Criminal investigation broadens in French baby milk recall

by Catharine Huddle @ Food Safety News

Wed Jan 17 21:01:52 PST 2018

French authorities are searching five sites run by dairy giant Lactalis in an investigation into the botched mass recall of baby milk products amidst a salmonella outbreak. The Paris prosecutor’s office told The Associated Press on Wednesday the sites being searched include the company’s  headquarters in western France and the factory in Craon, where salmonella bacteria... Continue Reading

Angkor Civilization’s Influences on Southeast Asia

by Explorient @ Explorient

Fri Oct 27 12:19:30 PDT 2017

Angkor’s Formation If South-East Asia had a civilisation that was equivalent to the Ancient Greece in Europe, it would have to be the mighty Angkor Empire that dominated all of what is now Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and several smaller swathes of Myanmar and Vietnam. It all started in 790AD, where Prince Jayavarman II declared – […]

USDA proposes changes to ‘National List’ for organic producers

by Dan Flynn @ Food Safety News

Thu Jan 18 21:00:23 PST 2018

The National Organic Program that stands behind those USDA Organic seals on processed and fresh foods in the grocery store comes with a lot of fine print. Most consumers don’t know much about it, but for the $50 billion organic marketplace, it’s all about the details. And the latest changes in those details, known as the... Continue Reading

What is Fermented Black Beans?

by asianfoodadventure @ Asian Food Adventure

Fri May 19 05:09:29 PDT 2017

Fermented black beans (黑豆豆豉), also known as salted black soybeans or douchi. It is very popular all over China, especially in the South. Fermented black beans are the oldest recorded ‘soy food’ in China. In 1972 a jar of fermented black beans were found in Han tomb no. 1. The tomb was sealed around 165 […]

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Chicken & Pork Adobo

by ARAdmin @ Asian Recipes

Sun Nov 19 20:52:52 PST 2017

This is popular offering is a national dish of the Philippines. Before serving, it might pay to mention that peppercorns in the sauce, not everyone handles those well. The strong vinegar flavor in the sauce/gravy is counterbalanced by the pepper, soy sauce and garlic. Adobo has many regional variations and Chicken & Pork Adobo is […]

Black Friday & Cyber Week Deals in Travel

by Tommo @ Food Fun Travel Blog

Tue Nov 21 15:38:02 PST 2017

It’s almost time for the BIGGEST sale of the year!!! In fact, many of the below deals are already active and some are finishing by friday. So don’t waste time, grab the best prices of the year! We’ve decided to take some of the hard work out of finding the perfect travel discounts by putting together some of the best deals you’ll find this Black Friday & Cyber Monday. So ...

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10 Most Popular Recipes of 2017 – from Winter Comfort Food to Asian Specialities

by Terence Carter @ Grantourismo Travels

Tue Dec 26 10:09:10 PST 2017

Our 10 Most Popular Recipes of 2017 on Grantourismo are an interesting mix of winter comfort food and Southeast Asian specialities – from a hearty Rabo de Toro and aromatic Cote de Boeuf to a refined Five-Spice Crispy Pork Belly and rich Cambodian Fish Amok. As 2017...

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New menu!

by toakitchen @ TASTE OF ASIA

Tue Mar 15 18:25:43 PDT 2016

Thank you for your continued support and patience! It’s been a little while but here it is, online and ready for ordering, the new Taste of Asia menu! View it here. The takeout menu is also now available online here.

There’s snow place like home, unless you’re an RV snowbird

by Cookson Beecher @ Food Safety News

Mon Jan 22 21:01:22 PST 2018

Just as feathered birds head south for warmer weather, so, too, do human snowbirds, who pack up their RVs and travel trailers they call home once they get to their sunny destinations. But food-safety gurus warn that there’s no vacation from food safety. “I don’t subscribe to the ‘knock-on-wood’ approach to food safety,” said Bill... Continue Reading

Why not, 1degree is not that #cold. #eisbach #surfing #munich

by admin @ Konbu Streetfood

Sat Nov 29 09:11:51 PST 2014

Why not, 1degree is not that #cold. #eisbach #surfing #munich

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Marival Spa – A Wine Lovers Slice of Heaven. Plus Marival Residences Review

by Meagen Collins @ Food Fun Travel Blog

Fri Oct 27 06:11:40 PDT 2017

Marival Spa plus Marival Residences Review. Marival Residence is a luxury all-inclusive resort in the up and coming area of Riviera Nayarit. We review the food, Mare Mare Beach Club and more.

