Where our travels took us

Light on the garum of the Loire This ancient elixir, made from wild fish caught in the Loire, will add a touch of originality and unexpected flavors to your dishes. Often associated with Nuoc Mam sauce, this garum and its umami flavor can be used like soy sauce. Made in... Read More

BACK FROM INDIA State of Kerala Antoine, Buyer at Terre Exotique, tells us about his trip January 2023 Welcome to the Kerala region My trip to this remote mountainous region to meet our spice producers was a very exciting experience. Firstly, because I was able to meet up with our... Read More

VOATSIPERIFERY PEPPER, JEWEL OF THE MALAGASY CANOPY Piper borbonense Madagascar Harvest 2019 A true haven   Madagascar ! This enormous island (as long as the distance between Amsterdam and Madrid), located off the coast of Mozambique, is the haven to a generous ecosystem. The tropical climate of the “Red Island” provides a... Read More

In search of Ma Khaen berries.

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THE HEART OF INDIA Cardamom In the kingdom of spices, pepper is the King and cardamom is the Queen; a crown bestowed on the spice back in Ancient times due to its rich aromas and therapeutic virtues. Cardamom comes from the same botanic family as turmeric and ginger and is an... Read More

THE HEART OF INDIA CHAP5 Goan cuisine Goa is the historical heart of the world’s spice trade, a trendy tourist destination and an old hippie hang-out, it’s a state apart from the rest of India, forming a bridge between European and Indian cultures. Located in the West of India, on the... Read More

THE HEART OF INDIA The dabbawalas of Mumbai On our trip to Mumbai, Indian metropolis home to around 20 million people and the country’s economic capital, we met the dabbawalas: the city’s lunchbox deliverymen. Imagine a sprawling city stretching along the West coast of India, contained on one side by the... Read More