Thai Cuisine and Culture: Boat Noodles – The Process
The secret of the soup (as I have only recently learned) is, drum roll please, blood. For a long time I wondered and delighted over the rich, heady broth that so gently cradled my rice noodles and herbs. Here’s what…
Thai Cuisine and Culture: Boat Noodles
One of my favorite Thai dishes of late has been the legendary Guai Dtiaw Rua, or boat noodle soup. Please allow me to elaborate….. ก๋วย เตี๋ยกว, or gawai/guai dtiaw, is often thought of as being something of Chinese origins, but…
Secret Shopping Siam: Bangkok After Midnight
Just as the sun pokes its head over the horizon, Bangkok comes alive with smells and sights that make the stomach growl and the mouth water. From the delectable moo bing grilled pork on a stick to quail with chives…
The King and Queen of Thai Fruit
In a country so full of fruits of all shapes, colors, sizes, smells, and textures throughout the year it’s easy for the passive observer to forget that Thailand has different growing seasons; different growing seasons in which some very different…
Bangkok Blooming: Siam Paragon Royal Orchid Paradise
Happy Mother’s Day! Thai style. Coming up to her Royal Majesty Queen Sirikit’s 81st birthday celebration, local businesses and venues are preparing to roll out the festivities – and the iconic Siam Paragon is no exception. Diving headlong into the…
Tales of Tragedy – Brokedown Bus
After a hurried trip to Laos that had me on the road for 3 days with precious little time to stretch out and recharge I returned home around midnight to find that I had to make a trip to a…
Fish Sauce – The Original Ketchup
Fish sauce is an amazing and versatile condiment with a surprisingly rich history that probably hits closer to home than you’d expect. Ketchup was actually based on fish sauce which was found by explorers in what is now Malaysia where…
The Healthy Side of Thai Food – Getting Your Green Fix
Thai food is full of delicious oddities that consistently delight even the most provincialized palate. What’s more exciting about a lot of Thai food than the incredible taste? The fact that it’s so healthy! Here are a few healthy tips…
