thai food

Thai Green Curry with Chicken.  This was a dish I was scared to try when I was first introduced to Thai food.  Don’t ask me why.  I was probably just used to eating some vaguely orange midwestern version of curry and the color green kind of freaked me out.  (This is the…

I’m somewhat obsessed right now with making alcoholic versions of Asian tea beverages.  Alcohol and caffeine in the same beverage- great idea, right? At risk of appearing like Sandra Lee by posting this, I will share this beautiful bastardization of a classic Thai drink.  (In other news, watch Sandra Lee make a…

I know Valentine’s day posts are supposed to be heart-themed and pink. Maybe chocolate with raspberries or pomegranates.  Or maybe some recipes with oyster themed items. Sorry to disappoint. I am mostly posting this because I haven’t made ANY food for valentine’s day and don’t intend to (We are going…

So let’s talk about this delicious appetizer that was a part of the Saturday Thai feast.  I’m pretty much obsessed with all foods Thai, and Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce were one of my first loves.  Satay is a really easy intro into Thai cuisine because it’s mildly spiced and…

Get ready to be barraged with Thai recipes! Per popular demand (my friends who tasted this recipe) I will post the Shrimp Tom Yum recipe first. I had actually never attempted to make this recipe before yesterday, so as a first-try recipe I was exceptionally pleased at the results.  The inspiration for…