Unagi, or freshwater eel, is one of my favorite ingredients used in sushi, whether it’s a western-style Dragon Roll, unagi nigiri or a simple eel makizushi. While creating my latest batch of homemade and somewhat improvised sushi I got the hankering for the sweet, sumptuous nitsume eel sauce and decided to whip some up, even
Month: August 2021
There’s Something About the Balut
There are certain foods out there which can evoke different emotions within our self. A waft of our favorite childhood dish brings a feeling of comfort and transports us back to a happy time or place. When you are prodded by a friend to eat a balut, either your heart pounds with anticipation or your
Stevia Weight Loss – Burn Fat With This Natural Sweetener
Stevia weight loss, and burning fat with this natural sweetener, are two topics I love discussing with my weight loss clients. It’s a secret weapon that Asian women have used for decades to enjoy sweets and great desserts while still losing weight fast. Let’s find out how you can benefit from this ancient leaf and
Irish Soups
Irish Soup Recipes I have found when any visitors I have had come to Ireland, they always ask me for some of my Irish Soup Recipes. In particular, they seem very interested in the very traditional Irish Soup recipes. There are in my opinion three very traditional soups that are well known and popular In
Onions Stink Because Of A Chemical Change From Alliin To Sulphide Compound
The onion family is a large and diverse one containing over 500 species. With such a large range of species the origins of the modern (or globe) onion are a bit blurred. It has not one but five possible wild plants it could have evolved from, all of which grow in the central Asian region.
Eat This and Live! By Don Colbert, MD
“Eat This And Live!” by Don Colbert, MD is a guide on making simple food choices to lead to a healthier lifestyle. It’s an easy book to read with plentiful full color photographs, side bars, nutritional information, and a load of practical advice on healthy eating. I enjoyed reading it, and even though a lot
On Being a Rice Queen
In my forthcoming novel “The Rice Queen Spy” I pay homage to a British Caucasian homosexual who spent his whole life having sexual encounters only with Asian men. In essence “No Caucasians need apply” was his motto. A rice queen is a Caucasian or a black gay man who is either partially or completely devoted
Fun Facts About Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese is not usually associated with boycotts, but in the summer of 2011, that produced by the Elite company was boycotted in Israel because of its high cost, in comparison to its cost in the US. Elite is an Israeli company, so it didn’t seem fair that the price of its cottage cheese was
Can You Develop an Allergy to Alcohol Later in Life?
The short answer to “Can you develop an allergy to alcohol later in life?” is YES!! I know this because this happened to me. I was a drinker in my early and mid thirties. I had no issues whatsoever with allergies to alcohol. I quit drinking. Started drinking again in my mid forties. My drinking
Experiencing Performing Arts in San Francisco
The San Francisco Bay Area is home to a diversity of acclaimed museums that attributes priceless treasures from all over the world. It discovers the wealthy collection from the oldest masterpieces, fine arts and antiquities, works by modern masters, international cultural artifacts to cutting edge and emerging artists, and hands-on technology exhibits for families at
Life Offers Us a Bewildering Amount of Choice – Coffee Is No Exception
Starting with the basics – Fresh is best. – If you don’t have a coffee bean grinder go for ground coffee (filter ground). It won’t retain its freshness as long as a bean but its a good place to start. – One more important point before you dash off to the supermarket (or Amazon) –
Treating Fibroids – Foods – What Not to Eat
Little do we know that the main reasons for our fibroids growing bigger is the foods we eat and the excess of estrogen which finds its way into our internal body. Research has shown that women from the Afro Caribbean and Asian cultures suffers with larger fibroids than women of Caucasian culture. Looking at the
Silver Arowana-Another Excellent Substitute For It’s More Expensive Cousin-The Asian Arowana
Despite legal limitations, captive breeding challenges, and of course their high cost, the Asian varieties will probably always be the most sought after Arowanas. Perhaps nothing can compare with the splendor of Cross back Golden Arowanas. The brilliant coloration of Red Arowanas is equally hard to rival. No matter what type of Asian Arowana one
All About Bulgogi – Korean Beef
Bulgogi is popular Korean dish that is enjoyed by many all around the world. The word bulgogi is derived from two Korean words; bul means fire and gogi is the Korean term for meat. So a direct translation to bulgogi is fire meat. While Bulgogi sauce can be made spicy and hot, the fire refers
How to Pick Up Asian Girls in Bars and Nightclubs
Asian girls… well, generally, we aren’t an elusive bunch. If you don’t believe me, walk down to Chinatown any day of the week and you will see just how easy it is to find us. However, when it comes to a night out there seems to be a scarcity of Asian girls in most Western
Celebrity Solstice Cruise Ship Review – Celebrity Cruises Review
Celebrity Cruises Solstice is a 122,000 ton, 2850 passenger cruise ship that entered service in November 2008. She was the first in a series of 5 Solstice-class cruise ships, including the Solstice, Equinox, Eclipse, Silhouette, and Reflection. From the moment I stepped onto the Solstice, I knew this one was different. The Solstice had calming,
