms—I love to see, touch, smell, hear, and feel the ingredients that create culinary magic. Each spice tells a story, every herb evokes a memory, and the textures of food bring joy to my senses. Traveling is not just a pastime for me; it is an essential part of my journey as a culinary educator. Exploring diverse cuisines around the world allows me to expand my knowledge and understanding of food, enriching both my cooking and teaching. I revel in discovering new flavors and techniques that I can share with others, igniting their own passion for cooking. This blog is a heartfelt expression of my love for food—a platform where I can share my culinary adventures, insights, and recipes. Join me as we explore global cuisine, celebrating the beautiful and delicious experiences that food offers.

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