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COOKING A THAI SEAFOOD FEAST WITH KHAO KOR LOCALS

December 20, 2015 No Comments

It was our final night of at Saiphin’s hometown in Khao Kor, and we all knew it was going to be epic.

Nearly 20 people gathered up at Saiphin’s house as we started to prepare ingredients for our cook-up session. Prawns, squid, kaffir lime leaves, coriander root, lemongrass, garlic, chili, basil, galangal and so on–I predicted a Thai seafood feast and I was right.

Saiphin announced that we would be making three dishes that evening: stir-fry prawns with curry power, stir-fry squid with chili & basil, and the famous tom yum prawn. I can say that these three are common every-day dishes found anywhere in Thailand, whether you are at a fine dining restaurant in Bangkok or at a street vendor with sticky tables by the beach.

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THAI-LAOS CULINARY TIME WITH KHAO KOR LOCALS

December 9, 2015 1 Comment

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

Having arrived at Saiphin’s house in Khao Kor district in Petchabun province, Thailand, I found myself surrounded by the laughter and joyful smiles of Saiphin’s friends and family. It had been a year since she last visited her hometown, so we all were greeted by over 40 people from her local area.

Being known as the best chef in town, Saiphin took no time to wind down; she headed straight to her mother’s kitchen at the back of her house. Excited to get to learn to cook with the locals and for the locals,

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FRESH COLOURS OF LHOM SAK FRESH MARKET | PETCHABUN, THAILAND

November 12, 2015 1 Comment

This was the start of our Rosa’s Road Trip.

Our road trip van came to a stop. I woke up and realised we had arrived at Lhom Sak Fresh Market in Petchabun province, Thailand.

The sun had just risen, but the market had been awake for a few hours already.

First there was a light whiff of typical fresh market odour mixed with the smell of exhaust fumes from delivery motor bikes.

A few more steps forward and we were greeted by the scent of greens and spices.

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THE BEGINNING

October 7, 2015 1 Comment

This was my very own sunset.

Time stands still every time I think of this darkening sky . I can still hear the sound of the ocean and feel the sunlight brushing my skin. And I wonder, would I ever see a sunset like this again?

The truth is, in my future days there will always be sunsets. Some might be somewhat memorable; some will be unforgettable. The sky, though, told me a secret: I will need to be present. I will need to be out there and feel it happen.