10 Great Things to Do in Pattaya – Who Says Pattaya is Only For Sex Tourism?
Want to try something new? Pattaya is a great place for the adventurous traveler to explore. Get close to nature with an elephant ride at the elephant village, or spend time at the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden. Inexpensive water sports include windsurfing, sailing, water-skiing, parasailing, game fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving. On land, visitors can
The Global Halal Food Market – Riding a Wave of Growth
Halal certification The literal meaning of the Arabic word ‘Halal’ is permissible. It is used in reference to food and drinks that are permissible for Muslims under Islamic Law, as defined in the Koran. It lays down instructions specifying what food can be consumed as well as the method of preparation, addressing mostly meat items
Why Rent One of the Many Phuket Luxury Villas?
If you are planning a holiday vacation to Phuket and have been searching the local hotels, why not think about renting one of Phuket’s luxury villas instead. The cost is probably a lot cheaper than you might think and having your own private villa offers security and flexibility for you and you friends and family.
Using The Power of Text Messages to Get Your Ex Girlfriend Back
if you’ve spent any time researching how to win back your ex girlfriend, you’ve probably come across a number of articles and relationship experts who argue that you shouldn’t contact your ex for a certain period of time after breaking up (usually 3-5 weeks). That’s great advice, and should be followed in almost all situations.
Thai Recipes-Lobster Fried Rice and Pineapple Fried Rice
Lobster Fried Rice Serving size: 3 Ingredients 2 cups of lobster meat from steamed lobster 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic, mined 1 onion thinly chopped 2 eggs 3 cups steamed white rice 3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 3 green onions, finely chopped 1 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying
Winter Honeymoon Destinations and Resorts: Romantic Honeymoon
After the couples plan their wedding, they look forward to their honeymoon. If they are planning to get married in winter, chances are that will search for excellent winter destinations and resorts. There can be two types of destinations: first where couples can enjoy the snow, and second where they can escape the harsh winter.
Thai and African Blue Basil Love the Sun
All varieties of basil love warm weather and moisture and are perennials in the right climates. In northern or colder climates, basil is an annual due to the shorter growing season, but is truly a perennial. Thai and African Blue basil can be raised year around, even in colder climates by bringing the plants inside
Sound Advice To Enhance Customer Experience
Have you ever walked into a store and the music blaring through the speakers was so bad you turned around and walked out? Twice, in recent months, I had my blood pressure taken at a lab inside my doctor’s office. I mentioned that the numbers were probably high due to the annoying hard rock music
Procedures For Starting A Restaurant Business In Las Vegas
Las Vegas, home of the most addictive casinos and gambling houses, a hot bed of entertainment, is also known as “Sin City.” It is a great place to start a restaurant business, as it is a tourist haven with an amazing demand for restaurants. How to Start a Restaurant in Las Vegas: Las Vegas has
Why Scuba Diving In Thailand Is So Popular
With Bangkok now officially the most visited city in the world, a growing number of people are visiting Thailand to take part in PADI scuba diving. The country is famous for its mountainous treks, fantastic shopping, delicious food, pristine beaches and, of course, safe but exciting scuba diving experiences. While there are other destinations around
Enjoy Your Stay With The Best Facilities In Koh Phi Phi Hotels
Whenever we think of our summer holidays, we think of beaches and islands. We all want to go to a place where we can have fun and relaxation at the same time; a place with happening clubs, beautiful resorts, sizzling parties. If you are looking for all this stuff, then you are looking for Koh
How to Select a Good Restaurant for Dining
Great food is something that is desired by every individual. Dining out has become a major trend nowadays. Rarely do you find families eating at home on weekends anymore as long waiting lists for tables at restaurants have become a common phenomenon. Eating out is easy, quick and fun. Be it a family gets together,
Go For Seafood in the Best Restaurants in Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the island of Great Britain and belongs to the United Kingdom. Interestingly, Wales has its own culture, language, customs, holiday, music as well as cuisine. However, with the influx of tourists and residents from all over the world, there are many restaurants with a myriad of cuisines
Advantages and Disadvantages of Drinking Tulsi Tea
