In the summer issue of Shanghai Centre, the cover story features 'anthropologist turned chef' Tzu-i Chuang. Shown on the cover here, Tzu-i is a speaker at TED Conference, and author of Anthropologist in the Kitchen. She is also the creator of numerous popular videos which can be viewed on Youtube here (in Chinese). Find her blog here. We were thrilled to see...
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Bamboo Utensils: The Number One Choice for Flavors, Sustainability and Style When it comes to chic kitchen and dining ware, few materials are causing quite as big a stir as bamboo. This natural wonder is conveniently light, and, when hand-cut and finished, lends itself to beautiful creations which are very modern in their simplicity and minimalism. Bamboo can provide a...
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We found this bamboo artifact in a small out-of-the-way shop on a trip to Northern Thailand. It was about 15 years ago. It was in a dark corner on a desk. It was an interesting shop. But this was the most interesting piece. We don't even think it was for sale. The shop clerk was a little apprehensive when we...
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Proclaimed 'eco expert' Danny Seo has a good story to tell. He raises awareness about the benefits of leading a lower impact, eco-lifestyle. bambu applauds this. We're certainly all for living a cleaner greener lifestyle. However, he recently got his facts wrong. Rather, he did not convey the complete story. And we felt a need to speak up! The Seo...
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