Bangladesh and the Bangla language have a special place in Frederick’s heart. He has also become addicted to Bengali cuisine, “The taste of Bengali cuisine here is incredible. But they use excessive spices, I find it spicy.”
Frederick is also a fan of Bangladeshi vegetables and regularly eats some in his meals, “You can’t find red spinach in Europe. I love red spinach. I also love bhindi and other local vegetables.”
Among the seasonal fruits, Federick is particularly fond of mangoes. He said in Bengali, “I love eating mangoes. In Europe, we eat only one type of mango. Here I have eaten 15 types of mangoes. I tasted jackfruit for the first time in Bangladesh.”