The market days of Bali

The market days of Bali

The Market Days of Bali FOOD CULTURE | BALI Published in Hello Bali – January 2015 I was brought up on a farm, spending my spring days assisting in the calving and lambing that consumed the lives of the farmers. From the rich soils would come our vegetables –...
Jogyakarta – So much more than a pretty face…

Jogyakarta – So much more than a pretty face…

Jogyakartaso much more than a pretty face… TRAVEL DIARIES | JAVA Published in Hello Bali – January 2015 Jogyakarta is close enough to Bali that you can afford to take a few days from your island schedule to explore this intriguing  part of Java, which while well...
East Java  – Surabaya to Malang

East Java – Surabaya to Malang

I love to travel to East Java, I am surprised so few people take the trip from Bali to be honest, I mean, it is easy to get to, there are trains, buses and planes, you can hire a car with or without a driver and in five days see vast changes of character and climate....
A bowl of goodness: Fish Head Soup

A bowl of goodness: Fish Head Soup

One of Indonesia’s most popular delicacies is Fish Head Soup.  This popular dish is full of aromatic herbs and spices that make a delightful meal out of some very basic ingredients. It’s a real tribute to resourcefulness of the cooks of Indonesia and their...
The Betutu story

The Betutu story

The Betutu Story FOOD CULTURE | BALI Published in Hello Bali – December 2015 Discovering the secrets of Balinese cuisine is a fascinating journey, and one that at times has an almost fairytale feel to it. Take for example the story of the bumbu genep. This mixture of...