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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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Pizza Bagel Recipe

Posted on 7 May 2012 by

When we are feeling lazy and out of energy we do simple recipes.  This is one of them and my daughter especially loves this one.  She enjoys helping us make these and devour them afterward!  Moms, you can have your … Continue reading →

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Simple Shrimp and Onion Recipe

Posted on 6 May 2012 by

I like simple dishes with great flavors. Sometimes having a kid, simple is better and quicker. We cook a lot of vegetarian food at home.  However, while we were at Maung Mai the other day, we decided to get some … Continue reading →

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Shan Htamin Chin or Shan Tomato Rice

Posted on 9 February 2012 by

I made this last night  because M loves this dish and it is super easy to make. If you’re a vegetarian you’ll love this dish as well. Here’s how I made it for 3 people. Again, I don’t use exact … Continue reading →

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Burmese Palm Sugar Yogurt aka Dain Chin

Posted on 3 February 2012 by

I just returned yesterday from my beloved home, Burma .  I reunited with many of my extended family members during the  28-days I was there.  Reuniting does not go well unless there’s plenty of food around, and food we did … Continue reading →

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Burmese Daikon Soup with Tamarind

Posted on 30 December 2011 by

Sorry it’s been so long since I’ve shared any recipes and tips here on this blog.  In the past few months, we’ve been searching for a new place to live, then we moved, now we are trying to set-up our … 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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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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