Blog Index
From our first post on March 31, 2009 until our last post on January 30, 2018 we posted 179 articles. We also posted 87 Wednesday Photos found on the Wednesday Photo Index. Enjoy!
Although many of these blogs are out of date – for instance, restaurants are closed or sites may have changed somewhat – the majority of them are still relevant; and even the out of date blogs provide a historical record of Thailand for those years.
The authors are either Kasma (Loha-unchit), long-time Thai cooking teacher and leader of trips to Thailand, or Michael (Babcock), her husband who accompanied her on many trips, took many classes and heavily utilized Kasma as a resource.
Our first blog was The Other Side of Thai Food (4 April 2009, by Michael). If you'd like to walk through the entire set of blogs, just click on the links to the upper right of each page. You can also read About this Blog
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Thai Street Food
- Pad Thai at Or Tor Kor Market (31 March 2009 by Michael)
- Street Food Congee (Johk or Jook) (25 April 2009, by Michael)
- Delights of Thai Street Food (13 June 2009, by Kasma)
- Thai (Sweet) Snacks – Kanom Wan (25 October 2009, by Michael)
- Thong Lo Mangos and Sticky Rice (4 April 2010, by Michael)
- Ice Cream, Thai-Style (26 August 2010, by Michael)
- Thai Street Food (25 September 2010, by Kasma)
- Thong Lo Grilled Pork (24 February 2011, by Michael)
- Pork Leg Rice in Hua Hin (24 March 2011, by Michael)
- Donuts in Thailand, An Informal Survey (15 February 2013, by Michael)
- Favorite One-dish Meals in Thailand (15 July 2014, by Michael
Markets in Thailand
- Bangkok's Chinatown Market (4 July 2009, by Michael)
- Or Tor Kor Market in Bangkok (13 September 2009, by Michael)
- Don Wai Market in Nakhan Pathom Province (16 January 2010, by Michael)
- Krabi Morning Market – Maharaj Market (27 February 2010, by Michael)
- Nakhon Si Thammarat Municipal Market (23 May 2011, by Michael)
- Hua Hin Market (13 September 2011, by Michael)
- Chatuchak Market in Bangkok (24 June 2012, by Kasma)
- Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (15 January 2013, by Michael)
- Some Or Tor Kor Favorites (1 February 2014, by Michael)
Markets In the United States
- Shopping at Asian Markets (for Thai Ingredients) (22 May 2009, by Michael)
- Old Oakland Farmer's Market (4 October 2009, by Michael)
- Mithapheap (was Sontepheap) Market in Oakland (6 August 2010, by Kasma)
- Berkeley Farmer's Market (15 August 2010, by Michael)
- Asian Markets - Oakland's Chinatown (3 August 2011, by Michael)
- Asian Markets - Oakland's International District (18 August 2011, by Michael)
Restaurants
- Favorite Bangkok Restaurants (6 June 2009, by Michael)
- Krua Nakhon Restaurant (in Nakhon Si Thammarat) (18 July 2009, by Michael)
- Solar Squid in Pranburi (4 August 2009, by Michael)
- Lampang Noodle Shop (7 January 2010, by Michael)
- Takua Pa Food Treats (7 February 2010, by Michael)
- Thong Lo Duck Noodles (in Bangkok) (18 March 2010, by Michael)
- Malyeeya Restaurant at Pak Bara Pier (14 November 2010, by Michael)
- Are We in Thailand? (24 April 2011, by Michael)
- Shanghai Dumplings in Bangkok (2 May 2011, by Michael)
- Sudaporn Restaurant in Trang (15 November 2011, by Michael)
- Toh Plue Restaurant in Bangkok (15 January 2012, by Michael)
- Gum Kuo Restaurant - Oakland Congee (1 February 2012, by Michael)
- Boat Noodles at Damnoen Saduak Market (1 March 2012, by Michael)
- Nakhon Si Thammarat "Dim Sum" (1 April 2012, by Michael)
- Mae Hong Son Breakfast (1 May 2012, by Michael)
- Wang Derm Restaurant (1 June 2012, by Michael)
- A. Mallika in Bangkok (1 December 2012, by Michael)
- Yentafo Kreung Songe, Noodle & Restaurant (1 February, 2013, by Michael)
- Din Tai Fung Bangkok - A Disappointment (1 August 2013, by Michael)
- Yok Yor Restaurant in Bangkok (15 September 2013, by Michael)
- A Thai Truck Stop - Raan Nong Pun (1 November 2013, by Michael)
- Hong Kong Noodle in Bangkok's Chinatown (1 December 2013, by Michael)
- Kaeng Ron Baan Suan Restaurant in Chiang Mai (1 January 2014, by Michael)
- Shanghai Xiao Long Pao Restaurant in Bangkok (15 January 2014, by Michael)