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Braised Pork Ribs

by ARAdmin @ Vietnam Recipes – Asian Recipes

Thu Nov 16 20:52:52 PST 2017

Ribs are not always baked or grilled, and these ribs are “oven braised” with a Vietnamese spice mixture, making them succulent, juicy, and very tender. You can even braise them a day ahead and keep them refrigerated in their juices, because they reheat nicely. Ingredients 2 medium shallots, finely chopped 2 lemongrass stalks, tough outer layer removed, lightly […]

Seafood processor nets FDA warning for lack of hazard plan  

by Kelsey M. Mackin @ Food Safety News

Sun Jan 21 21:00:16 PST 2018

A seafood processor in Indonesia is on notice from the Food and Drug Administration for serious violations of the seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HAACP) regulation. According to the Dec. 29 warning letter recently made public by the FDA, the processor’s frozen vacuum packaged tuna were rendered injurious to health as they were prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions. Officials from the... Continue Reading

Vietnamese Pickled Daikon and Carrots (ĐỒ CHUA)

by asianfoodadventure @ Asian Food Adventure

Thu Apr 06 04:39:49 PDT 2017

Pickled daikon and carrots are served with so many Vietnamese dishes.  It is sold in bucket loads in the supermarkets back in Vietnam.  I don’t know any household that does not have a jar of this stuff lying around.  My mother-in-law replenishes her jars as soon as it’s nearly half-empty.   Pickled daikon and carrots […]

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Four Perfect Days on a Singapore Vacation

by Christian Baines @ Goway

Mon Jan 22 17:32:14 PST 2018

As Southeast Asia’s great cultural crossroads, Singapore is a patchwork of contradictions. The smoke of incense rises from traditional temples in the shadow of towering architectural marvels. Lively “wet” markets keep the ever-hungry locals (and visitors) fed the old fashioned way, while space age artificial trees collect water for the island’s most ambitious botanical innovation. […]

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Briefly: Tapeworm tale — IAFP 2018 — Sanitary food transport

by News Desk @ Food Safety News

Sun Jan 21 21:01:38 PST 2018

Every hour of every day people around the world are living with and working to resolve food safety issues. Here is a sampling of current headlines for your consumption, brought to you today with the support of Alchemy Systems. Registration opens for IAFP 2018 Registration is now open for the 2018 conference of the International Association for Food... Continue Reading

Company stops selling vinyl gloves; cites food safety risks

by Catharine Huddle @ Food Safety News

Sun Jan 21 21:00:46 PST 2018

Citing growing scientific evidence, specialist glove supplier Eagle Protect has discontinued selling vinyl gloves. Vinyl gloves, also called PVC gloves, contain a heavy chlorine content. PVC is a widely produced synthetic plastic polymer. The rigid form of PVC is used to make pipes. California-based Eagle Protect is not alone.  China stopped manufacturing the gloves last... Continue Reading

Beef Rendang

by ARAdmin @ Asian Recipes

Sat Nov 18 20:52:52 PST 2017

  One of Indonesia’s renowned and universally popular beef dishes is beef rendang, a slow-cooked dry curry deeply spiced with ginger and turmeric, kaffir lime and chilis. You’ll also find chicken, vegetable, and seafood rendang as well. It is also very popular in nearby Malaysia. When prepared in Malaysian style, there are sweet, sour, and savory […]

Travel Gift Ideas For Men

by Meagen Collins @ Food Fun Travel Blog

Mon Nov 13 18:10:23 PST 2017

Coming up with new unique travel gift ideas for men every single year can get tricky. Birthdays, Christmas and other speacial events come along and you might find yourslef wondiering what “unique travel gifts can I get…gifts that obviously make me look awesome!!!” Here’s our list of our Top 15 Travel Gift Ideas For Men for 2017/18   Looking for Funny travel gifts? Gift ideas for someone going travelling? Unique travel ...

