Monthly Archives: August 2011

What In The World Is ‘Khao Ku Kapeet’?

Posted on 29 August 2011 by

Hint: It’s edible and it’s yummy! When I came to Chiang Mai with my mother in 2008, the monks at Wat Si Moon (a Burmese temple) near Chiang Mai gate told us to go eat at a nearby small restaurant, … Continue reading →

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Seaweed Rolls and Wraps in Five minutes

Posted on 13 August 2011 by

When you are truly short on time or just kinda lazy and want a quick snack, you can make yourself some seaweed rolls or wraps. I may have mentioned this before, in case I have not, truth is, M’s BFF … Continue reading →

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To the Markets in Chiang Mai, Thailand: Visit #141

Posted on 12 August 2011 by

As I mentioned before, we go to the market very often here in Chiang Mai.  I try not to miss the Friday Morning Market if I can help it. So today, M and I ventured to another one of our … Continue reading →

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M Begs for Sushi (Entitled by M)

Posted on 11 August 2011 by

It’s been a week since M (my daughter) and I returned to Chiang Mai, Thailand.  I’ve been saying I wanted to go back to the tiny Sushi restaurant minutes away from our place.  Yesterday was the day.  After taking M … Continue reading →

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My Very Own Recipe: Noodle Salad

Posted on 9 August 2011 by

I love, love salads.  I grew up eating A LOT of salads when I was a kid in Burma (that was before I turned 13.  (More of my story  you can find here!) Yesterday, I went to the market (and … Continue reading →

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To the Markets in Chiang Mai, Thailand: Visit # 135

Posted on 9 August 2011 by

I love going to the markets.  I have no idea how many times we’ve been to the markets and groceries stores. I had to come up with a number for this series.  My calculation is estimated at 15 times a … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Salad Dressing Out of Simple and Healthy Ingredients

Posted on 9 August 2011 by

I was experimenting in the kitchen while we were back in Texas not too long ago. Didn’t want ranch and didn’t want to go out and buy new bottle for something else, I looked in the fridge to see what … Continue reading →

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Spicy Roasted Tomato, Onion & Garlic Paste

Posted on 9 August 2011 by

Don’t let the name fool you.  Honestly, I couldn’t think of a fancier or more attractive name for this dish.  I was ready to share this recipe with you.   You could use this like a condiment to add additional flavor … Continue reading →

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How to Make Your Own Soy Sauce Eggs

Posted on 7 August 2011 by

This is as easy as frying an egg.  Kids love them too.  Perfect for when you are too lazy to cook and for snacks anytime of the day. I admit, I did not grow up with this dish.  I was … Continue reading →

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On Enjoying a Fresh Coconut in Asia

Posted on 7 August 2011 by

Remember the trip we made to Talat Maung Mai Market?  Forgotten already?  It was just yesterday that I wrote about it! Sigh. So M insisted on buying a coconut at the market yesterday.  By dinner time we were devouring it.  … Continue reading →

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