Tulsi tea is a kind of Indian herb. For some people, it is known as Holy Basil. In Hindi, the word “tulsi” means nothing is comparable to it. This is because of its credible panacea reputation or its ability to remedy almost all kinds of illnesses. Hindus also believed that it is a sacred plant
Screwpine Pandanus: The Unique Nature of Pandan Leaves
Pandan, also known as Pandanus leaยญves, is a very popular flavouring in the tropical countries such as Asia, from South India to New Guinea. They are used in many different purposes, but somewhat in relation with rice, it is because rice can gain most from the hay-like odour of pandan leaves. In some continents in
5 Essential Things to Pack for Cruising in Thailand
While traveling in cruise, packing the necessary items are essential. This help to make your trip more comfortable with the right things in your bag. Packing list varies from one traveler to the other, but there are certain things that are common for the travellers. The excitement of going on a cruise is that everything
North Cyprus Holiday Tips
A holiday to North Cyprus can be rewarding in may ways, for excellent weather and abundant sunshine, good hotels, plenty of places to see, castles, pretty harbours, ancient towns but also for the good food. North Cyprus has a cuisine very similar to the Turkish cuisine but with some additional vegetables or dishes which have
An Exotic Honeymoon That Never Ends
The honeymoon never really needs to be over. When you visit a tropical paradise on that first trip together, you’ll have memories to last a lifetime-and you’ll be hooked on sitting on the beach, enjoying the warm waters, and sampling the sumptuous cuisines of Asia. You’ll go back for your second honeymoon, your third, your
Discovering the Magic of Phang Nga Thailand
Giddy with excitement as you set out to unravel Phang nga Thailand? Before you set out on your journey, make sure you get utmost enjoyment by knowing bits and pieces about the varied attractions that the exquisite destination has to offer. Whether it’s beach and island attractions (which are ideal to visit towards the later
Health Benefits of Lemongrass
Lemongrass, or lemon grass is a type of grass native to Asia and used both as a culinary herb and to make a caffeine free herbal tea. Lemongrass widely used in Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Thai cuisine, and is also frequently used as an ingredient in herbal teas and other blends. Is it important that it
Discover Fine Dining and a Vibrant Nightlife in Mauritius
When you jet off on Mauritius holidays, you’ll probably be thinking about relaxing on golden beaches, swimming in the clear sea and generally unwinding in the sunshine. Don’t neglect the island’s restaurants and nightlife, though; after all, you need something to do once the sun goes down. Mauritius is a popular luxury holiday destination for
Amazing Thailand – Explore and Be Amazed
Amazing Thailand is a traveller’s paradise. Not only is Thailand crawling with sandy white beaches and islands, it’s heaven for people who love food and shopping. Thailand cuisine is famous worldwide for its fresh herbs and spices. For food lovers, Thailand tourism does not restrict itself to restaurants of fame. Whether an outdoor stall in
Thailand – A Trip to This Beautiful Oriental Country Is Worth Your Time and Money
Thailand is a land that has been blessed by nature. The country is constituted by 5 regions – central, south, east, north and northeast. 76 provinces make up these five regional zones. Each of the regions has their own charm and beauty. They follow their own distinct culture and traditions. As part of your Bangkok
Growing Cayenne Peppers
Growing cayenne peppers is one of the most popular and easiest of gardening tasks. Cayenne peppers are not the hottest of peppers, but run middle range to hot, they grow to three feet tall at maturity, and two feet wide. Because of the peppers ability to produce so many peppers on one plant, only one
Restaurant Reviews From California To New York
There’s no need to search far in California or New York to locate one of several fine dinning restaurants. For anyone who is seriously interested in locating a fantastic one for supper, whether or not it’s with close friends, family members, or maybe that special someone to you personally. It could be as challenging as
Punjabi Restaurants in Hyderabad
Hyderabad is a melting pot of different cultures and one can experience some tasty cuisines from different parts of India and the world in some famous restaurants in the city. You can relish spicy Mughlai cuisine, Andhra Thali, Continental, Chinese, Thai food, etc. There are also several Punjabi restaurants in Hyderabad where one can taste
Roll Ice Cream Machine: Facts You Need to Know
Ice cream is one of the traditional treats during warm-weather. When we talk about it we feel it as an icy mixture of cream, milk, sugar, and flavorings. Making ice cream is generally laborious and slow process, with several issues about protecting from bacteria and having the custard right. With this method, the ingredient becomes
A Tasty Chicken Soup For The Mind, Body, Soul and Most Imporatantly, the Tongue!
