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We learn about the traditional art of brewing artisanal loose leaf teas with Haiya Mughal, a certified tea sommelier and the founder of her own artisanal tea brand, Haiya Tea in the UAE. Haiya Tea website: https://haiyatea.com/ & Instagram @haiyatea. Here is the article she mentioned during the interview: 8 Steps to Make the Perfect Cup of Tea, Every Time. FOOD TOURS Feast with us on our food tours at fryingpanadventures.com You can also chat with us on Instagram (@fryingpanadventures), Facebook or Twitter (@fryingpantours).

We brainstorm ideas to spice up the big bird with a regional twist by calling on Dan and Fix, the dynamic duo behind Dubai's premium butchery and smokehouse, Carnistore. This episode is a rerun of our interview with them from 2020. Carnistore website: https://carnistore.com & Instagram @carnistore.  FOOD TOURS Feast with us on our food tours at fryingpanadventures.com You can also chat with us on Instagram (@fryingpanadventures), Facebook or Twitter (@fryingpantours).

Haya Bishouty, the young 'grandma' behind a Palestinian supper club in Dubai, shares three traditional Palestinian dishes you have to try. You can learn more and join her supper clubs by booking here. You may also connect with her on Instagram @hayasktchn. FOOD TOURS Feast with us on our food tours at fryingpanadventures.com You can also chat with us on Instagram (@fryingpanadventures), Facebook or Twitter (@fryingpantours).

We dip into jars of spicy relish inspired by flavours of the Middle East, Mediterranean and East Asia. Our guest speakers are two Dubai-based small-batch culinary artisans. Rasha Itani from S'Hauce and Ali Shawwa from Banak Kitchen. How to Get Your Jars: Contact Rasha Itani from S'Hauce (@shauce_ae) or order directly at https://shauce.zbni.co/, Ali Shawwa from Banak Kitchen (@banak.kitchen). FOOD TOURS Feast with us on our food tours at fryingpanadventures.com You can also chat with us on Instagram (@fryingpanadventures), Facebook or Twitter (@fryingpantours).

Yulia Belal, the Russian founder of Organic Dumplings Dubai takes us on a journey from pelmeni to momos, a fascinatingly interconnected world of delicious dumplings.  Here's how to find Organic Dumplings Dubai online: http://organicdumplings.ae/ and connect with them on Instagram @organicdumplingsdubai. Chat with us on Instagram (@fryingpanadventures), Facebook or Twitter (@fryingpantours).

We dive into the bouncy world of Japanese Udon noodles with Christopher Gunson, the founder of Dubai's first dedicated udon noodle shop, Maru Udon. Here's how to find Maru Udon online: https://linktr.ee/maruudon and connect with them on Instagram @maru.udon. Chat with us on Instagram (@fryingpanadventures), Facebook or Twitter (@fryingpantours).

We dish out a flavour-packed soupy episode with the founder of a homegrown brand, Soule Soups. This is Chef Alex Stumpf's latest food baby, though his reputation precedes him as the Executive Chef and Co-Founder of BB Social Dining in DIFC.  Here's where to order Soule Soups online (https://linktr.ee/soulesoups) and connect with them on Instagram @soulesoups. Chat with us on Instagram (@fryingpanadventures), Facebook or Twitter (@fryingpantours).

We chat with the The Kakao Guy, a Filipino entrepreneur whose locally made, exquisitely creamy nama chocolates have got us completely hooked! Find The Kakao Guy at https://thekakaoguy.com or on Instagram (@thekakaoguy) and Facebook (thekakaoguy). Chat with us on Instagram (@fryingpanadventures), Facebook or Twitter (@fryingpantours).

The 'grandmother' of Dubai's specialty coffee scene, Kim Thompson from RAW Coffee Company, shares why even a non-coffee drinker might want a stash of beans in their pantry. You may find RAW Coffee at https://rawcoffeecompany.com/ or on Instagram (@rawcoffeecompany), Facebook (rawcoffeecompany) or Twitter (@rawcoffee). Chat with us on Instagram (@fryingpanadventures), Facebook or Twitter (@fryingpantours).

We visit our favourite Palestinian bakery Mama'esh to make a fresh za'atar and cheese manousheh with the Palestinian baker, founder and Managing Director, Hussam Hasan El Batta. You may find Mama'esh at https://www.mamaesh.com/en/ or on Instagram (@mamaeshme)  Contribute to the #FreePalestine Culinary Anthology We are attempting to compile and showcase stories of Palestinian foods and ingredients over our social media platforms. If you have a story to share, please contribute to this culinary anthology by filling out this survey. Thank you for contributing—every voice counts. Credits for the Mama'esh sound track: Hicaz Zeybek by Seyyah on Free Music Archive. Chat with us on Instagram (@fryingpanadventures), Facebook or Twitter (@fryingpantours).