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‘Essential’ food safety inspections continue during shutdown

by Dan Flynn @ Food Safety News

Sun Jan 21 21:00:00 PST 2018

Whether Congressional gremlins working in the wee hours of the morning agreed to call off the partial government shutdown or whether they’ve allowed it to spill into Monday morning, one thing won’t change. Inspectors from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be showing up for work at the nation’s 6,200 meat and poultry slaughter and... Continue Reading

Vietnam Meat Recipes #2

by ARAdmin @ Vietnam Recipes – Asian Recipes

Thu Aug 30 21:04:05 PDT 2012

Hue Rice Chicken in Lemon Grass Lamb in Hot Garlic Sauce Stir-fried Lamb with Mint and Chili Shrimp on Crab Legs Stuffed Chicken Wings Vietnamese Pork Sticks Vietnamese Crepes  Hue Rice (Com Huong Giang) Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 3 c Cooked rice 1 tb Dried shrimp 1 tb Toasted sesame seeds 1 Stalk fresh lemon […]

Singapore – Luxury Gateway to Asia

by Explorient @ Explorient

Fri Aug 04 10:13:36 PDT 2017

(Post written by Erin Saville) Singapore – perhaps one of the best known gateways to Asia as a whole. This bustling, extravagant city state is the perfect place for new visitors to the region, perfectly blending the West and the East in both style, flavour and signature, giving even the most discerning of travellers the […]

Malaysian Food Culture

by Explorient @ Explorient

Thu Dec 07 11:19:49 PST 2017

Malaysian cuisine is undoubtedly one of the most underrated in Asia and indeed the rest of the world. Most of us know about how good Thai, Vietnamese and Indian food is because there are so many restaurants show-casing these cuisines in the West. However, it’s quite rare to have any restaurants that are quintessentially Malaysian. This […]

Ayam Goreng – Fried Chicken

by ARAdmin @ Asian Recipes

Fri Nov 24 03:52:52 PST 2017

Ayam goreng is the name applied to various Indonesian and Malaysian dishes of chicken deep-fried in coconut oil. Ayam goreng literally means “fried chicken” in Indonesian and Malay. This South-east Asian version of fried chicken has no batter coating, and is richer in spices. Marination & Spices Nasi bungkus Padang with Padang style ayam goreng.The spice mixtures vary across regions, but primarily consist of a combination of; ground shallot, garlic, Indian bay leaves, turmeric, lemongrass, tamarind juice, candlenut, galangal, salt […]

Frozen food company recalls green beans after pet food recall

by News Desk @ Food Safety News

Mon Jan 22 21:00:33 PST 2018

National Frozen Foods Corp. issued a Class I recall of individual quick frozen green beans because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to notices posted by US Foods Inc. and the U.S. Department of Defense Commissary Agency. The frozen food manufacturer issued its recall following the detection of Listeria monocytogenes in a third-party test by... Continue Reading

Top 5 Things to See and Do in Kuala Lumpur

by Explorient @ Explorient

Mon Sep 25 10:11:13 PDT 2017

South East Asia has long been a magnet for tourists of all genres – from the backpacking student to the high flying luxury seekers looking to take advantage of the plush side of travelling, South East Asia has something for everyone. Whether you love amazing outdoor scenery, to cultural experiences that leave you breathless and […]

Top Luxury Beach Resorts in Vietnam

by Explorient @ Explorient

Sun Sep 10 19:07:51 PDT 2017

For a country that boasts more than 3400 km of coastline, the beaches alone should be enough to warrant a journey to Vietnam.  With infinite stretches of powdery sand, pristine azure water, tropical islands, coves, spectacular seascape and lagoons, it’s no wonder that a growing number of big-name players had staked their brand along this […]

Newly-launched Jakarta Heritage Walking Tour by Southeast Asia Heritage Tourism

by Editor @ What's New Jakarta

Sat Jan 20 07:42:29 PST 2018

highlightsthings to do in jakartawalking tourThere are lots of ways to experience Jakarta with its millions of nooks and crannies; one of it is through tracing the city’s long and fascinating history. Last Wednesday, January 18th, 2018, Southeast Asia Heritage (SEAH) Tourism launched a Heritage Walking Tour at Jakarta’s Kota Tua (Old Town). Collaborating with Southeast Asia Tourist Guide Association […]

An exploration of Vietnamese Food from North to the South

by Jimmy @

Mon Sep 21 05:29:12 PDT 2015

Vietnamese food is simple, yet exciting and loved by millions around the world – me especially. After the first year of travel primarily through Latin America, I felt that I should spend the majority of the second year in the country of my heritage. What I … Read all about it!

