~Rice Porridge Recipe~

The Hungry Planet I attended the Hungry Planet: What the World Eats grand opening at the Burke Museum. I was totally awestruck by the large photographic exhibit and printed information from Peter Menzel and Faith D’Aluisio who show us how the rest of the world eats and feeds their families with one week of purchased [...]

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~Curried Sweet Potato Soup with Curry Leaf Recipe~

Enjoy the Seasons When I drove along Lake Washington toward Seward Park to my friend’s house the other day, the beauty of the drive blew me away. It was one of those rare random days of beautiful Seattle weather that exist just to tease you. I decided to stop and capture the pictures in front [...]

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~Rice Soup, Kao Tom Recipe~

Rice Soup for breakfast My grandmother loved rice soup for breakfast. And I can recall a memory– I often joined her savoring this soul food before our day began. To this day when I visit Thailand, in my village, I still love having this rice soup but instead of our kitchen, I join local at [...]

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~Thai Mussel Curry-Soup with Tomato and Lemongrass Recipe, Gaeng Hoi Nangrom~

Seattle Feast with Friends, 2010 I created this recipe for Seattle Feast with Friends event (http://futurewise.org/action/SeattleParticipants) held on Thursday, September 30th, 2010. This celebration brings together local food producers, winemakers, and guest chefs. I hope to see you there. If you cannot attend, then enjoy cooking this recipe. Cheers, Pranee   Thai Mussel Curry with Tomato [...]

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~Watermelon Rind Soup with Lemon Basil Recipe~

A Romance in a Thai Granny’s Garden Thai Country Style Soup with Lemon Basil     Gaeng Leang Bai Meng Luck     Every time I visit a Seattle Farmers’ Markets  and see Hmong-farmer stalls that have fresh lemon basil; I get excited and want to cook Gaeng Leang–a Thai country-style soup. It is our Thai ancestor’s creation and a classic soup that is known in every village in Thailand. Any vegetables that grow together in a [...]

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~Lovage and Snap Pea Soup Recipe~

Lovage and Snap Pea Soup Kaeng Jued Pak There is no real Thai name for this soup, but I started the process by stir-frying, adding broth and cooking until the vegetables are soft. It’s like a Thai soup that is called Kaeng Jued Pak. I pureed it down like western soup. It is best to enjoy lovage that way. It’s not a typical Thai dish but my grandma [...]

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~Asparagus & Lovage Soup Recipe~

I fell in love with Lovage at the first taste twenty four years ago in a herb garden in Zurich, Switzerland. First I saw some tall herbs and plants; my friend asked me to smell and taste some. I was excited by the aroma, and learned the story of Maggi soup and the use of Maggi seasoning sauce in Switzerland. Thais love maggi seasoning sauce from Maggi of Switzerland. Thais use it interchangeably with soy [...]

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~Rice Soup Recipe, a real comfort food

KAO TOM GOONG Rice Soup with Prawn, Ginger and Garlic Recipe   Servings: 2-4 Preparation: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 15 minutes   Rice soup is a real comfort food for every occasion. Nothing is as satisfying as rice soup on a cold day or when one’s body needs gentle food. The meat for this dish [...]

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~Sawasdee Pee Mai 2009~

    Sawatdee Pee Mai means Happy New Year in Thai. I would like to wish you good health, happiness and prosperity in 2009.  I hope that you continue good healthy cooking at home. Thai cooking is easy and healthy, so think Thai foods when you plan weekly menus. My featured recipe this month is [...]

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