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Dream Trips 2012 – Places and Things to See and do in 2012
In this post I am not going to tell you the hottest new resort or the area that just opened up for tourism due to a change in government. It’s simply MY list. Dream trips that I have either always wanted to do or feel newly inspired to...
Accidental Funnies – from NYT, Dumpling Tales from Wall Street
It’s nice to see something about Wall Street that’s funny, for a change. A banker friend sent me this article and I couldn’t resist to share. It’s a Kevin Roose piece from the NYT where he interview a dumpling cart vendor who goes to work at Goldman...
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Secret Eating Habits of Shanghai Chefs – from CNNgo
Thought you might like to read my latest article on CNNgo. Have you ever wondered where chefs eat when they are not cooking? Then read my interview with some top Shanghai chefs about where they chow down when they are not in the kitchen. In the article you...
What It’s Really Like to Open a Hotel on a Tropical Island? – the New Dusit Maldives
I am always interested in the way things work – from ordinary kitchen appliances to operations more complex. I find all the moving parts that come together and make something truly amazing. And when I think about varying levels of complexity , one of the more complex...
‘Tis the Season to Eat Reindeer – Reindeer Sashimi at Mathias Dahlgren
Yes, that’s right – reindeer. I suppose it depends on where you live, but in some parts of the world it is not strange at all to eat reindeer, say Norway, Sweden or Finland. Even if you have never been to those places, you may have even...
Craft Beers and Microbrews in Shanghai at Cheers-In
One of my many laments of living in Asia has been the lack of access to craft beers, otherwise known as microbrews - the other laments are silly things like missing multigrain breads, the price of wine, and truly high-speed internet, but I guess this is a relatively small price...
‘Tis the Season for Christmas Bread – Swedish Vörtbröd Recipe
You might wonder why I am writing about Swedish bread on my mostly Asian focused website. Well I recently attended a traditional Swedish smörgåsbord dinner organized by a good friend from Bangkok. One of the nice things about living internationally is the exposure to many different people from...
Miele Guide 2011 – The Top 20 Restaurants in Asia are Announced
It’s that time of year again. The time when the Miele Guide issues its new annual edition. Foodies in the region await eagerly for the pronouncement of the top 20 restaurants in Asia. I continue to think that Japan gets a bit ignored by the Miele Guide, but...
Shop like a Bangkok Local – MBK Mall for DVD’s, Fake goods, Thai products & more
For many people, Bangkok is a shopping destination. There are so many expansive and extensive malls like Emporium, Siam Paragon, Gaysorn and CentralWorld selling everything from high street, mainstream brands to Prada, Gucci, LV and the usual suspects among luxury brands. People travel from all over the region to find...
Halloween Means Cats and Dogs in Food Themed Costumes ;)
I am softie when it comes to animals. My usual polished composure melts when I see a cool cat or a cute dog. And now is the time of year for animals in Halloween costumes. It’s like cute squared! Dogs take to it better than cats (which tend to...
5 Best Tasting Menus in Shanghai – from CNNgo
Hi folks - So I started writing for CNN and CNNgo as well and I thought you might want to check out my first article. Have a look. In this piece I talk about the 5 best tasting menus in Shanghai, including: - M1NT - Stiller’s -...
Meet the Chef – Thailand’s Own Celebrity Chef, Chef McDang
There is nothing ordinary about Chef McDang and his rise to become one of the world experts on Thai cooking. Born into the Thai royal family, Chef McDang followed in the family tradition to go overseas to boarding school at 12 years old. Later he enrolled at Georgetown...
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