Category Archives: My Picks

Cellophane Noodles and Bamboo Strips Recipe

Posted on 8 May 2012 by

We frequent several vegetarian restaurants here in Chaing Mai.  Chiang Mai is a vegetarian’s heaven since there are so many cafes and restaurants from which to choose. Often when I go to the Taiwanese vegetarian restaurant near Chiang Mai gate, … Continue reading →

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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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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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Lessons From Making Our Own Lemonade

Posted on 31 May 2011 by

Are you a Mom or a Dad? (Me in red: Yes, I’m a Mom!) Do you eat out much or sometimes? (Sometimes in the US and a LOT in Thailand) Do you talk to your kids about healthy eating, slow … Continue reading →

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Burmese Coconut Rice

Posted on 29 May 2011 by

This morning, my mother was looking through the pantry and said, “Ohn Hta Min, Saa Chin Tae!” which means “I want to eat some Coconut Rice!” So you can guess what we made for lunch today.  If you’ve never had … Continue reading →

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Burmese Pancakes: We Call Them Wheel Cakes in Burma

Posted on 28 May 2011 by

This post was originally written at  www.GotPassport.org on June 2010 before I started this food blog in April 2011.  It belongs here instead.  However, you’re welcome to visit me at @GotPassport where we document family travel and service with our … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Day Post: The Ability to Cook is a Gift that Keeps Giving

Posted on 7 May 2011 by

There’s so many reasons why I continue to have a passion for and a close relationship to creating good food. One of those reasons, a very important one, is my parents!  In 1980, as a family of five, my father … Continue reading →

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