Time and time again as I’ve returned to Chiang Mai, I have returned to the Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School. I have multiple reasons for this. To begin though, this was my first visit to Thailand. I knew nothing ultimately of Thai food, except what the average ‘farang’ thinks they know. Falling in love with … More Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School
27 flights, 9 countries later 2016 disappeared before my eyes as I am sure many people have similar feelings. I found myself sitting around looking back over the year thinking what I have done. It didn’t take long for me to realize that a ton had happened. From Australia to the Arctic, traditional tattoos to memorable … More Looking Back… 2016
Slow cooked, tender, succulent pork hocks… need I say more. The pork falls apart, shredding in your mouth, chunks of fat and skin melt away in a rich delicate manner. It’s a moment of sublime feeling. Hints of cinnamon and star anise dance about on the tongue. The broth is liquid bronze, a subtle sweetness … More Thai Eats – Khao Kha Muu
Three times I’ve been to this cooking school and three times I’ve walked away with something new. It’s where I learnt the fundamentals of Thai cuisine passed what I thought I knew at home. To really truly grasp the concept of a different cuisine it is always best to travel and try it firsthand. Eat … More Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School
Most people don’t make it past Pai when north of Chiang Mai, but the quieter, more laidback and much less visited capital of the province, Mae Hong Son is well worth the trip away from the laid out backpacker route. Surrounded by mountains, set in a valley, if the natural beauty of this place … More Mae Hong Son, Thailand
Khao Khluk Kapi is a feast for the eyes. The array of colours on the plate like a painter’s palate only begin to do justice to this ultimately simple rice dish. Multiple textures and flavours, a balance between sweet, salty, sour, bitter, umami and spice make this one of my go to dishes, especially when … More Thai Eats – Khao Khluk Kapi
Greasy Spoon – Breakfast Bar and Chip Shop In complete relaxation looking out over the view from the High Bar, I had met someone who had recommended this place, but most importantly mentioned that they serve black pudding. I was in… I had to check this out. Just about every place under the sun here … More Greasy Spoon – Koh Tao, Thailand
Hail to this renowned salad in all its glory. Holder of the quintessential flavours of Thai cuisine. We as travelers and locals alike bow down to you… or at least I do. As you may be able to tell I quite like som tam. I see it on nearly every menu, lots of street stalls, … More Thai Eats – Som Tam (Papaya Salad)
I came to Kanchanaburi for the first time somewhat by fluke. I had met up with a good friend who was in the midst of guiding a tour around and tagged along for a few weeks. Sure enough this brought me here, but not to the Jolly Frog quite yet. Out one night at the Sugar … More Jolly Frog – Kanchanaburi, Thailand
I’ve been on an edible journey for many years now. It started with the development of my passion for food and cooking. However, the past two years this journey had taken somewhat of a different trajectory. From working strictly towards becoming a chef to now following my stomach on a more global food trail. Primarily … More 2015’s Memorable Eats