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How it all started
B Magazine, Published on 22/03/2020
» Knowing what you eat is not merely knowing where you indulge in good food.
Going for a dip
B Magazine, Published on 08/12/2019
» Nam jeem (dipping sauce) has an incredibly strong influence on Thai food. But there is no explanation as to which sauce should be served with certain dishes. No rules exist when it comes to nam jeem.
Worth the effort
B Magazine, Published on 17/11/2019
» Those who can cook may have received tips from gurus or books, but to be a good cook you need regular practice to maintain consistency and improve taste. This is a basic rule cooks have always adhered to.
Eat your fill and be healthy
B Magazine, Published on 13/10/2019
» Among the most concerning health issues for Thais these days, especially in Bangkok, is high cholesterol. There are many contributing factors, but, broadly speaking, it's a result of unhealthy diets. However, the prospect of watching what you eat is a daunting one for many people, when it is so easy to get food anywhere at anytime. And once they've fallen into a pattern of unhealthy eating, most people find it difficult to escape the cholesterol trap.
The water culture wars
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 12/08/2018
» The prominent role that water has played in Thai life for centuries has driven chefs to develop techniques for cooking fish with the goal of eradicating bones and fishy smells, the major obstacles to making delicious dishes.
A pungent debate
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 24/06/2018
» Three weeks ago, a report was published by the Commerce Ministry addressing the drop in garlic prices in the North. It explained the ministry had contacted noodle chain Chai See Mee Kiew to buy more garlic to make the krathiam jiew (deep fried garlic) that tops their dishes.
Bringing good health home
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 01/04/2018
» In my column two weeks ago, I talked about the challenge of selecting the right vegetable oil. I mentioned that we should try to avoid purchasing fried foods from vendors as they are known to put the oil on high heat and reuse it, creating harmful chemical reactions. This is common knowledge, but people still can't help but rely on ready-to-eat meals. Although research has yet to verify vegetable oil as a cause for disease, it wouldn't hurt to be cautious about consuming it.
Coriander: Best Supporting Actor
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 14/01/2018
» We usually see coriander on khao man gai (Hainanese-style chicken with rice), pad woonsen (stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables), fried rice, omelette with ground pork, or clear soup with ground pork-stuffed bitter melons.