Destination: Bali
Weekend Wanderlust
Destination: Bali, Indonesia
“Life, religion and art all converge in Bali. They have no word in their language for ‘artist’ or ‘art.’ Everyone is an artist,” Anais Nin once wrote about Bali. Rich with cultural traditions—music, dance, craftsmen, art, temples—it is no surprise a vibrant community of artists and designers have also taken up residence here. Add gorgeous mountain landscapes, crystal clear waterfalls and lakes and and world-class resorts with a focus on wellness and you are truly in another world here. Eat, pray, love, repeat.”
Chef: Degan Septoadji
@deganseptoadji
Chef Degan Septoadji is a celebrated Indonesian chef known for his expertise in traditional Indonesian cuisine, which he presents with a contemporary twist. He began his culinary career in Germany and has cooked at prestigious venues, including the 3 Michelin-starred Restaurant Schwarzwaldstube. At his Bali-based Café Degan, he serves signature dishes using fresh, local ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and lemongrass with a unique cooking style that emphasizes authenticity and rich, layered flavors. Chef Degan has also promoted Indonesian cuisine globally through culinary demonstrations at institutions like Le Cordon Bleu.
We chose to highlight Chef Septoadji for his culinary philosophy around using fresh, superfood ingredients like turmeric. This spice is native to Southeast Asia and has traditionally been used for its medicinal purposes before becoming an integral part of cuisine.
Kare Ayam Mild Indonesian Curry
Serves 4:
3tbsp vegetable oil
4 tbsp Bumbu Kuning yellow spice paste
250ml coconut milk
250ml chicken stock
21oz chicken thigh, cubed
5oz carrot, cleaned and cut
5oz zucchini, cleaned and cut
2 pcs red chilli
1tbsp fried shallots
Heat up the oil in a pot. Add the Bumbu Kuning and sweat until fragrant. Add coconut milk, stir evenly and cook for 1 minute. Pour in chicken stock and bring up to boil. Add chicken and carrot, reduce heat to simmer. Cook until chicken is half cooked before adding zucchini. Once chicken is cooked, turn off the heat, add chilli and sprinkle with fried shallot before serving.
Culinary Pharmacy Product Highlight:
Cacao Creme Face & Neck Plaster
This skin barrier boosting plaster combines superfood spices like turmeric utilized for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, to revive your skin by bringing out its natural glow. This plaster helps fight troublesome skin conditions like acne, eczema and psoriasis while reducing acne scars and brightening pigmentation. Cacao Creme nourishes you from the outside in, leaving you with a firm, supple and radiant complexion!
Vacation Outfit Inspo
Lucille Tote
Why we love this: Lightweight and roomy enough for all seaside necessities. Handwoven from palm leaves in Morocco and finished with Italian leather trim
'Beach Palm" Print Maxi Dress
The Stay: Nenggala Suite Ubud
@thenenggalasuite
Located in the rice patty fields fully emersed in nature, a dream getaway that brings a complete reset for both your mind and body!