If you’re a vegetarian – or prefer to eat lots of non-meat meals – this post is your resource for dining in Chiang Mai. Did you know that Northern Thailand – and in particular, Chiang Mai – is an easy…
Vegetarian Chiang Mai – 7 Restaurant Reviews
Category: Food
Akha Ama – Fair Trade Tourism Meets Coffee Culture
What is ‘fair trade’ and why should we care? If you love coffee, then it’s worth understanding the impact this popular drink has on the (often indigenous) folks who grow it. With it’s ever-increasing popularity in the western and the…
Organized Chaos, A Bangkok Market
Organized Chaos, Why you should visit a Bangkok Market In the midst of this nonstop city lies its soul. It is perhaps my favorite aspect of this bustling city. The local Talat. Organized chaos in a parking lot,…
Durian – A Love Hate Relationship
Durian also known as the king of fruits inspires passion amongst its lovers. And nothing less than disdain and disgust from its detractors. This delicasy {to some}is forbidden in most hotels throughout Southeast Asia, as well as in subways and…
Book Review: Communion
I know I’m not really qualified to say this, but I love Vietnamese food. Having spent a total of only three weeks in but a handful of the country’s cities, my exposure to Vietnam’s vast culinary vocabulary is limited at…
Book Review: Thai Food/Arharn Thai by David Thompson
I recently came across David Thompson’s 2002 tome, Thai Food/Arharn Thai in our small local library. Not accustomed to finding such exotic content here in the high Rockies, I checked it out without even bothering to flip through a few…
Viet’s Restaurant
Check out the mouthwatering, Vietnamese dishes at Viet’s restaurant the next time you find yourself in Denver, Colorado. Here’s a little sample of what you can expect . . … Continue reading
Recipe: Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad)
The ubiquitous, delicious Thai sour salad. Find it on any street corner or haut venue. This variation from thanks to Blue Elephant cooking school in Bangkok
Recipe: Gaeng Kiew Wan Gai (chicken green curry)
a Thai classic found in haut venues, local joints, street stalls and possibly every Thai restaurant outside the kingdom Ingredients 2 cups coconut cream 6oz sliced chicken meat 1-2T fish sauce 2c coconut milk 5-6 Thai Continue reading
My Favorite Asian City
Of all the cities I’ve visited in Asia, Georgetown Malaysia is hands-down my fav. This little urban enclave of people-packed streets and amalgam of architecture has got ahold of my imagination and won’t… Continue reading