Description
This issue hopes to inspire you to not only think about the seeds that you choose to plant and consume, but noticing how we carry and spread the seeds in the little things we do.
Original features include:
Cover story — Winner of IACP Annual Food Travel Writing Award 2022 (International Association of Culinary Professionals, US): ‘Orange Was the New Black’, a story set across several villages in Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia, about a resilient seed and the people intertwined with it.
‘A Living Seed Bank’, the observations and ad hoc operations of the makings of an ex situ seed bank in Kampung Cempedak ‘Cempedak Village’, Kuang, Malaysia while seeking answers to “Why bother planting something we can’t eat?”
‘Nature’s Perfect Bead’, a photo essay about the sacred and aesthetic uses of Job’s tears, by documentarian and Bertha Fellow, Puah Sze Ning.
‘From Ground to Plate: It’s Not that Simple’ an unconventional story about quinoa, a story collected from its location of origin in Luquina Chico, Peru, by Fiona Cheung.
And more …
Recipes in this issue:
Nutmeg Fruit Syrup; Fennel Bee’s Knees and Cardamom Espresso Martini
Language: English
First printing: 2021
Country of origin: Malaysia
Pages: 96
Measurements (WxH): 159mm x 234mm
This issue of Plates was made with the support of the Rimbun Dahan Southeast Asian Artists Residency.
Standard shipping (NO tracking number):
We’re worth the wait — we promise!
For delivery addresses in Malaysia, please allow 7 – 10 working days (West Malaysia) and 14 – 21 working days (East Malaysia).
For destinations outside of Malaysia, estimate delivery time is 3 – 4 weeks.
Courier shipping (WITH tracking number):
Estimate delivery time is 1 – 2 weeks to major international cities around the world.
A tracking number for your parcel will be sent to the email address provided at checkout; please allow up to two working days.
All orders will be processed between 8am – 5pm GMT+8, Mondays to Fridays (except on major public holidays)
Backorders:
We’re a one-person operation! If you’re placing a backorder, please add 3 – 4 weeks to the estimated delivery time. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
For customs, returns/refunds, and other queries, please refer to our FAQ section. If your country is not listed in the delivery address section, please get in touch with us at hello[at]platesmagazine.com and we’ll try our best to help.
*IMPORTANT NOTICE DURING COVID-19: Expected delays*
Please bear in mind parcels may be subjected to unforeseen delays due to flight disruptions around the world as well as the varying and fluctuating border regulations between countries.
In spite of the current unpredictable global situation, we hope the stories in this independent food culture magazine will continue its journey across borders to evoke meatier conversations over every plate.
Thank you for patiently and resiliently seeking out alternative narratives.
