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Sugoi Ramen, Maha Sarakham
My review on Google Maps basically says it’s sugokunai. Mushy noodles and lukewarm broth are just not my thing, but Thais seem to love both. I just want to put some photos…
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Hematogen – the Russian Cow Blood Candy Bar!
Today I learned about Hematogen (latin: Haematogenum), which is a nutrition bar partially made from black food albumin taken from processed cow’s blood. Yum! I also fell in love with…
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Issan-Japan Fusion
Accidentally found on Google; cannot find original source but will link to it if I do.
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Best Halloween Headline, Ever
Mukdahan, Thailand – Thirteen Isan youths who dug up a pile of dead dogs to eat found out two days later that the animals had rabies. Everybody loves free food.
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Sustainable Food Product in Maha Sarakham
It tastes like shrimp, I swear: Fried scorpion anyone?
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Round eggplant tip
After 10 years of experimentation, I have finally figured out that medium-sized round eggplant is the best. Too small, and they are bitter. Too big, like in the photo above,…
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Perfect Morning Bowl
Khao Soi is a heavenly blend of savory, spicy, and sour.
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Fake booze in SE Asia
So I was talking about fake Absolut from Laos with the crew today, and it occurred to me that the last bottle of Heineken I had tasted a lot like…
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What’s for Breakfast: Protein Explosion Edition
There just isn’t much variety when it comes to breakfast in Maha Sarakham. Most people eat grilled pork skewers and sticky rice or some variation of rice porridge. While delicious,…
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Kimchi Buta Miso Ramen
Just something I threw together the other day using leftover pork spare rib stock, fresh green onions, and my last cup of kimchi. Oh, and two lonesome chillies I found…
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Saucepan Casserole
Whole wheat penne, w/free range buta red sauce, pan fried in butter and chili bologna, topped with Monterey cheddar and leftover Italian spice packet that came with a delivered pizza…
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What’s for lunch: Green Curry with Wings and Portobellos
Although I have made green curry with all kinds of meat, chicken is the best because of its wonderful grease. And among the cuts of chicken, we all prefer middle…
