August is a busy month in school. I was very glad however that Sam’s birthday was on a weekend making it possible for us to go for a short weekend trip. We decided to go to Ubon Ratchatani as it is the closest big city from where we live. We got there late and exhausted….
That vegetarian place
Before the end of last year, my friend and I visited Bangkok Chinatown for a day. We didn’t really have anything planned, it just so happened that I wanted to be there as I’ve listed the area under my “Places to Visit in Bangkok 2018”. Come lunchtime, we went looking for this popular vegetarian place…
Vegan Red Curry
Straight up to the recipe everyone! I adapted this recipe from Hot Thai Kitchen, the only one I trust when it comes to cooking Thai dishes. I used: water 2 cups, hot dried shiitake mushroom 4-6 pieces tomato paste 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp Golden Mountain sauce 1 tbsp Panang Red Curry paste 2…
Thai Pumpkin Soup
I read a tweet about this guy saying something to the tune of ” I don’t want to read about the importance of food to you blah blah… I just want the recipe.” And we all went, either you learn to scroll down buddy AND don’t complain about it when you’re getting stuff for free.”…
Mushroom Nuggets and Japanese Potato Salad
Inspired by Washoku All of my Valentine’s Days in the past have been so remarkable I forgot all about them. Tonight, as I sit here taking a break, I realized I have nothing planned tomorrow. Well I do but that’s work-related and who wants to hear about that? My jowa is traveling to Munich to…
Vegan Red Curry Mung Beans on Jasmine Rice
I have always loved mung beans. Back home, the pre-boiled munggo it is mostly sautéed in garlic and tomatoes. I recently found out that there are major tribal differences in cooking the munggo guisado. Of course, I prefer the Ilonggo version, soupy and has additional vegetables in it. I consider it comfort food. Something Ilonggos…
Salt for Vanilla 