Bringing the Taste of India Home
Many Thais have a custom of giving others gifts on their birthday. Yes, I know, it sounds strange, but it’s rooted in Buddhist tradition. These presents are given to celebrate their rebirth in human...
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A Quest for Bombay Duck ~ ตามล่าหา “บอมเบย์ดั๊ค”!!!
After eating a steady diet of lamb and chicken during our travels in India, I knew my wife was looking for something different. While we were waiting for our flight at the airport, I...
Silver, Silver, and Silver on Wualai Road in Chiang Mai: เงิน-เงิน-เงิน ณ ถนนวัวลาย
Lanna Silversmith Community: ชุมชนหัตถกรรมเครื่องเงิน At the beginning of the Lanna empire, King Mengrai built Chiang Mai to be its center. The city thrived and he was a much beloved king. Tragically, he was...
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...
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...