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Museum goes its own sweet way
News, Phitsanu Thepthong, Published on 23/11/2019
» Thai sweets have long held a special place in gastronomical culture and now they are honoured with a dedicated museum midway between Bangkok and the seaside district of Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Sweet tooth heaven
Life, Published on 23/08/2018
» More than 50 renowned bakery shops will gather under the same roof to serve their signature sweet treats during the "Zweet Mania" fair at Future Park and Zpell, Phahon Yothin Road, from tomorrow to Sept 2.
Guru's Weekly Pick: August 11 - 17
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/08/2017
» Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond.
All wrapped up in the appeal
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 07/05/2017
» Bananas play an important role in Thai culture. They can be found all over the place, which is probably why they are put to use so often and in many different ways. Even the logo of the Thailand Creative & Design Centre features produce wrappers made from banana leaves. The rectangular shape reflects a basic Thai-styled design influenced by the shape and various uses of the fruit's leaves.
Soaking up the sun
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 19/02/2017
» Conjure up a mental list of old-fashioned dishes that still make the mouth water, and then notice how many include main ingredients that are dried or salted. Here's a personal selection: nuea khem tom kathi sai hawm daeng (salted beef stewed with shallots in coconut cream), nuea khem cheek pen sen foy phat kap namtaan (shredded salted dried beef stir-fried with palm sugar), plaa chon taak haeng khem tom kathi proong rote baeb tomyam sai bai makhaam awn (salted and dried snakehead fish stewed with sour-spicy seasonings in coconut cream with tender tamarind leaves), hua plaa chon taak haeng khem sai kathi sai fak (dried salted snakehead fish head stewed with coconut cream and squash), hoy malaeng phuu taak haeng khem phat kap nam taan (salted and dried mussels stir-fried with palm sugar or the same mussels simmered into a curry with pineapple). The list goes on.
Where rivers collide
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 03/11/2016
» Sri Suwanna-Benja, 64, slowly climbs down the pier's stairs. She is overweight and her legs don't seem to be strong enough to carry her. Cautiously, Sri gets to the long-tailed boat with her granddaughter's help. However, once on board, she gets into position, revs the engine and manoeuvres the vessel like she were playing with an old toy.
Cracking duck eggs' appeal
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 31/07/2016
» If you compare a duck's egg with a hen's egg, which one comes out on top? The right answer is that each one has its strong points. Most people prefer hen eggs, however, and it is easy to find them for sale in any fresh market or supermarket where they are bought in much greater amounts than duck eggs. Cooked-to-order food shops don't keep duck eggs at the ready for customers, who are very unlikely to ask for them.
Almost half monkhood 'overweight'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/03/2016
» A study showing nearly half the monkhood is obese has prompted officials to launch a campaign to help monks lead healthy lives and reduce medical fees.
Duck in for tasty treats
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 16/08/2015
» Which is to be preferred, a hen’s egg or a duck egg? Few people would take a stand on this, even though hens’ eggs are cheaper. When making many different kinds and food, including most sweets that call for eggs, only the duck egg will do. It has qualities that the hen’s egg lacks, and justifies the extra cost.