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Taste Indian flavors and support underprivileged women in Hyberabad​

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Luqma Kitchen is a new entity in the food industry which helps empowering underprivileged women through a commercial community kitchen. Luqma Kitchen is part of SAFA, an NGO for women and youth empowerment. There, women aquire skills and improve their cooking technique to have a better life. In this way, they make dishes such as the famous Biryani, a traditional Indian plate with rice and a delightful cardamom taste. 

With this experience, you can enjoy a lunch at Luqma Kitchen. Women at Luqma create dishes with authentic flavors. Your participation in this experience will help women and give you a taste of India.

Discover the benefits of Indonesian medicinal plants and make traditional Jamu in Jakarta

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In Indonesia, herbal medicine has been seen, from generation to generation, as a traditional way to improve people’s quality of life. This is also Jony Yuwono’s belief, who is the founder of Acaraki. Acaraki is a place which specializes in making Jamu, a juice made from several medicinal plants authentic to the island of Java. 

Come and witness the making of Jamu, the recipe for which has been handed down from mother to daughter. While all Jamus contain the same ingredients (turmeric and ginger), the taste depends on each recipe, and you will discover that each Jamu has its own character. The one you’ll be making in this workshop is made out of coffee harvested in West Java, on the local Bogor farm.

As you make your juice, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the stories of the hosts, who will be delighted to pass on their expertise to you. Afterwards, you will be able to taste your own Jamu and give your body a boost.

Enjoy a gastronomic bike tour adventure in Jakarta

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Eat & Stroll is a culinary bike tour in Jakarta. One of the hidden gems of the tour is a quaint coffee shop located in the Batavia Pantai Indah Kapuk area called Rumah Kopi Papowi. In addition to offering coffee, the place also serves Chinese & Indonesian comfort foods, including the owner’s personal favorites. 

Embark on a bike tour and become enthralled in this gastronomic love affair, where you will experience a mouth-watering food adventure to uncover the culinary secrets of Pantai Indah Kapuk such as the famous recipe of the nasi goreng – a traditional fried rice dish – and its surroundings.

You will meet the 3 generations of owners, Akong, Papa and Owi, the little boy who likes to help his father and his grandfather by making the drinks or finishing the doughnuts stock.

Discover how to make traditional balinese coconut-based snack in Kuta​

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In Bali, there are several types of traditions that require the presence of certain snacks at religious events, such as the Jaje Uli. Mrs Ni Made Margi began cooking Jaje Uli at home 50 years ago.

At first, it was only for religious ceremonies, but today she teaches the preparation of Jaje Uli in her own way, preserving the traditional recipe that has been handed down from generation to generation. 

You will take part in a workshop to learn how to make this traditional Balinese snack, in the house of Mrs Ni Made Margi. All processes are still conducted in the traditional way and your host uses natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. At the end, you will taste the traditional Jaje Uli that you have prepared.

Blend your own Indonesian coffee in Tangerang 

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Kopi Kebon Kita offers a one-of-a-kind experience, allowing coffee enthusiasts to delve into the art of blending their own personalized coffee flavors, guided by expert baristas. Whether you prefer a bold and robust flavor or a smooth and delicate taste, this workshop at Kopi Kebon Kita provides a unique platform to craft the perfect cup of coffee tailored to your preferences.

You will have the opportunity to learn about different local coffee beans, understand their distinct characteristics, and experiment with various ratios to create your own signature blend. With the serene atmosphere of the garden setting and the experience of Kopi Kebon, you will be in the perfect environment to explore your creativity and refine your coffee palate.

This three-steps workshop begins with a tasting, followed by the creation of your blend, and concludes with tasting your own coffee alongside some snacks.

Visit an Italian masseria near Lecce and discover the process of making Giuncata cheese

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To immerse yourself in the authenticity and traditions of Puglia’s culture, exploring the Salento countryside and visiting the Masseria Cinque Santi is a must.

The Cucugliato family welcomes you to a hidden heaven made of palm and olive trees, where sheep and goats graze freely on the Salento grasses. And it’s in this setting that delicious, traditional cheeses are made.

Join the family for a workshop on how to make giuncata, a traditional local fresh cheese. Guided by Lina, the farm’s passionate owner, you’ll have the opportunity to discover the methods she uses on a daily basis. You’ll make giuncata by hand and take it with you in a reed container wrapped in fig leaves.

Discover the flavors of Sicily in a traditional market in the center of Palermo

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The Capo market is a must-see in Palermo. Located in an ancient district known as Seralcadio, the Capo market is the most authentic and traditional market in town. It offers insights into the history of Palermo, formerly under Arab domination. Enter through the famous Porta Carini and immerse yourself in the gastronomy, flavors, colors and history of Palermo. 

Discover the Capo market, a truly lively landmark, by first smelling the various odors emanating from the many stations selling typical Sicilian food.

Then take a minute to talk with the vendors, who will speak with passion about their local products, harvested or made with care each day. Finally, taste what they have to offer, such as Arancina, a saffron rice ball filled with peas, meat and cheese and fried in breadcrumbs.

Try homemade fettucine recipes in the heart of Roma

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Thanks to movies and famous photographs, the typical Roman cuisine is known worldwide for its authentic, simple and yet mouth-watering dishes. At Mattarello Piazza Bologna, fresh fettucine, the typical roman pasta, are prepared every morning and with passion in the restaurant’s small laboratory using locally sourced ingredients. 

During an ordinary morning, enter the laboratory and discover how to make this renowned fettucine. Learn about the techniques and skills to make your own pasta,  then discover the recipes of different typical sauces.

The most famous are the renowned Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe, with black pepper and pecorino, and Amatriciana, made with pork “guanciale”, pecorino and tomato sauce. Finally, taste the recipes you’ve carefully prepared all morning.

Live a traditional Japanese dining experience in Kyoto​

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Nestled in the heart of the famous Gion District, Ryotei Bungo restaurant offers a unique experience that combines wagyu degustation with a Geisha performance. The restaurant has been designated by the city of Kyoto as a traditional building, and has been preserved for many years.

Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience that allows you to savor the finest wagyu beef. You can choose from a variety of courses that are served on carefully selected Japanese tableware, with sake pairing also available as an option. Additionally, you will attend a Geisha performance by Maiko and Geiko, two accomplished geishas who perform traditional dances and games.

Try Japanese Hida Wagyu grilled beef 

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Located next to Mercure Hida Takayama, Ajikura Tengoku is a Yakiniku restaurant beloved by both locals and tourists. To fit with the Yakiniku tradition, the restaurant uses traditional Japanese methods, by cooking meat and vegetables over charcoal. Ajikura Tengoku restaurant exclusively uses the finest beef, meticulously raised by local cattle farmers to serve premium cuts of Hida Wagyu beef in the restaurant.

You’ll have the opportunity to meet Ajikura, the chef, who cooks wagyu which is produced by Hayato Yamamura of Yamayu Livestock. Ajikura works closely with Hayato, an award-winning farmer responsible for the splendid Hida cattle carefully raised throughout the entire process, from breeding to nurturing.

You’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at Ajikura Tengoku, tasting the finest meat, carefully prepared using traditional Japanese methods.

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