Magazine F #28, Spice

Magazine F is a food documentary magazine co-created by B and Baemin, a Korean food delivery unicorn startup. Each issue introduces one ingredient that has had a significant impact on the table around the world, with particular focus on how everyday ingredients are produced, how they are used from region to region, what the economic impact is, and how chefs handle each ingredient. In short, F encompasses the past, the present, and the future of food culture.

Spices are used as a side ingredient that adds flavour and flavour to the dish, and mainly refers to dried seeds, fruits, roots, stems, and flowers of plants. There are various types of spices used in different regions, such as peppers, peppers, mustard, garlic, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, and cumin, as well as different flavours. Spices developed around India, Indonesia, the Middle East and parts of North Africa have been regarded as precious luxuries to Europeans since the Middle Ages, making it a turning point in changing the history of world trade, and it has also had a great impact on shaping the identity of the country and the nation. Recently, it is attracting special attention from many foodies who want to transcend the boundaries of food culture because they can easily obtain spices from each country through online commerce.

Seoul, South Korea; 170mm x 240mm, 162 pages