If you’re not making sushi at home you’re missing out on a delicious and extremely diet-friendly meal. It’s easy to make, fast, nutritious, and the raw fish you’re afraid of is completely optional. First let’s have a brief overview of sushi for those who’ve never had it or those who have tried it but want to know more. Sushi is…
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Langkawi Attractions By Road
A great way to see Pulau Langkawi’s many attractions is to rent a car and drive from place to place at one’s own leisure. Car hire is reasonably priced and the island is linked by a network of pleasant roads with ample signages. A great place to start your sightseeing tour is to begin at Kuah town itself, where the…
The Halls Of Power
Black history has been a progressive climb from without the lowest echelons of society during slavery to the highest. When you think of black history, we often think of the civil rights movement, of John Brown’s violent protests, of the Underground Railroad. But black history doesn’t end with any one event. It is always in the process of being made…
Khao Chae Essential Of Thai Summer Dishes
Every April it seems as though everybody in Thailand is sweltering in the hot sun and getting ready for the Songkran water throwing festival. Gourmet Thai cooks are busy preparing their special cool-off dish called “Khao Chae”. rice soaked in scented water and topped with ice. Eating rice in cold water may sound just as appealing to people, not so…
Do Not Miss Beautiful Ubud For Your Bali Vacation
What is it about Ubud that one should visit this beautiful village? Because Ubud has much to offer; from its stunning panorama of Ayung River valley and the terraces rice filed, its most talented artist, its typical traditional market and myriad of shops that line the road is a heaven for shopping, its undying culture, its serene environs and plentiful…
Egg Fried Rice
This is my version of the no-frills Egg Fried Rice. Super simple and serves 2 persons. Ingredients * 2 cups / rice bowls cold cooked rice * 2 eggs, lightly beaten * 4 shallots (thinly sliced) Seasoning : * 1 What’s your Reaction? Love Love 0 Smile Smile 0 Haha Haha 0 Sad Sad 0 Star Star 0 Weary Weary…
Dining Out 101
Do you consistantly starve yourself until you get to the restaurant, and then order everything on the menu to fill the hunger gap? If you are serious about watching your weight there are things you can do to be a more ‘informed diner’ so you make the right decisions on what food to eat when you dine out. Fitness expert…
Eating In Thailand
The first time I went to Thailand was back in 1973. I was a young soldier in the United States Army and Bangkok was my first duty station. I was there for 18 months and my first meal back in America was a Big Mac, fries and a Coke. Times have changed and fast food places dot the Thailand countryside.…
An Initiation To Commodity Futures Trading
How It All Began Commodity futures trading, as we know it today, came about for the first time in Japan in the 17th century, where rice was traded in future contracts. It was a period when farmers and buyers came together and decided to commit to each other future prices negotiated on suitable terms in exchange of grain for money.…
The Cooking Of Kerala
Kerala is situated on the South West coast of India right beside Tamil Nadu. The capital is Cochin with its bustling harbour lined with fishing nets and home to fishing boats of all shapes and sizes. Much of the architecture has been influenced by the Chinese who traded along the coast leaving legacy of cooking pots similar to woks, cleavers…