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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 herbs generously used. The basic broth is made up of stock and fresh herbs such as lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and shallots. The strong aroma and unique flavours come from the addition of fresh lime juice, fish sauce and crushed chillis before serving. Chicken tom yum is known as Tom Yum Gai. The soup is often topped with generous sprinkling of chopped coriander leaves

Ingredients: 6 white onions julienned, 8 ounces fresh ginger root, 6 red bell peppers julienned, 1 stalk celery sliced thin, 2 chopped green chile peppers, 2 chopped lemon grass, 10 kaffir lime leaves, 1/2 cup oyster sauce, 1 cup soy sauce, 3 1/2 (4 ounce) jars tom yum soup paste, 14 quarts chicken broth, 6 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves cut into strips, salt to taste, 1 cup reconstituted karengo (seaweed), 1 tsp. sesame oil Continue reading “A Tasty Chicken Soup For The Mind, Body, Soul and Most Imporatantly, the Tongue!”

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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 Surin as his successor. Knowing this, Luang Sorasak got angry and forcibly took power and ascended to the throne, declaring himself the king. Thus, in 1703, a tyrannical, egotistical man crowned himself as the new King of Siam. The king had a title “The Tiger King”. The title did not mean that he Continue reading “The Tiger King Of Ayutthaya In Thailand”

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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 explore here, amongst loads of unusual things to do in Krabi- Know what they are? Come along!

Wat Tham Sua… Temple preaching Insight Meditation

The interior stones of this temple are etched with imprints of Tiger paws which is why it is also commonly known by the name of Tiger Temple. This temple is just 1.8 miles (3 kms) away from the town of Krabi. The temple is encompassed by hills, caves and the beautiful Khiriwong Valley with its age old tall trees. Continue reading “Krabi – Nature’s Abode and a Traveller’s Dream”

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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 no lack of things to see and do in the city, but there are also many travel tips to keep in mind while travelling through Bangkok as well.

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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 age of retirement face the realization that they must adjust their lifestyle. Retirement income is often much less than during their working life. Where do you make the cuts?

Ubon Ratchathani is the largest province in Thailand in terms of land mass. It is located in the northeastern region and is bordered by the Mekong River and Laos to the East and Cambodia to the south. Continue reading “Ubon Ratchathani – A Retirement Haven”

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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 are quite a few things to do and see in Chiang Mai and you would do well to plan them in advance. Several resorts offer you different options to enjoy your holidays in the mountains. Here is a quick look:

Yoga facilities: Some of the resorts in Chiang Mai offer yoga facilities. You will get to learn new relaxing yoga poses under the guidance of capable yoga instructors. They will help you learn the yoga techniques in the right way. You will learn about the way to breathe in and breathe out during your practice, as you move from one posture to the next within the same asana. You will be practicing yoga twice a day and by the time your holiday ends, will have learnt some of the best yoga poses to last you a lifetime. Continue reading “Resorts in Chiang Mai – Plenty of Options to Enjoy a Holiday in the Mountains”

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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 right direction for growth and to maintain a competitive advantage.

It is a fact that in today’s technology connected and enabled world we see that there is a shift within the restaurant and food service business world. Here we see more and more organisations moving away from that of paper based tracking and management to that of making use of SaaS based restaurant management & tracking software solutions.

Where indeed that are many food service businesses and to be clear we are referring to operations such as… Continue reading “Restaurant Management Software Solution SaaS”

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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 is also the possibility of taking some sort of a package deal which covers your food, accommodation, travel and sometimes even activities when you get there.

Airlines

Thailand is great to visit because of how easy it is to get there. Thai Airlines flies to many of the cities in Thailand from departure points all over the world. Not only that, but many Asian airlines have flights to Thailand as well. If you’re staying in another Asian country such as Japan or China, it’s extremely easy to get to Thailand. Thailand in essence can serve as a great hub to explore the rest of Asia as it is located centrally. Continue reading “Travel, Accommodation and Food in Thailand”

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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.
Alpharetta, GA 30004

If you catch yourself drooling for some authentic Malaysian and Thai food, head down to Satay House on Main Street. There, you will be able to satisfy all your Asian food cravings, from light snacks like Chicken Curry Puffs to Chicken or Beef Satay. The satay is a popular Malay and Indonesian food which is basically seasoned meat that is skewered and grilled. Doesn’t that sound wonderful? For first-timers, giving this a try will not lead you to regretting it.

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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 made with a combination of sweet sticky rice, a slice of very ripe yellow mango and topped off with a drizzle of sweet coconut cream. Sticky rice mango is common in Thailand and something that almost everyone loves! Continue reading “Thai Dessert – 5 Must Eat Sweets in Thailand!”