We learn the nutritional secrets and top tips for grandma-style bone broth with Hadil Khatib, the founder of The Broth Lab. Find The Broth Lab at most major hypermarkets and online through their parent website, roost.ae. You may also connect with them on Instagram (@thebrothlab) Chat with us on Instagram (@fryingpanadventures), Facebook or Twitter (@fryingpantours).

We chat with the granddaughter of a baker who started a Tres Leches dynasty in 1982 in Mexico City. Alicia Silva shares how she's bringing her grandmother's luscious milky cakes to her current home, Dubai.  You may find more about 3L Pastelerias in Dubai on Instagram (@3ldubai) or order via WhatsApp at wa.me/971585943319. Chat with us on Instagram (@fryingpanadventures), Facebook or Twitter (@fryingpantours).

Replay from Season 1: Chatting about the ingredient 'sumac' with Dima Sharif, the founder of Mooneh LLC and author of Plated Heirlooms.  You can find sumac and a range of other pantry ingredients as well as cooked meals at https://moonehllc.com. Follow Dima Sharif on Instagram @dimasharifonline. BOCA X FRYING PAN ADVENTURES IFTAR We hope you'll join this collaborative Iftar inspired by the flavours of Old Dubai at BOCA in DIFC. You can learn all about it at fryingpanadventures.com/boca. Music Credits: Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/  

Melody Mok behind Dubai's latest chilli sauce range, Curious Elephant, gives us delicious (and some rather strange!) pairing ideas for Asian chilli sauce, oil and sambal. Learn more about Curious Elephant on her website where you can grab a few jars of Mel's hot sauces or meet her in person while the Ripe Market is in season. You can also find a quick listing of the pairings suggested on our our blog here. PLEASE SUPPORT US DURING THE PANDEMIC We'd greatly appreciate your support in keeping this show and our work going during these challenging times when we're not out doing tours. Please consider purchasing our online spice guide, The Ultimate Guide to the Spice Souk, for any amount of your choice starting at a minimum of AED 50. This guidebook may be accessed from any web browser or through our mobile app that’s available for download on Google Play or App Store.

Nana Mancell, the founder of Veghana, helps us discover the versatile vegan options that West African cuisine traditionally serves up. Learn more about Veghana here and order their meals for your next big event or simply a night in with family or friends. You can also find our blog post on Veghana on our website. PLEASE SUPPORT US DURING THE PANDEMIC We'd greatly appreciate your support in keeping this show and our work going during these challenging times when we're not out doing tours. Please consider purchasing our online spice guide, The Ultimate Guide to the Spice Souk, for any amount of your choice starting at a minimum of AED 50. This guidebook may be accessed from any web browser or through our mobile app that’s available for download on Google Play or App Store. Ad Break Music Credits: I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/honor/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/

Marilyne Defer, the founder and chef behind a plant-based meal plan service called Pumpkin & Kale, shares easy techniques to transform 5 routine dishes into delicious plant-based ones. You can find Pumpkin & Kale online, on Instagram and Facebook. Grab the round-up of dishes and techniques that Marilyne shared on our blog here. PLEASE SUPPORT US DURING THE PANDEMIC We'd greatly appreciate your support in keeping this show and our work going during these challenging times when we're not out doing tours. Please consider purchasing our online spice guide, The Ultimate Guide to the Spice Souk, for any amount of your choice starting at a minimum of AED 50. This guidebook may be accessed from any web browser or through our mobile app that’s available for download on Google Play or App Store. Ad Break Music Credits: I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/honor/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/

One of the founding sisters behind HEARTIGRUB, Arti, shares 4 spice blends that can infuse magic into our cooking—and give us tips on how to use spices most effectively in our kitchens. You can find HEARTIGRUB online and on Instagram. Grab a list of the 4 spice blends mentioned on the show on our blog here.

Chang Sup Shin, the CEO of the country's most-loved Asian specialty store 1004 Gourmet, shares 5 Asian items that should become pantry essentials. You can find 1004 Gourmet online and on Instagram, and Chang Sup Shin on Instagram here. Grab a list of all the ingredients mentioned on the show on our blog here.

Faiza from Earth and Ethics tells us about 3 traditional cookware materials that must make a comeback in our kitchens: cast iron, soapstone and clay.  You can find Earth and Ethics on Instagram. Partner shout-out on this episode: Gulf Photo Plus, the region's leading photography education resource. Learn more about them at http://gulfphotoplus.com/ and check out Mohamed Somji's photo mentioned during the show here.