Dinner

Pad See Ew – Thai Wide Rice Noodle Stir Fry

May 15, 2013
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I’ve been reading a few heavy books lately. It started with Confessions of an Economic Hit Man which reveals how developed countries exploit the undeveloped world for their own gains and how the “global empire” is booming and causing distress to local communities worldwide. From there I started reading The Shock Doctrine – which details the history [...]

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Grilled Chicken Salad with Thai Roasted Chili Paste

April 21, 2013
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It’s been a while since my last blog post. For a few days I was busy celebrating the Lao New Year in the country’s capital. And then a few more days I was traveling through remote villages without any wifi access. The new year festivities here are beyond awesome. The celebration lasts at least 3 [...]

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Minced Meat and Herb Salad – Laap

April 13, 2013
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The other day we volunteered in Luang Prabang Laos at an organization called Big Brother Mouse, which makes and sells children’s book in both Lao and English to be distributed to village children in more remote areas in Laos. Some of those kids would be receiving their very first book ever. I think this is [...]

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Fish Steamed in Banana Leaves – Mok Pa

April 10, 2013
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The Asian cultures are so incredibly resourceful, even 7 months into traveling in Asia I am still stunned by the various uses they find for some things. Banana leaves are used to wrap veggies, fish, noodles, you name it. Thin strips of bamboo are then used to secure the banana leaf satchels. No plastic needed. [...]

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Stir Fried Shrimp with Roasted Chili Paste

April 1, 2013
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I love shrimp, and do not get to eat it as often as I would like. I’m not even too picky. I’ll take boiled shrimp which I will happily peel myself and dip into mayonnaise. If I’ve got that I’m happy! Well, unfortunately I haven’t been able to get my hands on a stove or [...]

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Thai Morning Glory Stir Fry

March 29, 2013
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Stir fried veggies make perfect side dishes. It’s quick to make, lightly cooked and healthy. No mess, no fuss. Unlike in the US, here in Asia morning glory is everywhere. It’s this fascinating long stemmed green vegetable with long almost diamond shaped leaves. And it tastes really good. Trust me on that one.

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Beef Satay

March 19, 2013
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I’m not big on beef. I was never a fan of steaks (if anything I would demand my meat to be well done before letting it touch my lips) and I never jumped on the burger band-wagon. Last year apparently I only blogged and shared two beef recipes the entire year (both prepared for the [...]

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Penang Curry Stir Fry with Chicken

March 13, 2013
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Traveling and not gaining weight in no easy task. I mean sure, there are days when I’m out walking all day, but there are also those days when I’m on a bus all day. But there’s always one constant – an abundance of new and delicious food. And no matter how much excersice I’m getting [...]

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Home Fries

February 27, 2013
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I love traveling and eating the local food, like REALLY. But sometimes, when you’re sick all you (I) want is something familiar, something simple to remind you of home. And by sick I mean a mysterious illness possibly brought on by food poisoning or a case of heat stroke from a 3 day – 50 [...]

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Thai Pad Thai

February 18, 2013
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This post is sponsored by Tourisme Montreal Pad Thai is probably the first Thai dish I fell in love with. I would order it every chance I got and even now that I’m here in Thailand if I see it anywhere I must have it. From Junie, the founder of the Koh Lanta Time for Lime [...]

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