- Vientiane Kitchen Restaurant in Bangkok (14 February 2014, by Michael)
- Pongza Restaurant in Bo Klua (15 May 2014, by Michael)
- Yum Saap Restaurant – A Thai Chain (15 June 2014, by Michael)
- Ko Joi Restaurant – Kanom Jeen Noodles in Krabi (1 September 2014, by Michael)
- Auntie Nim’s Dessert Shop – ร้านของหวานป้านิ่ม – in Nan (1 August 2014, by Michael)
- Thong Lo Duck Noodles – Lee’s Noodles (December 20th, 2014)
- My Choice Restaurant in Bangkok (1 January 2018, by Michael)
More on Thai Food
- The Other Side of Thai Food (4 April 2009, by Michael)
- Thai New Year (8 April 2009, by Kasma; includes White Sticky Rice with Mangoes Recipe)
- Principles of Flavor Harmony (19 April 2009, by Kasma)
- Thai Food is Fusion Food (27 June 2009, by Kasma)
- Thai Crepes (Kanom Buang) (14 July 2009, by Kasma)
- Grilled Eggplant Salad (4 September 2009, by Kasma; includes recipe for Spicy Mesquite-Grilled Eggplant Salad)
- Faux Thai Recipes (15 November 2009, by Michael)
- Pad Thai (26 November 2009, by Kasma)
- Beef Noodle Soup (17 December 2009, by Kasma)
- Whole Fish Dishes (27 December 2009, by Kasma)
- Thai Curries (7 March 2010, by Kasma)
- Thai Salt and Pepper (Prik Nahm Bplah) (25 April 2010, by Michael)
- Thai Food To Go (26 June 2010, by Michael)
- Trang Cakes – Kook Ming (16 July 2010, by Michael)
- Hua Hin Treats (16 September 2010, by Michael)
- Thai Thanksgiving Dish (4 November 2010, by Kasma)
- Thai Condiment Sets (24 January 2011, by Michael)
- The Universal Vegetable Recipe (13 June 2011, by Michael)
- Basil Salmon (3 September 2011, by Michael)
- Basil Pork - Moo Pad Kaprao (15 February 2012, by Michael)
- Satisfying a Durian Craving (18 July 2012, by Kasma)
- Thai Noodles - An Amazing Variety (15 August 2012, by Michael)
- Five Favorite Dishes (15 October 2012, by Michael)
- Don't Miss Naem Sour Sausage When Visiting Northern Thailand (1 March 2013, by Kasma)
- Coffee in Thailand, Part 1 (1 April 2013, by Michael)
- Coffee in Thailand, Part 2 (15 April 2013, by Michael)
- Coffee in Thailand, Part 3 (The North) (15 March 2014, by Michael)
- Coffee in Thailand, Part 4 (21 January 2015, by Michael)
- Coffee in Thailand, Part 5 (2017) (25 December 2017, by Michael)
- Current Top Ten Thai Dishes (15 November 2013, by Michael)
- Fried Foods in Thailand (1 March 2014, by Michael)
- Favorite Thai Soups (1 August 2014, by Michael)
- Five Thai Noodle Dishes - Beyond Pad Thai (15 August 2014, by Michael)
Thai Ingredients
- Salted Crab – Bpoo Kem (30 April 2009, by Kasma)
- Tamarind (Makahm) (26 July 2009, by Kasma; includes Spicy Tamarind Tiger Prawns recipe)
- Garlic Chives and Flowering Chives (23 September 2009, by Kasma; includes recipe for Stir-fried Chive Flower Buds with Shrimp and Oyster Mushrooms)
- Tapioca – Sagu (or Sakoo) (15 October 2009, by Kasma; includes recipe for Tapioca Black Bean Pudding)
- Kabocha Squash (5 November 2009, by Kasma; includes recipe for Sweet Soup of Kabocha in Coconut Milk)
- Shrimp Paste (Kapi) (28 January 2010, by Kasma)
- Peppercorns (18 February 2010, by Kasma)
- Grow Your Own Kaffir Lime Tree (27 March 2010, by Kasma)
- Galanga – Kah (15 April 2010, by Kasma)
- Green Papaya (27 May 2010, by Kasma)
- Green Mango (17 June 2010, by Kasma)
- Miang Kam uses Bai Cha Plu NOT Betel Leaf (Bai Plu) (25 July 2010, by Kasma
- Incense Candles – Tien Ohb (4 September 2010, by Kasma)
- Southeast Asian Ideas with Pumpkin (15 October 2010, by Kasma)
- How to Cook Brown Jasmine Rice for Maximum Nutrition (25 November 2010, by Kasma)
- Chillies – Some Information (3 December 2010, by Michael)
- When Chillies are Too Hot (12 December 2010, by Kasma)
- Selecting and Using Coconuts (4 March 2011, by Kasma)
- Thai Jasmine Rice – Kao Hom Mail – Part 1 (3 April 2011, by Kasma)
- Thai Jasmine Rice – Kao Hom Mail – Part 2 (14 April 2011, by Kasma)
- Cha-Om – A Delicious and Nutritious Tropical Acacia (12 May 2011, by Kasma)
- In Search of the Best Sour Fish (Pla Som) (23 July 2011, by Kasma)
- Whole-Grain Rice Makes a Comeback in Thailand (1 January 2012 by Kasma)
- Thai Coconut Shortage, Part 1 (15 November 2012, by Kasma)
- Thai Coconut Shortage, Part 2 (1 January 2013, by Kasma)
