Read more: Cake Hacks Every Baker Will Wish They Knew Sooner When banana leaves are used for cooking, they aren't dried out beforehand and still contain a lot of their own natural moisture. In fact, ...

With the ban on plastic bags taking effect as from Monday; she extended her culture’s creativity and carried her shopping in a similar environment friendly bag made of dried banana leaves.

Banana leaves are used in cooking in numerous parts of the world ... The word "barbacoa" is used to describe both the meat that's marinated in dried chiles and other spices, as well as the cooking ...

Beginning as a poster painter and working in charcoal on dried banana leaf, Tran Huu Chat quickly advanced to painting, printing and lithography. In 1956, he studied at the Hanoi Academy of Fine Art ...

Belacan is salted, fermented and dried shrimp paste that comes in small ... You can buy these ingredients, plus the banana leaves, lemongrass and bird's-eye chillies, in shops specialising in ...

From left: an open lei with shells, pincushion protea and braided dracaena leaves; a poepoe-style (rounded) carnation lei ...

Fresh, bright green leaves are more flexible, but only last for about a week when refrigerated. Dried banana leaves last longer and can be stored for several months in a sealed container before use.

Line a bamboo steamer with parchment paper perforated with holes (or a banana leaf or cabbage ... Si and Dave used fresh lotus leaves. In the UK only dried leaves are available, so soak them ...

Unlike many other types of insecticidal garden sprays, garlic can safely be applied to the leaves of plants ... Try placing a ...

The vegetables and meat are intricately wrapped with banana leaves using a braiding technique ... To do this, they dig a shallow pit, kindle a fire using dried coconut husks and tinder, and ...

Photo by: Tony McGregor, Living Asia Channel Another notable native Filipino hat is the "sarok," a pointed hat made from dried banana leaves and bamboo strips. It is commonly used by locals in ...

Tamales come wrapped in a banana leaf; the beef version includes refried black beans ... For enchiladas de res con curtido ...