Hinduism in Bali has various kinds of celebrations that are adhered to. Apart from Galungan and Nyepi, Siwaratri is also known. Siwaratri consists of 2 words, namely Shiva and Ratri. Shiva comes from Sanskrit which means kind-hearted, forgiving, giving hope and making happy. While Ratri is night which can also be interpreted as darkness. So […]
Finding the right drink to go with your BBQ pork ribs can be challenging, but we have put together a list of perfectly suited drinks for this job. One of the fine drink to pair with BBQ pork ribs is cocktail. Finding the best cocktail When it comes to finding the perfect cocktail to pair […]
Bali is home to some seriously smoking barbecue joints, as the culture involved a heavy BBQ meal as traditions. The long history of course derived from the Hindu and the legend of Majapahit Empire in it. As time flows by, the BBQ life in Bali slowly evolves. The western and the chinese influence the BBQ […]
There are few things as summery as barbeque. As the weather warms, the grass is high and smells sweet, and the long days beg us to remain outdoors as much as possible. This means bringing our cooking outdoors with us. The easiest way to do so is also man’s most primal. Make a fire. Suspend […]
For many home cooks, the barbecue is synonymous with ribs! Yet many versions of the “ideal” barbecue ribs exist– especially now that we have unlimited access to food shows, cooking blogs, online recipes and many other sources of inspiration. To summarize them, here are our thoughts: Marinate before grilling A technique as old as cooking […]
We are in the verge of celebration of Christmas, of course you have prepared everything, including special dishes on a special night. It’s the same in many dining places. Many places offer special menus. Like what? The popular one is Turkey, obviously. Turkey for Christmas Let’s admit it, a whole turkey is the best and […]
If you are a BBQ enthusiast, it is likely that you already understand the place that wood-smoked ribs have on the Balinese BBQ style landscape. One of them are us, Warung Pondok Madu. For us it is essential to know precisely what kind of wood to use for the smoking process and how different wood […]
Wherever you travel, you are going to find someone doing something exciting with meat and burning logs. However, as with everything, there are apprentices, and then there are masters. The best BBQ is a magical thing. It might be the most basic cooking method we have, but the blackened char and smokey blanket imbued by […]
What’s good with honey? There are very few foods that aren’t immediately complemented by this delicious natural syrup. Whether as a dip or as a sauce, honey is an incredible addition to any meal, but what are some of its uses in cooking with heat? The use of honey in BBQ is long and storied, […]
Some people are in the love and hate relationship regarding spicy food. But however the rocky relationship, we might miss and crave some spicy food. Why do we like spicy food so much? There is an excellent reason for obsessing over spicy food. Because eating spicy can cause your body –pituitary gland and hypothalamus specifically, […]