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Prime Brahman Beef
After years of experimenting with the tough meat of Bos primigenius indicus (commonly known as Brahma or Brahman, the breed of bovine originating in India that eventually spread to the rest…
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Mussels and Archa
One of the best dinners I’ve had this year, at a friend’s house a few weeks ago.
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Mosquitoes Eating Fruit (Part 2 – Eggplant)
I thought I was going to have to rename this series to “Mosquitoes eating Fruits and Vegetables,” but as luck would have it, it seems that the internet mostly agrees…
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Best Product Name 2013 – “I Like Vaggie”
I’m going to declare this the automatic winner for 2013, even though it’s only January. I found it for sale in the canned goods isle of our new Tesco Lotus…
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Keeping termite nests
A couple months back, we visited a small restaurant in neighboring Kosum Phisai, on one of the two main routes to Khon Kaen from Maha Sarakham. This place advertises along…
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Treasures from Japan – Part 2
These will mostly, if not all, be consumed over the New Years break. Thank you, Dai!
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Treasures from Japan – Part 1
I hereby deem this the Ultimate Japanese New Years Variety Pack! From top left, clockwise: oshiruko (sweet red bean soup), shoga-yu (hot ginger drink), amazake (sweet sake w/curds), matsutake soup…
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Thai-French fusion supermeal
Patongko, foie gras, and French-pressed Thai Arabica.
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Maeng Da – Giant Water Bug (Lethocerus indicus)
This big guy was attracted to the lights we leave on at night in our pavilion. I found him in a weakened state under our Japanese-style table in the morning.…
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Culinary Constant
I had these photos up on Facebook, but wanted them here as well.
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Monster Roll
This looks awesome, and it reminds me of the blogroll on my old site. I called it “C. Buddha’s Flaming Fist of Tuna Roll.” Link: www.monsterroll.com
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Fresh Fruit Tart
Merely tasty; not delicious. @ The Pullman Hotel bakery in Khon Kaen
