/* ============================================================
   LABABDAR — REDESIGN OVERRIDES (2026)
   ============================================================ */

/* ==== 1. SCROLL PROGRESS BAR (in header) ==== */
.scroll-progress-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d4af37 0%, #f5d76e 50%, #d4af37 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, .8);
    z-index: 99999;
    transition: width .08s linear;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==== 2. PAGE-HERO GLOBAL — compact title, balanced height ==== */
.page-hero,
.ab-hero {
    min-height: 52vh !important;
    max-height: 520px !important;
    height: auto !important;
    padding: 90px 20px 60px !important;
    position: relative;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .page-hero,
    .ab-hero {
        min-height: 42vh !important;
        max-height: 380px !important;
        padding: 70px 15px 40px !important;
    }
}

.page-hero-content h1,
.ab-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}
.page-hero-desc,
.ab-hero-content p {
    font-size: clamp(.9rem, 1.2vw, 1rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin: 10px 0 16px !important;
}
.page-hero-label,
.ab-hero-label {
    font-size: .72rem !important;
    padding: 6px 16px !important;
    letter-spacing: 2px !important;
}
.ab-scroll-cue { display: none !important; }

/* Plant leaf decorations on hero */
.hero-plant-deco {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 4;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: .55;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.4));
}
.hero-plant-deco.left  { left: -20px;  bottom: -20px; width: 200px; transform: rotate(-12deg); }
.hero-plant-deco.right { right: -20px; top: -20px;    width: 180px; transform: rotate(15deg); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-plant-deco { width: 110px !important; opacity: .35; }
}

/* ==== 3. PREMIUM PRODUCTS — NEW LAYOUT (HOME) ==== */
.pp-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
    margin-top: 40px;
}
@media (max-width: 1180px) { .pp-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important; } }
@media (max-width: 880px)  { .pp-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 20px !important; } }
@media (max-width: 520px)  { .pp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; } }

.pp-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 49, 86, .08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, .15);
    transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1), box-shadow .45s, border-color .3s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.pp-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d4af37, #b88d2a);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
    z-index: 5;
}
.pp-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(11, 49, 86, .18);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, .55);
}
.pp-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.pp-card .pp-media {
    position: relative;
    height: 240px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9f5ec 0%, #f1ead7 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.pp-card .pp-media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(212,175,55,.18), transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.pp-card .pp-media img {
    max-width: 78%;
    max-height: 88%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.18));
}
.pp-card:hover .pp-media img { transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-4px); }

.pp-card .pp-cat {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: rgba(11, 49, 86, .92);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 11px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: 3;
}
.pp-card .pp-grain {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #b88d2a);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 11px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: 3;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212,175,55,.4);
}
.pp-card .pp-body {
    padding: 22px 20px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    background: #fff;
}
.pp-card .pp-body h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0B3156;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.pp-card .pp-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: #6a7a8c;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(212,175,55,.3);
}
.pp-card .pp-meta i { color: #5a8c3a; margin-right: 5px; }
.pp-card .pp-body p {
    color: #5a6a7c;
    font-size: .85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    flex: 1;
}
.pp-card .pp-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 11px 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3156, #14467a);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all .3s;
    margin-top: auto;
}
.pp-card .pp-cta:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #b88d2a);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}
.pp-card .pp-cta i { transition: transform .3s; }
.pp-card .pp-cta:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ==== 4. SUSTAINABILITY + QUALITY ASSURANCE — MODERN CARDS ==== */
.ab-health-grid,
.ab-feature-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .ab-health-grid, .ab-feature-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .ab-health-grid, .ab-feature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; } }

.ab-health-card,
.ab-feat-card {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbf8f0 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    padding: 36px 28px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, .18) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 49, 86, .06) !important;
    transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1), box-shadow .45s, border-color .3s;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
}
.ab-health-card::before,
.ab-feat-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(212,175,55,.12), transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .5s;
}
.ab-health-card::after,
.ab-feat-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -40px;
    right: -40px;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(90,140,58,.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    transition: transform .6s;
}
.ab-health-card:hover,
.ab-feat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(11, 49, 86, .15) !important;
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, .55) !important;
}
.ab-health-card:hover::before,
.ab-feat-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.ab-health-card:hover::after,
.ab-feat-card:hover::after { transform: scale(1.6); }

