Coffee Ice Cream
We are now in the midst of summer and the days keep getting hotter and hotter. I don’t typically have a sweet tooth but summer is the time I crave ice cream in a bad way. The best thing about homemade ice cream is that …
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White Temple in Chiang Rai
When my friend and I booked our trip to Chiang Mai, we were excited to see the White Temple, a magnificent structure that seems otherworldly. For some reason, we expected it to be in the city itself, or close by. Little did we know that …
Wuen’s Smoked Salmon Salad
My friend Wuen should be a contestant on one of those cooking competition TV shows. She can think up a dish on the spot and create something that is not only visually stunning but is also incredibly delicious. I watched as she put together this dish and …
Easy Spinach Quiche
I had thought that quiche was something incredibly difficult to make and you could only get it at bakeries and/or cafes. Then one Saturday morning in California, my friend Maria whipped one up for me and I stood there incredulous at how easy it was. …
A Magical Day with Elephants
Thailand is well known for elephant tourism and I know that that can stir up a lot of passionate debate about animal rights, cultural differences and economic necessity. I’m not an expert in any of that so this article will only focus on my day …
Easy Fried Brown Rice
Fry it up! This basic fried rice recipe can easily be modified to suit your taste. You can add meat and/or seafood to make it a more substantial dish, as well as add your favorite vegetables to the mix. Many other recipes call for leftover …
Cherry Blossoming in Japan
Seeing cherry blossoms in Japan is definitely on my travel bucket list! My friend Selene has recently returned from a trip to Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto with many useful tips and gorgeous photos. She’s a thorough researcher and prepared everything in advance to make the most of …
Eat, Drink & Relax in Bangkok
In between visiting amazing sites in Bangkok, you’ll need to nourish your body and rest your aching feet. Thai food is definitely one of the best cuisines in the world. There’s a delicate balance of sweet, sour, savory and spicy to tantalize your tastebuds. Fortunately, …
Baked Eggs
My friend Wuen has a gift for throwing the best brunches and dinner parties. She can whip up the most delicious dishes with the simplest ingredients. Every morsel tastes complex and beautifully spiced. At one of her brunches, Wuen made the best baked eggs I’ve …
Three Terrific Days in Bangkok
Visiting Thailand would not be complete without spending a few days in its capital, Bangkok. Granted, the city is really huge and you would probably need a whole week to fully explore it, but most people don’t have enough vacation time to do so. To …