Monthly Archives: February 2009

It’s "SOI" good

Posted on February 26, 2009 by

In Chiang Mai, Thailand there is an amazing local dish called Khao Soi (pronounced ‘cow soy’). I’ve posted this picture before but, wanted to put it up again since I’m finally including the recipe. I have Robyn to thank for … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading Today

Posted on February 25, 2009 by

It’s good to be back to my regular Wedneday post. Here’s what I’m reading today. The SF Chron no longer has a Wednesday food section. After the news this morning, it might no longer have a paper! As I see … Continue reading →

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Satisfying a Craving

Posted on February 21, 2009 by

I am so happy to be home, and actually stay here for a while. I just had two amazing trips and loved every minute of both of them but, I miss cooking in my kitchen. Today I had a craving. … Continue reading →

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Sorry for the Lapse

Posted on February 20, 2009 by

I’m wrapping up a little family vacation and headed home tonight. Sorry it’s been so long since you’ve heard from me. I’ve been gone but, haven’t forgotten. Look forward to some new stuff ASAP Thanks for staying tuned!

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What I’m Reading Today

Posted on February 11, 2009 by

After a 36 hour journey home, I’m back. Jet lagged and a bit scattered but, I am here. Figure I’ll make this a short one because for any of you who have waited out my LONG posts from Asia, you … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Asia

Posted on February 9, 2009 by

I am writing from the Tokyo airport on a massive layover between Thailand and the States. What else does one do here for 6 hours? Our final dinner in Chiang Mai was back and Jeff and Naomi’s. While we pitched … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 7, 2009 by

Thursday morning brought another day of sunshine. While many people in our group hopped the van to see elephants, Farina, Mary and I stayed back to walk around the city. Naomi met us in the morning at the coffee stand … Continue reading →

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How Do I Cook with a Doughnut in my Hand?

Posted on February 5, 2009 by

Day two, Tuesday, was another amazing morning at the market and afternoon cooking at Jeff and Naomi’s. I hustled into Jeff’s group to shop-rumor had it they’d found doughnuts the day before I didn’t want to miss that. We shopped … Continue reading →

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Chiang Mai

Posted on February 5, 2009 by

We arrived in Chiang Mai mid afternoon and were greeted by travel agent extraordinaire Deb and one of our hosts, Jeffrey Alford. A short ride to our hotel and we quickly got to our rooms, left our bags, and headed … Continue reading →

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Thailand Part Two

Posted on February 1, 2009 by

I apologize in advance for the confusing order of the recent posts. When I open my blog editor in Thailand all the instructions are in Thai so I’m clicking buttons by memory. The first post from Thailand is two posts … Continue reading →

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