.ab-health-icon,
.ab-feat-icon {
    width: 64px !important;
    height: 64px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #b88d2a) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, .35) !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform .4s;
}
.ab-health-card:hover .ab-health-icon,
.ab-feat-card:hover .ab-feat-icon {
    transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08);
}
.ab-health-card h3,
.ab-feat-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif !important;
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #0B3156 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.ab-health-card p,
.ab-feat-card p {
    color: #5a6a7c !important;
    font-size: .92rem !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* ==== 5. HALL OF EXCELLENCE — REDESIGN ==== */
.awards-hof {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #06101e 0%, #0b1d35 50%, #06101e 100%) !important;
    padding: 100px 20px 90px !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.awards-hof::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(212,175,55,.08), transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(212,175,55,.06), transparent 40%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.awards-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    border: none !important;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .awards-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .awards-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; } }

.award-item {
    position: relative;
    padding: 44px 28px !important;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, .18) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04), rgba(212,175,55,.02));
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: all .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1) !important;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.award-item::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #d4af37, transparent);
    opacity: .5;
}
.award-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, .6) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(212,175,55,.08), rgba(212,175,55,.02));
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.4), 0 0 30px rgba(212,175,55,.15);
}
.award-num {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif !important;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, rgba(212,175,55,.2) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(212,175,55,.4);
    line-height: 1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}
.award-icon-wrap {
    width: 80px !important;
    height: 80px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 18px !important;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,.2), transparent 70%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.4);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}
.award-icon-wrap::before {
    inset: -6px !important;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(212,175,55,.3) !important;
}
.award-icon-wrap i {
    font-size: 2rem !important;
    color: #d4af37 !important;
}
.award-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif !important;
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
}
.award-org {
    font-size: .72rem !important;
    color: #d4af37 !important;
    opacity: .85 !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.award-year-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,.2), rgba(212,175,55,.06)) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.4) !important;
    color: #f5d76e !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 5px 16px !important;
}

/* ==== 6. EXHIBITION TEASER ON ABOUT PAGE ==== */
.ab-exhibition-section {
    padding: 100px 20px 90px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3156 0%, #14467a 60%, #0B3156 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #fff;
}
.ab-exhibition-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(212,175,55,.18), transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(212,175,55,.12), transparent 45%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ab-ex-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ab-ex-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}
.ab-ex-content .ab-label {
    background: rgba(212,175,55,.18) !important;
    color: #f5d76e !important;
    border-color: rgba(212,175,55,.4);
}
.ab-ex-content h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
    color: #fff;
    margin: 16px 0 18px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.ab-ex-content h2 span { color: #d4af37; }
.ab-ex-content p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.ab-ex-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.ab-ex-feat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.2);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.ab-ex-feat i {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #b88d2a);
    color: #fff;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: .95rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ab-ex-feat span { font-size: .88rem; color: #fff; font-weight: 500; }
.ab-ex-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #b88d2a);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(212,175,55,.4);
    transition: all .35s;
}
.ab-ex-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(212,175,55,.55); }

.ab-ex-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    perspective: 1000px;
}
.ab-ex-gallery .gimg {
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,.3);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
    transition: transform .5s;
    aspect-ratio: 1/1;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}
.ab-ex-gallery .gimg:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(20px) rotate(-3deg); }
.ab-ex-gallery .gimg:nth-child(2) { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(2deg); }
.ab-ex-gallery .gimg:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(2deg); }
.ab-ex-gallery .gimg:nth-child(4) { transform: translateY(10px) rotate(-2deg); }
.ab-ex-gallery .gimg:hover { transform: scale(1.05) rotate(0); z-index: 3; }

