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Authentic Pad Thai: Master Class In Asian Cuisine!

2026-09-18
By: Maggie
On: September 18, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Eastern Secrets, Food Tips

Today’s featured recipe gives us a chance to touch several issues in a single swoop. It’s like a master class in Thai techniques! But the dish itself stands out as a truly authentic Pad Thai that will make anyone a fan even if they weren’t before….Read More →

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Eastern Secrets: Thai Peanut Crispy Tofu

2026-08-31
By: Maggie
On: August 31, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Eastern Secrets, Food Tips

Don’t like Tofu? Love Pad Thai? We dare you to try this fusion of perhaps the most classic Thai dish ever and often-underappreciated Tofu. Behold! Thai Peanut Crispy Tofu – with the meaty bite and umami tang you love. And don’t tell ’em it’s Tofu!..Read More →

Deceptively Simple Simmer: Coconut Lime Dumpling Bake

2026-07-10
By: Maggie
On: July 10, 2026
In: Eastern Secrets, Food Tips

If you don’t feel like cooking, but also don’t want to default to heat-and-eat or, much less, takeout… Here’s a summer-friendly recipe you can whip up in 45 minutes that makes Dim Sum into a proper main dish. And it’s abso-lutely ‘beginner’ easy…Read More →

Ma’amoul: Ancient Egyptian Date-Filled Shortbread Cookie

2026-06-23
By: Maggie
On: June 23, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Eastern Secrets, Food Tips

In the Land of the Pharaohs, everyone loves dates. And this date-filled cookie is almost as popular. Ma’amoul is found at every holiday. It’ll remind you of Grandma’s Date Squares – but with walnuts and pistachios, in yeasted pastry!Read More →

Butter Chick Peas - 300 - © 2025 Andrew Bui

Trying Plant-Based Foods: Indian Butter Chick Peas!

2026-03-27
By: Maggie
On: March 27, 2026
In: Eastern Secrets, Food Tips

You’ve heard about Butter Chicken. A classic Northern Indian dish that’s become a runaway fave among London ‘takeaway’ patrons. Now, there’s a newstalgic vegetarian version of the classic leveraging the nutritional benefits of Chick Peas…Read More →

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Sunday Musings: What Would Make You Go ‘Vegetarian’?

2026-03-22
By: Maggie
On: March 22, 2026
In: Eastern Secrets, Foodie Life Lessons

This past week, we featured a really enticing recipe for Lentil and Mushroom Wellington. Essentially, a luxe Vegan Roast. Is this the kind of thing you need to get you to start experi-menting with going meat-free? If not, then what WOULD pivot your preference?Read More →

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NOVELTY: What Can You Say About XXL McFries?

2025-08-06
By: Maggie
On: August 6, 2025
In: Chef Secrets, Eastern Secrets

What IS there to say? Except that off in Exotic Asia, in one of the most unspoiled countries within that realm, there lies a McSecret that few outside know. Malaysians are the world’s biggest fans of McDonald’s Fries. And they demand Fries on top of Fries!Read More →

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Record Heat Waves Throw Coffee Into Question

2025-07-23
By: Maggie
On: July 23, 2025
In: Comfort Food, Eastern Secrets, Food Tips

I’ve often heard it said that there are good reasons to drink Coffee, Tea and other hot beverages in hot weather. Now I’m hearing it’s getting so hot this summer, that age-old practice is becoming a danger… Too much caffeine plus heat wave temps = disaster…Read More →

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