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The Best Things to See, Do and Eat in Indonesia

by Meagen Collins @ Food Fun Travel Blog

Thu Nov 09 09:02:39 PST 2017

A Food Fun Travel Guest Post Before you go anywhere, its best to check out the recommended sights to see and activities to do and create an itinerary before you head out. This avoids being overwhelmed when you get there, which could easily be the case in Indonesia – there are so many islands to visit, containing different landmarks, experiences and amazing foods to try, that you could end up ...

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Central Vietnam: Add Danang, Hoi An, and Hue to your Vietnam Vacation

by Aren Bergstrom @ Goway

Tue Jan 23 20:39:37 PST 2018

If you’re heading on a Vietnam vacation in the near future, odds are you’re spending the majority of your time in the north or south, either taking in the colonial charms and sprawling old city of Hanoi, or experiencing the rush that is Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. However, don’t spend all […]

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Herbs, Chicken & Parmesan

by ARAdmin @ Asian Recipes

Mon Nov 27 20:52:52 PST 2017

This Herbed Chicken Parmesan recipe is a family favorite, and provides the ultimate family meal, being both flavorful, and relatively inexpensive. Ingredients 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1 teaspoon dried basil 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten 1 pound chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups jarred tomato-basil […]

7 Epically Fun Things To Do In Iceland

by Tommo @ Food Fun Travel Blog

Mon Nov 27 14:48:52 PST 2017

Everything in Iceland is just a little more epic... Especially these ice caves! + 6 more epic experiences.

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15 Best Gifts For Foodies 2017

by Meagen Collins @ Food Fun Travel Blog

Sat Nov 11 09:24:34 PST 2017

Christmas is almost upon us again and many of you might find yourself wondering…. “What are the best gifts for foodies for 2017?” Never fear! We have taken the hard work out of scouring the internet for you. We’ve been researching the best unusual foodie gifts, food gifts for him, food gifts for her and everything in between and put them all in this one post.   So here you ...

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Fourteen Reasons Why I Love Vietnam

by Jimmy @

Fri Feb 19 06:40:25 PST 2016

This is the second successive year that I’ve returned to Vietnam. The first stint lasted nearly nine months that took me from the north to south; with my recently stay only lasting a quick two months. What can I say – I just love the place! Vietnam is a popular … Read all about it!

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Easy Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich

by asianfoodadventure @ Asian Food Adventure

Thu Apr 06 04:35:33 PDT 2017

There has recently been a Vietnamese Banh Mi explosion here in London.  Not sure if any of you have noticed.   Around 8 years ago, the only place that sold Banh Mi  was at Greenwich market.  It was a Vietnamese lady selling it from a food van.  Her nephew went on to open Panda Panda […]

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4 Ultimate Foodie Spots in Playa Del Carmen

by Meagen Collins @ Food Fun Travel Blog

Wed Nov 15 09:19:27 PST 2017

If it’s your first trip to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico you might find the choice for food a bit overwhelming. There are restaurants galore and people calling out to you telling you that their restaurant is “Of course the best food in town” – but how do you know for sure? You only have a certain amount of vacation time and you want to eat the very best….. That’s why ...

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Jimmy Johns pulls sprouts from all 2,727 franchise locations

by Dan Flynn @ Food Safety News

Fri Jan 19 15:46:03 PST 2018

Jimmy Johns Friday did something it has done in the past after one or more of its sandwich franchises was linked to an outbreak of foodborne illnesses: It ordered sprouts temporarily off the menu at all of its locations. In a statement, Jimmy Johns management said the temporary sprout ban is a “precautionary measure” while... Continue Reading

Deal Alert: Conrad Bali From $100 a Night

by Brendan Dorsey @ The Points Guy

Tue Jan 23 16:30:58 PST 2018

With a little digging it’s easy to find good deals on hotels in Southeast Asia. And thanks to this Hilton Hotels sale going on you won’t have to look very far. Right now you can book a stay at the Conrad Bali for just $104 per night. The Conrad is one of Hilton’s two luxury brands, …

Pork Menudo

by ARAdmin @ Asian Recipes

Wed Nov 22 03:52:52 PST 2017

Pork Menudo is another Filipino “stew” style recipe that incorporates pork meat and liver cubes with potatoes, carrots and tomato sauce. You can also substitute the pork with chicken, and eliminate the liver… and perhaps even add in some chickpeas (garbansos) with your mixed vegetables.   Ingredients: 2 lb. pork belly, cut into cubes 1/2 […]

