Tag Archives: Tips

Cafe Escapes: The Hunt

Posted on 17 May 2012 by

We’ve been hunting for new cafes with air-con in the past couple of weeks.   Frankly, it’s an absolute fun activity for me to visit and try out many different cafes.  It’s an adventure exploring and discovering new cafes each day. … 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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Cafe Escape Number Four: The Ice Cream Festival

Posted on 2 May 2012 by

Although we’ve had rain here in Chiang Mai, the humidity still makes the city seems like an outdoor, oh-naturrel-sauna. Today was no exception.  It was humid. After we picked up M, my daughter, from school we decided to surprise her … Continue reading →

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Cafe Escape Number Two: A Massage and a Cheesecake

Posted on 26 April 2012 by

Remember yesterday I said I won’t cook dinner until it rained.  And today, yes, it’s raining at 5pm.  Oh sure, no problem!  You’re welcome, the good people of Chiang Mai. I say I’m not cooking until it rains once in … Continue reading →

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Cafe Escape Number One: Macadamia Nut Brownie

Posted on 25 April 2012 by

It’s been so HOT here in Chiang Mai. Last year around this time, we left CM and went back to the US to spend time with family. At this very moment, as I write this post, it is 38C/101F.here. We … 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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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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How to Make Fried Rice with Whatever You Have in Your Pantry or Fridge

Posted on 28 May 2011 by

I’m sure you’ve seen more than enough fried rice recipes in your lifetime.  So I’m here to add  one or two more to your collection.  It’s my duty.  How can I have an ‘Asian Food with a twist of Burmese … Continue reading →

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