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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Chicken Stuffed Lemongrass – Oua Si Khai

April 7, 2013
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What are your thoughts on lemongrass? Love it, hate it? Never even heard of it?  I for one, love it. For those of you not familiar with it it is a long stemmed herb, hailing from India and tropical Asia and used in teas, soups, curries, stir fries, you name it. With a citrusy flavor, [...]

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Lao Eggplant Dip – Jeow Mak Keua

April 4, 2013
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I’m breaking the chain of Thai themed recipes here to bring a Lao based dish today. D and I recently crossed the border into Laos and have been enjoying the sleepy country for the last few days. Things move slowly here. People are in no hurry, everywhere we go there is a relaxed vibe, and [...]

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March 2013 Traffic and Income Report – $1721

April 3, 2013
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Hello All – D here. Currently we’re in Laos and Vicky is at a cooking class. I figured I’d try to make myself equally as useful by writing our March income post before she gets back.  Let’s dive in, shall we? Traffic: March was AvocadoPesto’s best traffic month ever, beating August by a hair. A [...]

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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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Sweet and Sour Spicy Fish with Deep Fried Basil

March 25, 2013
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Let’s start with the basil portion of the title. Did you know that even basil can be deep fried? This thought never even crossed my mind, until my cooking class at Time for Lime on Koh Lanta, Thailand. It’s not so much deep fried as “flash” fried, dipped in hot oil for a few seconds [...]

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Peanut Sauce

March 23, 2013
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  I normally don’t set aside a separate post for sauces, but honestly this peanut sauce was so out-of-this-world that it deserves it’s own spot on the blog. I mean this doesn’t even compare to those bottled, pre-packaged, additive ridden sauces. This is made from the heart and it shows.

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Turks and Caicos Traditional Cuisine

March 22, 2013
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Turks and Caicos host thousands of tourists every year and the majority of them leave the Caribbean islands impressed by the local cuisine, especially the fish lovers. There are all kinds of fish and fish roes in the sea around this tropical paradise that are the main ingredient for various recipes typical for the islands. [...]

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An Easter Feast this Spring

March 22, 2013
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The springtime, especially around Easter, has to be one of peoples’ favourite times of the year. It’s a great opportunity to combine a love of food with another passion – travel.  Combining an Easter theme, here are some favourite destinations and related dishes perfect for an Easter feast this spring – eggs, chicks, bunnies and [...]

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