Longan, Lamyai, or Dragon Eye Fruit ~ ลำไย
Longan fruit, AKA Lomyai, are now bursting out on trees all around Chiang Mai and other northern provinces. Our friend Loong Tong, a local red truck driver, has an orchard full of this fruit...
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Must Try Northern Thai Cuisine: Barometer Earthstar Mushrooms ~ “เห็ดถอบ” ขบเผาะดาวดิน ฟินสุดๆ
Shortly after the rainy season began, we noticed small trays of tiny brown spheres emitting a strong musty odor appeared in Chiang Mai markets. As it turns out, this is one of the most...
Must Try Northern Thai Cuisine: Khanom Jeen Nam Ngeow ~ ขนมจีนน้ำเงี้ยว เชียงใหม่
Having lived in Bangkok for over ten years before moving north to Chiang Mai, I thought I’d tasted just about every Thai dish known. Our new neighbor Aunty Dang proved me wrong and has...
Fun at the 2016 Chiang Mai Book Fair
Many thanks to the folks that turned out for the 2016 Chiang Mai Book Fair and stopped by The Booksmith booth to pick up a signed copy of our THAILAND 180 Collector’s Edition. My...
The 1st Chiang Mai Book Fair 2016 เชียงใหม่ บุ๊คแฟร์ ครั้งที่ 1
Here’s your chance to get a signed copy of the THAILAND 180º Collector’s Edition book along with some extra goodies, as well as meet the photographer and authors of this art/travel book. Chiang Mai’s...