Most travelers to Southeast Asia are well-prepared for the delights of Thai cuisine. They know their Tom Yum soup from their Som Tam salad, and some are even ready for the “pet, pet” (spicy) factor. But anticipation of Lao food? Not so much. Even though it’s just a hop over the Mekong River from Thailand, […]
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Local Flavor: Common Bugs and Exotic Fruits at Warorot Market
It’s so true that local markets carry the pulse of a place, and Chiang Mai, Thailand’s Warorot Market is no exception – this lively market is a fantastic spot to plug into the heart of daily life in Chiang Mai. During the day, the main market complex is a multi-storied warren of vendor stalls that […]
Local Flavor: Locavore Cuisine at the Edge
The Northern Edge Algonquin is inspiring – from the ooh’s of the tranquil, seemingly hand-painted landscape to the ahh’s of the peace you exhale into at one of Wendy Martin’s yoga sessions. As I recently waxed poetic about, it’s an extraordinary little corner of the world. And then there’s the food. The food! The Edge’s […]