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B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 14/04/2019
» Nowadays people rely mostly on stoves fuelled by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) when they cook. But more traditional methods like charcoal shouldn't be overlooked. For certain dishes, charcoal remains the best option.
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 07/04/2019
» The cooking-oil industry is like an ongoing battle between various types of oils -- palm, soybean, corn, sunflower, rice-bran, canola and olive. Getting more and more serious every day, the oil war doesn't seem to have a winner or loser when it comes to benefits. Each has its own scientific studies and research as reference to underline advantages or otherwise.
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 31/03/2019
» If you were thinking of treating yourself to some fine freshwater fare, then giant river prawn might well be high up on your wish list. Be prepared to get the wallet out, though, because if you've ever wondered what the most expensive freshwater creature in Thailand is, now you know the answer.
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 24/03/2019
» Mortars are indispensable in the Thai kitchen. There are different kinds of mortars and each is unique to its locality and food and signifies eating habits of the locals.
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 17/03/2019
» Banana might be one of the most ordinary plants, but it has long been in Thailand's culture, food, lifestyle and many other aspects of people's lives. Possibly, bananas have been with Thais longer than all other plants. Yet people somehow overlook the benefits of bananas and do not use them any more because they have found a better replacement.
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 10/03/2019
» In Thai culture, certain ceremonies are regarded as extremely important because they are carried out once in a lifetime. These ceremonies usually have set patterns to be carried on properly from one generation to the next.
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 03/03/2019
» There was once a time in Thailand when the population was small and the waters were full of life. Today, the country has nearly 70 million people, but the number of marine creatures is decreasing all the time. In the past, people had respect for the seas, lakes, rivers and their inhabitants. We are not so conscientious anymore. There isn't enough concern about what our activities could mean for the future.
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 10/02/2019
» Thais are experts when it comes to eating fish. This has to do with people's lifestyle since the old days, as their lives have always intertwined with rivers and canals. A variety of fish is easy to find. People don't even have to buy them because they can catch fish themselves. From experience, people soon learn distinctive qualities about each fish and what sort of food should be made from it, including how to season it and what kind of vegetables would go with it. Another mindset is to not let the fish go to waste. If a lot of fish are caught, they can be preserved to eat later.
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 27/01/2019
» Thai people just can't stay away from khao gaeng, or rice-and-side-dish shops. It's like a relative they have to see everyday. Most Thai people eat rice with side dishes for at least one meal a day. This is why these shops are everywhere. A shop in a good location, close to the office and transportation hubs and that offers lots of options can quickly gain in popularity.
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 20/01/2019
» In the morning, many people need to have their coffee. They spend that time planning what to do with their day. Sometimes, they try to go without coffee and their minds go blank. Coffee is special. It does its job well but in a contradictory way. It makes your body alert and relaxed at the same time.