Monthly Archives: June 2011
Yummy Yam
What do you get when you put yam and gingko nuts together? + = Or nee, a traditional Chinese-Teochew dessert! I’ve always loved yam since I was a kid, from traditional Chinese food such as or nee (Teochew) and suan … Continue reading
Filed under kitchen adventures
“Vote No” Animal Placards
“Do not release animals into the parliament“ One of the “Vote No” animal placards by People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD), which has been making its rounds around Bangkok for the past couple of weeks.
Low-so Dining at Soi Thong Lor
To me, it’s really a pity if you cannot—or refuse—to eat street food in Bangkok. The quality and hygiene standards may be lacking at some stalls, but when you meet a good one, you are bombarded with a smorgasbord of … Continue reading
Filed under Bangkok, Isaan, street food, Thailand
Food Notes from Saigon
Reading Peter Jon Lindberg’s “Vietnam: The Ultimate Food Tour” [T+L Southeast Asia, September 2010] made me crave for pho, banh xeo and banh mi. One line from his drool-inducing piece particularly stood out: “The best way to tackle Hanoi is … Continue reading
Filed under coffee, food, street food, Vietnam
