Southeast Asia is perhaps one of the most culinarily diverse regions in the world, with many dishes gaining widespread fame (and sometimes notoriety), and reflecting the cultural exchanges that have influenced the culinary scene here. After all, nestled around one of the most trafficked maritime trade routes, Southeast Asia would have facilitated not only the … Continue reading The etymological mystery behind one of my most favourite dishes
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So, how did California get its name?
This is probably the most well-known state in the United States, alongside Texas, New York, and Florida. Among the largest states in the country, with among the highest populations, California is perhaps the state that has exported quite a fair bit of cultural, economic, and technological influences globally, from Hollywood to Silicon Valley. Yet, there … Continue reading So, how did California get its name?
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