Welcome to the Gourmet Chicken Series. Today we bring you the Thai Sensation, Chicken Tom Yum Soup. Background: Tom Yum is a clear soup of course coming from the Asian paradise, Thailand and is arguably the most famous dish in Thai cuisine. Tom yum is characterized by its distinct hot and sour flavours with fragrant
The Tiger King Of Ayutthaya In Thailand
Luang Sorasak is one of the Kings who ruled over Ayutthaya. The king ascended to the throne in 1703. The reign of King Luang Sorasak is considered to be the gloomiest and darkest in the history of Ayutthaya. Luang Sorasak succeeded the King Petraja. When the King was in deathbed he appointed his nephew Pichai
Krabi – Nature’s Abode and a Traveller’s Dream
Exploring Krabi will seem like a never-ending endeavor. If you think that you’ve seen enough of this place, then know that there is a lot left to discover. The town welcomes you with its friendly charm everywhere you go. The lively markets and the simplistic living of the Thai people are also something you can
Bangkok: A Young Traveller’s Guide
Bangkok is an exotic, friendly, and beautiful city in southern Thailand. It is the capital of Thailand, it has over eight million people and it is the cultural center of the country. It’s a place of outrageous nightlife and beautiful temples, of delicious food and sweltering heat, of crowded streets and massive markets. There is
Ubon Ratchathani – A Retirement Haven
When planning for your retirement you should consider the possibility of retiring to Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand. Why should Ubon Ratchathani be included on a list of places to enjoy your leisure days? It is a foreign country. The native language is Thai. It is far from your homeland. Many people, when the are nearing the
Resorts in Chiang Mai – Plenty of Options to Enjoy a Holiday in the Mountains
Chiang Mai with its long, tree-lined boulevards is a fascinating tourist destination in the northern part of Thailand. The city presents an attractive alternative to the Thai capital of Bangkok as the cultural capital of the country. It is a must-visit place for nature lovers. In fact, many tourists visit the city every year. There
Restaurant Management Software Solution SaaS
It seems that in almost every thing that we deal with in life there is computerisation coming into play in order to streamline processes, improve information flow and to keep track of sales and employee performance in order to make the right decision when it comes to how to move the business forwards in the
Travel, Accommodation and Food in Thailand
Visiting Thailand – Great to Visit Thailand is a great country to visit because contrary to popular belief, getting to and around the country is very easy. You can get to Thailand by bus, air or rail from many different countries all over the world. There are even private chartered tours to Thailand and there
3 Different Places to Eat in Alpharetta, GA
Are you in Alpharetta, GA and looking for places to dine at? Maybe you’re visiting the area sometime soon. Here are three very different restaurants that you can visit right here in Alpharetta. Be it for brunch or dinner; try one of these places the next time you’re out! Satay House 281 S Main St.
Thai Dessert – 5 Must Eat Sweets in Thailand!
Thai dessert is often extremely sweet and is usually heavy opposed to light and airy. Coconut cream, sweet sticky rice, custard, and an array of fruit are popular characteristics. Here are a few of the most popular Thai dessert dishes. Sticky Rice with Mango is one of the most famous and popular options. It is
Thai Dinner Party Ideas to Wow Your Guests
Thailand Inspired Dinner Party Think Thailand and you imagine the ancient temples in Chiang Mai, the Chao Praya River reflecting the glow of the Wat Arum temple during warm evenings, white sandy beaches and blazing sunsets, Bangkok’s chaotic traffic, graceful bamboos, and the history rich sacred city of Ayuthaya. The food is glorious too! Hot
Delicious Thai Foods You Must Try
Thai food is world famous food for its exotic flavors and delicious taste. The combination of sweet, sour, hot and salty flavors make Thai cuisine so distinct and unique. Out of all the food items, Thai’s national soup Tom Yam is more enticing and noticeable worldwide. Apart from this soup, there are numerous veg and
Thai Food Culture
A highlight for many people on a Thailand holiday is experiencing Thai food culture. Traditional rituals, great hospitality and fresh, vibrant flavours ensure Thailand is a food lover’s delight, with exciting offerings on every corner- from busy street stalls to more luxurious restaurants. Thailand is the world largest exporter of rice, and it is the
Type 2 Diabetes – Maintain Stable Blood Sugar With These Thai Food Classics
Thai food is one of the fastest growing cuisines in the West. And with dishes more flavorful and rich than most other countries can offer, it’s no wonder more and more Type 2 diabetics are turning to Thai food to eat healthy without needing to choke down bland salads and sandwiches. However, not every Thai
How Thai Food Can Help You Lose Weight
Thai food is rich in salad and raw vegetables. A salad is the ideal foodstuff in a diet. Even so, dieters sometimes make the blunder of smothering it in salad dressing. The practical course of action could be to always have the salad dressing on the side. You can easily dip the tip of your
Common Reasons For Pregnancy Nausea in Third Trimester
For most pregnant women, nausea and vomiting are most likely to develop in the first month or two of pregnancy and start tapering off by the end of the first trimester-by week 18 at the outside. But as many as 20 percent of women may find that their symptoms of pregnancy nausea lasting into the
5 Exercises to Keep You Strong in The Judo Off Season
The Christmas and New Year period is always pretty busy and it is important keep up your strength and fitness or else your first training session back is going to hurt. Recently I spent 4 weeks over in Nepal and as soon as I got home on Christmas Eve I was thrown into the madness