About...

Ashlee is an Australian journalist currently living in Jakarta, Indonesia. She is skilled in print, radio, online and multimedia journalism, as well as photography. She is currently working as a copy editor on the web desk of the Jakarta Globe, a new English-language daily broadsheet newspaper. She is also available for freelance assignments.

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Is the world's fourth most populous nation. Almost 90 percent of the population identify as Muslim. It has more than 17,500 islands — but only around 6,000 are inhabited. It's home to diverse cultures and a growing tourism industry. Indonesia has thousands of stories waiting to be told.

Archive: Food writing

Cooking Class Offers Taste of Balinese Fare — Jakarta Globe

cooking-33The cooking classes at Janet de Neefe’s Casa Luna Cooking School give an excellent insight into the spices, produce and culture of Bali.

“Spicy, zingy, fresh-tasting, unusual and “I want some more of that one” were just some of the descriptors being thrown around.”

Story and photos by Ashlee Betteridge.

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Published in the Jakarta Globe newspaper on April 23, 2010.

Nasi Campur: Rice With a Side of Serendipity — Jakarta Globe

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Every nasi campur has a story.  Six short reviews of restaurants and street stalls in Bali selling one of Indonesia’s classic dishes.  Photos and story by Ashlee Betteridge.  Published in the Jakarta Globe newspaper, April 2, 2010.

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Perfecting the art of homely food with flair

Food review of Art Lounge Cafe in Coogee. Story Ashlee Betteridge, photos Luke Jones. Published in Village Voice Eastern Beaches, 2007.

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Taking the cake in a niche market

Food story on Cupcakes on Pitt, Bondi Beach. Story and photographs by Ashlee Betteridge. Published in Village Voice Eastern Beaches, 2007.

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