/* ==== 7. ABOUT VIDEO SECTION (lazy-load smart player) ==== */
.ab-video-section {
    padding: 100px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbf8f0 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    position: relative;
}
.ab-video-inner {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}
.ab-video-section .ab-label {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(212,175,55,.15);
    color: #b88d2a;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.4);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ab-video-section h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
    color: #0B3156;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ab-video-section h2 span { color: #d4af37; }
.ab-video-section .ab-vsub {
    color: #5a6a7c;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
}
.ab-video-player {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(11,49,86,.25);
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    background: #000;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.3);
}
.ab-video-poster {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transition: transform .6s, opacity .4s;
}
.ab-video-player::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,49,86,.25) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.5) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
    transition: opacity .4s;
}
.ab-video-play-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 3;
    width: 96px;
    height: 96px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #b88d2a);
    border: 4px solid rgba(255,255,255,.9);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(212,175,55,.6);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform .35s;
}
.ab-video-play-btn::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,.5);
    animation: videoPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes videoPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: .8; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.25); opacity: 0; }
}
.ab-video-player:hover .ab-video-play-btn { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08); }
.ab-video-player:hover .ab-video-poster { transform: scale(1.04); }
.ab-video-player.playing .ab-video-poster,
.ab-video-player.playing .ab-video-play-btn,
.ab-video-player.playing::before,
.ab-video-player.playing .ab-video-meta { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.ab-video-player video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 4;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .4s;
}
.ab-video-player.playing video { opacity: 1; }
.ab-video-meta {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 22px;
    left: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    z-index: 3;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: left;
    transition: opacity .4s;
}
.ab-video-meta .vtitle {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.ab-video-meta .vsub {
    font-size: .85rem;
    opacity: .85;
}

/* ==== 8. RECIPES PAGE — MODERN REDESIGN ==== */
.recipes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 30px !important;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .recipes-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; } }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .recipes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; } }

.recipe-card {
    background: #fff !important;
    border-radius: 22px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.15);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(11,49,86,.08) !important;
    transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1), box-shadow .5s !important;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.recipe-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(11,49,86,.18) !important;
}
.recipe-image {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16/11;
}
.recipe-image::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(0,0,0,.45) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}
.recipe-image img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    transition: transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1);
}
.recipe-card:hover .recipe-image img { transform: scale(1.1); }

.recipe-time {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    color: #0B3156;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.recipe-time i { color: #d4af37; margin-right: 5px; }

.recipe-content {
    padding: 24px 22px 22px !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}
.recipe-content h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: #0B3156;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.recipe-content p {
    color: #5a6a7c;
    font-size: .9rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex: 1;
}
.recipe-meta {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(212,175,55,.4);
}
.recipe-difficulty {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(90,140,58,.15), rgba(90,140,58,.05));
    color: #5a8c3a;
    border: 1px solid rgba(90,140,58,.3);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.recipe-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: #b88d2a;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .88rem;
    transition: gap .3s, color .3s;
}
.recipe-link:hover {
    gap: 10px;
    color: #d4af37;
}

