Category Archives: fish

Chiang Mai Diary

When I decided to start research for a second book, this one for, basically, all of Thailand ex-Bangkok, I knew it would be a big undertaking. Nosing out Bangkok’s street food stalls took a year; this one … could take … Continue reading

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What it means to be underrated

This is the last post of 2011 for me, and because of that, I want it to be special. Many people are predictably rolling out the “Best of…Worst of…” lists to punctuate the end of this strange, strange year, but … Continue reading

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Filed under Asia, Bangkok, fish, food, noodles, restaurant, seafood, Thai-Chinese, Thailand

Stuffed in Isaan

It’s 10 in the morning, and I am already stuffed. I cannot imagine what lunch holds in store for us. Yes, I am starting this all over again. The first book, researched while I was pregnant with my second child, … Continue reading

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Filed under Asia, chicken, fish, food, food stalls, Isaan, restaurant, som tum, Thailand