- Banana Blossoms (15 July 2013, by Michael)
- Salted Mackerel - Pla Kem (15 August 2013, by Kasma)
- My Mother and Gingko Nuts (9 October 2015, by Kasma)
Thai Cooking Tools and Techniques
- The Mortar and Pestle (15 May 2009, by Kasma)
- Stir-Frying (Pad) (14 August 2009, by Kasma)
- Adapting the Wok to your Stove (6 May 2010, by Kasma)
- Following Thai Recipes (3 October 2010, by Michael)
- Grilling Seafood in Thai Cooking (1 September 2013, by Kasma)
- How to Crispy Fry a Fish - Thai Style (15 December 2013, by Kasma)
Thai Culture
- Motor Scooters in Thailand (14 April 2009, by Michael)
- Isahn (Isaan) Impressions (5 December 2009, by Michael)
- Thai Napkins (5 June 2010, by Michael)
- Dining - Thai Style (2 January 2011, by Kasma)
- Thai Culture - Heart Culture (4 February 2011, by Kasma)
- Nakhon Thong - Portrait of a Thai Community (3 June 2011, by Kasma)
- A Hidden Treasure at Pha Taem National Park (23 June 2011, by Kasma)
- Watch Repair, A Thai Option (15 December 2011, by Michael)
- Samrong Street Repair (1 October 2012, by Michael)
- Ban Roi An Phan Yang Wood Carving Museum in Chiang Mai (15 December 2012, by Michael)
- Black House (บ้านดำ) Museum in Chiang Rai (1 April 2014, by Michael)
- Mae Salong - Tea and Beautiful Views (1 May 2014, by Michael)
- Bo Klua - Visiting the Salt Ponds (1 June 2014, by Michael)
- Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park in Chiang Rai (1 October 2014, by Michael)
- Examining the Life of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej – Rama IX (7 September 2017, by Kasma)
- Doi Tung (19 September 2017, by Michael)
- The Royal Park Rajapruek (30 January 2018, by Michael)
Thai Cooking Classes
- Weeklong Thai Cooking Class (1 October 2011, by Michael)
- Best Thai Food in America? (15 October 2011, by Michael)
- Beginning Thai Cooking with Kasma, Class #1 (1 July 2012, by Michael)
- Beginning Thai Cooking with Kasma, Class #2 (1 August 2012, by Michael)
- Beginning Thai Cooking with Kasma, Class #3 (1 September 2012, by Michael)
- Beginning Thai Cooking with Kasma, Class #4 (15 September 2012, by Michael)
- Intermediate Thai Cooking Class Overview (17 September 2013, by Michael)
- Intermediate Thai Cooking with Kasma, Class #1 (1 May 2013, by Michael)
- Intermediate Thai Cooking with Kasma, Class #2 (15 May 2013, by Michael)
- Intermediate Thai Cooking with Kasma, Class #3 (1 June 2013, by Michael)
- Intermediate Thai Cooking with Kasma, Class #4 (15 June 2013, by Michael)
- Beginning/Intermediate Weeklong Thai Cooking Class (1 October 2013, by Michael)
Buddhism
- Buddhism, Thailand, Achaan Chah (7 May 2009, by Michael)
- Buddha Thoughts (23 August 2009, by Michael)
- Practicing Buddhism (16 May 2010, by Michael)
- Wat Mahatat in Nakhon Si Thammarat (3 July 2011, by Michael)
- Buddhism, Ajahn Viradhammo (1 November 2011, by Michael)
- Wat That Noi in Nakhon Si Thammarat (15 May 2012, by Michael)
- A Buddha in Nakhon Si Thammarat (1 July 2013, by Michael)
- Wat Nantaram in Chiang Kham (1 April 2014, by Michael)
- Wat Phumin in Nan – The Murals (1 July 2014, by Michael)
- Doi Suthep – A Personal View (20 February 2015, by Michael)
Kasma's Trips to Thailand
- A Treasure of Northeastern Thailand: Weaving Villages (30 May 2009, by Kasma)
- Thailand Trip - Favorite Moments, Part 1 (12 June 2012, by Michael)
- Thailand Trip - Favorite Moments, Part 2 (6 July 2012, by Michael)
Other Favorites
- Bitter Melon, Chorizo and Egg (20 June 2009, by Michael)
- Moringa – Marum (5 July 2010, by Kasma)
- Two Emergency Rooms (24 December 2010, by Michael)
- A "Healthy" Diet (14 January 2011, by Michael)
- Thai Diet Changes (14 February 2011, by Michael)
- Healthy Chocolate; in Thailand! (14 March 2011, by Michael)
- Western Carbohydrates in Thailand (13 July 2011, by Michael)
- Snorkel Thailand Now, Before the Reefs are Gone! (1 December 2011, by Kasma)
- Two Thai Hospitals (15 March 2012, by Michael)
- Grow Wild the Laver! (15 April 2012, by Michael)
- Kasma's Mother (1 November 2012, by Michael)
- Melt Me Chocolate, Revisited (15 March 2013, by Michael)
- Kasma’s 30-year Anniversary Message (25 May 2015, by Kasma)