/* Recipes signature section background */
.section-pattern {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbf8f0 0%, #ffffff 50%, #fbf8f0 100%);
    padding: 80px 20px !important;
    position: relative;
}
.section-pattern::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 30%, rgba(212,175,55,.06), transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 70%, rgba(90,140,58,.05), transparent 40%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.section-pattern .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ==== 9. SECTION HEADER (about page) — improve appearance ==== */
.ab-section-header .ab-label {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(212,175,55,.12);
    color: #b88d2a;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.35);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Hall of Excellence visibility safety net */
.awards-hof .award-item { opacity: 1 !important; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RECIPES PAGE — HARD RESET FOR IMAGE/TIME PILL DISPLAY
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.recipes-grid .recipe-card {
    background: #fff !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(11,49,86,.10) !important;
    transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
}
.recipes-grid .recipe-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(11,49,86,.18) !important;
}
.recipes-grid .recipe-card .recipe-image {
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 240px !important;
    aspect-ratio: auto !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    background: #efe7d4 !important;
    display: block !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}
.recipes-grid .recipe-card .recipe-image > img {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    min-width: 100% !important;
    min-height: 100% !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center center !important;
    display: block !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    transition: transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1);
}
.recipes-grid .recipe-card:hover .recipe-image > img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.recipes-grid .recipe-card .recipe-image::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(0,0,0,.35) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.recipes-grid .recipe-card .recipe-image > .recipe-time {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 14px !important;
    left: 14px !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    z-index: 5 !important;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.96) !important;
    color: #0B3156 !important;
    padding: 6px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 22px !important;
    font-size: .74rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    max-width: max-content !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.18) !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
}
.recipes-grid .recipe-card .recipe-image > .recipe-time i {
    color: #d4af37 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    font-size: .8rem !important;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   EXHIBITION — NEW STORY SECTION (Truth-style bg)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ex-story-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 20px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(46,125,50,.08), transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 100% 100%, rgba(212,175,55,.08), transparent 40%),
        #fdfaf2;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ex-story-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: .14;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='40' height='40' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='%2366bb6a'><path d='M17 3c-5 0-9 4-9 9 0 1.6.4 3 1.1 4.3L4 21l1.4 1.4 5-5C11.7 18.6 13.3 19 15 19c5 0 9-4 9-9 0-2.6-1-4.9-2.7-6.6C19.6 1.7 18.3 1 17 3z'/></svg>") 0 0/80px 80px;
}
.ex-story-wrap {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .ex-story-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } }
.ex-story-media {
    position: relative;
    height: 480px;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .ex-story-media { height: 380px; } }
.ex-story-img {
    position: absolute;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(11,49,86,.18);
    transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.ex-story-img.main { width: 72%; height: 75%; top: 12%; left: 4%; z-index: 1; }
.ex-story-img.sub-1 { width: 46%; height: 42%; top: 0; right: 0; z-index: 2; border: 6px solid #fdfaf2; }
.ex-story-img.sub-2 { width: 40%; height: 40%; bottom: 0; right: 6%; z-index: 2; border: 6px solid #fdfaf2; }
.ex-story-media:hover .ex-story-img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.ex-story-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 18px; left: 12px;
    z-index: 5;
    background: #fff;
    color: #0B3156;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .85rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.ex-story-badge i { color: #d4af37; margin-right: 6px; }
.ex-story-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(46,125,50,.12);
    color: #2e7d32;
    border: 1px solid rgba(46,125,50,.25);
    padding: 7px 18px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ex-story-eyebrow i { margin-right: 6px; }
.ex-story-text h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.6vw, 2.8rem);
    color: #0B3156;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.ex-story-text h2 span { color: #d4af37; }
.ex-story-text > p {
    color: #4a5b6e;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.ex-story-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 22px;
}
.ex-story-feat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(46,125,50,.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.ex-story-feat i {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,.18), rgba(212,175,55,.06));
    color: #b88d2a;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-size: .95rem;
}
.ex-story-feat span {
    color: #0B3156;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .88rem;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ORGANIC PLANT DECORATIONS — RECIPES PAGE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.section-pattern { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.section-pattern::before,
.section-pattern::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: .55;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: contain;
    background-position: center;
}
.section-pattern::before {
    top: 30px;
    left: -40px;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background-image: url('../images/plants/plant-basil.png');
    transform: rotate(-15deg);
}
.section-pattern::after {
    bottom: 60px;
    right: -30px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background-image: url('../images/plants/plant-mint.png');
    transform: rotate(20deg);
}
.section-pattern .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Page-hero plant decoration on recipes page */
.page-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero .recipe-plant-deco {
    position: absolute;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: .45;
}
.page-hero .recipe-plant-deco.left {
    bottom: -30px; left: -30px;
    width: 220px; height: 220px;
    background: url('../images/plants/plant-rice.png') no-repeat center / contain;
    transform: rotate(-12deg);
}
.page-hero .recipe-plant-deco.right {
    top: 30px; right: -20px;
    width: 200px; height: 200px;
    background: url('../images/plants/plant-curry.png') no-repeat center / contain;
    transform: rotate(18deg);
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
    .section-pattern::before,
    .section-pattern::after,
    .page-hero .recipe-plant-deco { display: none; }
}