Breaking Bread

Despite pizza's undoubtedly Italian origins, it has spread across the world over the past century, popularised in American cities like New York and Chicago, then further catalysed by the spread of pizza franchises like Domino's and Pizza Hut. In Malaysia too we seem to be in the throes of a pizza wave, with artisanal pizza parlous taking over the torch from the pizza franchises of old. We talk to one such Malaysian pizza upstart—myPizzaLab. Its founders, Chin Ren Yi and Jared Yeo, tells us about their pizza philosophy, talk traditional vs. modern pizzas, and weigh in on the pineapple-on-pizza dilemma.

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Despite pizza's undoubtedly Italian origins, it has spread across the world over the past century, popularised in American cities like New York and Chicago, then further catalysed by the spread of pizza franchises like Domino's and Pizza Hut. In Malaysia too we seem to be in the throes of a pizza wave, with artisanal pizza parlous taking over the torch from the pizza franchises of old. We talk to one such Malaysian pizza upstart—myPizzaLab. Its founders, Chin Ren Yi and Jared Yeo, tells us about their pizza philosophy, talk traditional vs. modern pizzas, and weigh in on the pineapple-on-pizza dilemma.

Ah, spiciness! Many cuisines of the world wouldn't be complete without the aroma and heat of the chili pepper. But really, what is it about spiciness that makes it so saliva-inducing, so flavourful, so head-scratchingly addictive? In this two-part episode, we first learn about the science behind spiciness from Dr. Chong Li Choo, a lecturer and culinology programme director from Taylor's University. Then, we hear from JinnyboyTV's Jin Lim & Brandon Ho about Hot Guys, their latest YouTube series where they eat the spiciest food around Malaysia.

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Ah, spiciness! Many cuisines of the world wouldn't be complete without the aroma and heat of the chili pepper. But really, what is it about spiciness that makes it so saliva-inducing, so flavourful, so head-scratchingly addictive? In this two-part episode, we first learn about the science behind spiciness from Dr. Chong Li Choo, a lecturer and culinology programme director from Taylor's University. Then, we hear from JinnyboyTV's Jin Lim & Brandon Ho about Hot Guys, their latest YouTube series where they eat the spiciest food around Malaysia.

Veganism has been shaking up the food world in recent years. From nut butters to açaí bowls to the all-too-common avo toast, we've been seeing more and more vegan foods in our daily meals. So this week, we speak to Ishpal Bajaj, co-founder of Kind Kones, one the most successful vegan brands in Malaysia. He talks about the beginnings of Kind Kones, how his vegan ice creams are made, and touch on the divisive topic of veganism.

Veganism has been shaking up the food world in recent years. From nut butters to açaí bowls to the all-too-common avo toast, we've been seeing more and more vegan foods in our daily meals. So this week, we speak to Ishpal Bajaj, co-founder of Kind Kones, one the most successful vegan brands in Malaysia. He talks about the beginnings of Kind Kones, how his vegan ice creams are made, and touch on the divisive topic of veganism.

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Veganism has been shaking up the food world in recent years. From nut butters to açaí bowls to the all-too-common avo toast, we've been seeing more and more vegan foods in our daily meals. So this week, we speak to Ishpal Bajaj, co-founder of Kind Kones, one the most successful vegan brands in Malaysia. He talks about the beginnings of Kind Kones, how his vegan ice creams are made, and touch on the divisive topic of veganism.

Veganism has been shaking up the food world in recent years. From nut butters to açaí bowls to the all-too-common avo toast, we've been seeing more and more vegan foods in our daily meals. So this week, we speak to Ishpal Bajaj, co-founder of Kind Kones, one the most successful vegan brands in Malaysia. He talks about the beginnings of Kind Kones, how his vegan ice creams are made, and touch on the divisive topic of veganism.

The humble banana is Malaysia's second most consumed fruit, topped only by coconuts, and yes, we have it more than durians! And while the world banana market might be dominated by one variety of banana—the Cavendish—over here in Malaysia, we're blessed with over 100 different cultivars. This week, Siti Aiysyah Tumin, a researcher from the Khazanah Rsearch Institute, talks about her published study of the Malaysian banana industry, divulges some surprising findings, and shares her favourite banana cultivars with us.

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Barbecue might be a cuisine and lifestyle tied to the American South, but here in Malaysia, we have a booming barbecue scene too. Nazri Jameson from Beard Brothers BBQ—one of the recent breakout stars of the KL barbecue scene—speaks to us about his start, the tribulations of BBQ in Malaysia, and how he makes the perfect beef brisket. 

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