Asia Pacific
Seven Daring Foods in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is famous for its “daring” foods. There are only a few people and places in the world that are as gastronomically creative as the people, chefs and foodies in Hong Kong! Frog legs? Chicken Feet? Turtle Jelly? The list of bold, uniquely Hong Kong dishes are limitless! I think labeling a certain foodstuff [...]
Steamed Rice: Photo of the Day
A heaping bowl of steamed rice with Chinese mushrooms and Chinese sausages in Hong Kong.
Ibu Oka – Yes, Reservations! TidBit of the Day
Babi guling is Bali’s most famous dish – roasted suckling pig. And none better than at Ibu Oka – even Anthony Bourdain recommended it. Definitely a must-stop if in Indonesia
Classic Indian Rice Dishes
Rice is deeply treasured in India and is a dominant staple in Eastern, Southern and some parts of Western India. Indian cooking revolves around a variety of rice dishes. I spoke earlier in one of my previous posts about the culinary heritage known as the royal Indian Biryani. But Indian rice variations will surprise [...]
The best way to overcome the fall blues and jetlag (A brief hiatus from south-central Pennsylvania)
It’s the start of fall here in south-central Pennsylvania. This week at the farmer’s market, our CSA farmer, Jayne Shord hadn’t much to give us. The last month’s rain had really affected her crops. We’ve had rain, and rain, and rain. 19 inches apparently in September. The annual Apple festival held at the South Mountain [...]
The Singing Tree: Photo of the Day
This wonderful restaurant, the Singing Tree Cafe in Siem Reap, Cambodia, has the most stunning, relaxing hideaway garden. Another huge plus – it’s organic!
