The island nation, Taiwan, has passed legislation outlawing the eating of cats and dogs, the first such ban in Asia, where Cat and Dog meats are traditional delicacies. There is skepticism among observers about whether other Asian countries where the tradition is deeply entrenched, will follow suit…Read More →
The host of a new CNN documentary series, Believers, actually ate human brains in a recent episode, in which he was exploring the religion of cannibals. How far is too far, when immersing one’s self in other cultures and religions? When in Rome, do as the Romans do, but…Read More →
Here’s a super-simple recipe that opens the door to a multitude of Asian treats. Making your own Dumpling Wrappers let’s you be the master of your own Dim Sum and build a reputation as a culinary wizard. What’s even better, they let you hide leftovers creatively and they’re almost free!Read More →
Everybody seems to love Hot Peppers. They show up as key players in many cuisines and folks from cultures to which Hot Peppers are not native quickly take to them when they become available. Why are we so attracted to the exotic heat of the fruit of the Capsicum Family?Read More →
Pho is sold as a street food and served in restaurants all over Vietnam. And it’s eaten at all times of day, like western folks might grab a burger. It’s the unofficial National Dish and comes in as many variations as there are cooks who prepare it. And you’ll hack your own version quickly!Read More →
Kimchi is Korea’s National Dish. Koreans eat it with almost every meal and it’s regarded as their go-to Pickle, Salad and, generally, their source of hot flavours. For something with such an exotic, complex flavour, it’s deceptively easy to make. And, if you’ve never tried it, you really should!Read More →
This is one of my favourite Asian Dishes! It’s quick and easy and infinitely adjustable for heat and sweet to suit your particular palate. And you can serve it in a wide variety of ways. As with many Asian dishes, where much of the flavour is contributed by various Sauces, the secret is in the Marinade!Read More →
Larb, also known sometimes as Laab, is a true Thai Classic. It has many analogues in other Asian cuisines and it’s a great vehicle for recipe embellishment. If you aren’t a fan of hot-hot-hot food, you can easily amend the Thai Chili Pepper content without ruining its unique flavour…Read More →