Sompong Thai Cooking School
Last week I decided it was time to brush up on my culinary skills, so I signed up for a half-day cooking class at the fantastic Sompong Thai Cooking School. I had heard good things about this family-run cooking school,…
Great Eats Chiang Mai
I recently visited Chiang Mai and had a delightful time up there. I love dining out so of course visiting some of the city’s many, many great restaurants was part of the plan. Compared to Bangkok, Chiang Mai has a…
Som Tam Nua
Thai green papaya salad, or som tam, is a delicious dish that originated in the Isaan region in northeastern Thailand. Today it can be found in restaurants and food stalls throughout the country. Tangy, spicy and crunchy, it’s perfect on…
Chinese Mooncake Day
Chinese Mooncake day i.e. Mid-Autumn Festival is an annual festival celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month of the Chinese calendar. It’s also known as the Moon Festival because at this time of the year the moon…
Famous seafood restaurants in Bangkok
We often talk about food in this blog, and for a good reason: Bangkok is a food lover’s dream come true! This week I’ve been enjoying lots of fresh, delicious seafood, and thought it would be a good opportunity to…
Bangkok’s best rooftop bars
No matter what season it is, one of the best ways to experience Bangkok is with a bird’s-eye view over the city’s magnificent skyline. Here are some excellent places to visit for a nice, refreshing cocktail or a delicious meal…
Tips for ordering vegetarian food in Bangkok
Despite living in a mainly Buddhist country, Thai people are rarely vegetarian. I am actually yet to personally meet one. Although there are many yummy vegetable dishes, pure vegetarian food is quite hard to find in normal restaurants. Having…
Foodland on Ramkamhaeng
So I went shopping last night, late last night. I know, it’s a dreadfully exciting business – late night shopping, but this was indeed a special occasion. I like the Foodland on Ramkamhaeng for odds and ends of old favorites…
