Saving Cattle + Water Buffalo ไถ่ชีวิตโคกระบือ เพื่อธนาคารโค-กระบือเพื่อเกษตรกร ตามพระราชดำริ

After a series of doing my own research, I was able to save one heifer and one water buffalo from a slaughterhouse to be released to the Royal Cattle-Buffalo Bank for Farmers which was founded by the late King Rama 9 to help farmers in poverty-ridden provinces save farming costs.

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The Rice We Stole from the Cats

I wouldn't go as far as calling this one a 'wartime recipe.' But given the situations that we are all in right now, I couldn't help but hunker down, live, and eat simply. And this dish came right into mind when it comes to being prudent with your ingredients yet still having a mightly delicious, nutritious, and healthy meal.

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An Anatomy of Khao Chae (Chilled Thai Summer Rice) ส่วนประกอบข้าวแช่

Khao Chae ข้าวแช่ is something Thai people eat to cool off during the scorching summer. Preparing Khao Chae takes a village, and doing it right and beautiful is no small act of dedication. So, as eaters, we might want to know more about this special rice and the accompanying side dishes. And also how to eat it properly! It's time now to be cultured!

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Phuket’s Moo Hong and Chaiya’s Salted Eggs | หมูฮ๊องภูเก็ตใส่ไข่เค็มไชยา

A classic stew that has proliferated throughout Thailand, Moo Palo or Khai Palo is something we can make and keep for days. It is a handy stew to have around because it gets better every time it is simmered to reheat. I am now making Phuket's famous 'Palo' which they call 'Moo Hong' with salted eggs from Chaiya district - the district known for their delicious salted eggs - in Surat Thani.

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A Very Naked Yum Som O (Thai Pomelo Salad) | ยำส้มโอแบบซิมเปิลตัน

ยำส้มโอแบบ naked 😋 ทำทานเองก็จะได้ยำส้มโอรสอ่อนๆ ถูกใจ มีความส้มโอเต็มๆ ไม่ถูกกลบด้วยน้ำพริกเผา บลาๆๆ แทนมะพร้าวคั่วคือวอลนัตอบค่ะ ทานกับชะพลูหลังบ้าน | My own riff on Yum Som-O that has nothing to mask the sweet and fragrant tastes of the main event. 😋

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