I love Bangkok. Food, traffic, sex, pollution: this town has it all. All pinks and neons, there is nothing half-baked about Bangkok. And Bangkok is hands down the world's greatest city for street food. What's more, the excellence on the street has urged even greater excellence indoors.
We love the heavy use of limes, chiles, lemongrass, ginger, mint, cilantro and fish sauce.
With such competition, slipping into a pink, full-body pig suit at a gas station to demonstrate Newtown's quirky attire did not daunt me, neither did barging into a tattoo shop, or chasing down a group of stylish punks for an interview.
Galangal is an integral ingredient in many Thai dishes, especially in curry paste. Most recipes state you can substitute ginger for galangal. But that is a mistake. There really is no substitute for galangal.
Thai Basil Chicken is one of those amazing dish that is so easy and quick to whip up. Just make sure you have plenty of steamed rice ready, as this stir-fry chicken is slightly spicy, delicious and addictive!
Global flavors from Greece, Cuba, Morocco, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, Peru, Spain, etc. are showing up on tables, restaurant menus and food trucks all across the U.S. Here are some quick and easy "Americanized" ways to enjoy some healthy world flavors today.
Many of the eateries are concentrated in the city's Mission District, a once seedy neighborhood that was the stronghold of the city's large Latino community, now slowly but surely being overtaken by trendy shops and all variety of ethnic dining options. Many also tout their California inspirations: namely fresh, organic, local, seasonal and sustainable produce.
What I do involves bathing pork butt in condensed milk, buying supplies at the bodega and using canned jackfruit for salads. You shouldn't be afraid to cook and eat foods that some people would find pedestrian if you think they're delicious.
Forget takeout. These irresistibly satisfying recipes -- with flavors from China, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam -- are quick and easy to make at home.
There are wines that are imported through NY in such minuscule quantities that they never even make it to the West Coast. Yet Lou Amdur has managed to procure not one, but two cases of it. This is why you go to Lou.
This recipe is so simple and yet so elegant. Salmon fillets are quickly marinated in Thai sweet chili sauce, soy sauce and ginger and then broiled until caramelized on top.
My mortar-pounded nam priks are the best I've had and my pork rinds are like crack, meaning there are a few things I do well. That's because when it comes to matters of the kitchen, I keep it simple, and you should too.
This is Thai food on a higher level than ever before. SiLaa, which means 'rock' in Thai, is a true gourmet dining find of the highest order.
Every night you go to the same Chinese takeout joint and order the same thing. Yawn. Just when your friends were starting to write you off as old and ...
During a two-week journey through Thailand, I set out on a quest to prepare my soul for the preliminary stages of enlightenment.
And rather than nutritional, the benefits to be found here are largely medicinal, with ginger and lemongrass (also known as "fever grass") proving to be helpful with combating an array of ailments.
As marketers, we're leaving an embarrassing amount of money on the table by ignoring the full sensory experience of how customers experience our brands.
American-born chef Harold Dieterle traveled to Thailand to immerse himself in Southeast Asian cuisine and has wowed critics with his unique spin on...
Allie here! Bringing you one of my favorite recipes - Thai chicken pasta. This recipe is super yummy and - MAJOR BONUS - it's ridiculously easy to pre...
All in all it was a magnificent tribute to my city, Beverly Hills, the bright shining dream of what all America communities aspire to be and rarely achieve. I can't wait 'til next year's event.