Vietnam Meat Dishes Index

by ARAdmin @ Vietnam Recipes – Asian Recipes

Sat Sep 01 16:48:47 PDT 2012

Vietnamese meat dishes are many and varied, the following index to Vietnam recipes and dishes covers meats, poultry and seafood items in both traditional and modern fusion cuisine. Page 1 Vietnamese Spring Rolls Fresh Spring Rolls Chicken Curry Sour Fish Head Soup BBQ Five-Spice Game Hens Tom Yam Goong  (Hot & Sour Soup) BBQ Shrimp […]

Vietnamese Sauces

by ARAdmin @ Vietnam Recipes – Asian Recipes

Sat Sep 01 23:04:42 PDT 2012

Vietnamese sauce recipes commence with an important element of Vietnamese cuisine – nuoc cham or the Vietnamese dipping sauce. Nuoc cham is a fish sauce-based dipping sauce, served with spring rolls in Vietnamese restaurants and with a number of other dishes. Nuoc Cham Nuoc Leo (Peanut Sauce) Mam Nem (Fermented Anchovy Dip) Nuoc Mam Cham […]

Lotus Root and Pork Soup

by asianfoodadventure @ Asian Food Adventure

Wed Apr 26 05:56:28 PDT 2017

There are many varieties of Chinese soup that I would love to share with you guys.  So I have come up with an idea to do a monthly soup recipe to introduce you to the wonderful benefits of Asian soups.  Today, I am starting with lotus root and pork soup recipe.  To be honest it doesn’t […]

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Xiong Jing Nan Crowned the inaugural ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion

by Creative @ What's New Jakarta

Sun Jan 21 20:49:21 PST 2018

highlightJakarta Eventsone championshipThe largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), electrified the Jakarta Convention Center once again last Saturday night at ONE: KINGS OF COURAGE. In the main event, “The Panda” Xiong Jing Nan of China was crowned the inaugural ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion with a technical knockout victory over […]

Cambodian Num Pang Recipe — How to Make Num Pang Barang

by Lara Dunston @ Grantourismo Travels

Thu Dec 28 21:09:47 PST 2017

Our Cambodian num pang recipe is a recipe for what I have called num pang barang – ‘barang’ means ‘foreigner’ in Khmer. Cambodia’s banh mi is similar to Vietnamese banh mi — a Vietnamese sandwich or technically a baguette packed with pork, pate and salad....

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Siningang Na Baboy Sa Sampalok

by ARAdmin @ Asian Recipes

Wed Nov 22 20:52:52 PST 2017

Pork Sinigang or Sinigang na Baboy is a sour soup that is part of the cuisine of the Philippines. The soup dish uses pork as the main ingredient, although beef, shrimp, fish and chicken can be used. (if chicken is used, the recipe is known as sinampalukang manok). Bony portion of pork known as “buto-buto” […]

Circuit court denies all Peanut Corp. of America criminal appeals

by Dan Flynn @ Food Safety News

Tue Jan 23 13:07:58 PST 2018

The three executives once associated with Peanut Corporation of America, and already serving lengthy jail terms, lost all their appeals today. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Atlanta upheld the criminal convictions of former PCA chief executive Stewart Parnell, his peanut broker brother Michael Parnell, and one-time... Continue Reading

Vietnamese Meat Recipes #1

by ARAdmin @ Vietnam Recipes – Asian Recipes

Fri Aug 31 20:42:16 PDT 2012

Vietnamese meat recipes in this section encompass pork, beef, chicken and seafood – accompanied with rice or noodle dishes, plus soup recipes. Vietnamese Spring Rolls Fresh Spring Rolls Chicken Curry Sour Fish Head Soup BBQ Five-Spice Game Hens Tom Yam Goong (Hot & Sour Soup) BBQ Shrimp Paste on Sugar Cane Fried Rice with Sausage, […]

Gifts for Female Travelers – Travel Gift Ideas for Her

by Meagen Collins @ Food Fun Travel Blog

Tue Nov 14 13:27:42 PST 2017

” Not all girls are made of Sugar and Spice and everything nice. Some girls are made of adventure, fine beer, brains and no fear.” Have a fun lovin, traveling gal in your life? Not sure what to get her as a gift this year? Never fear, we have compiled 18 of the best gifts for female travelers. Unique travel gifts, funny travel gifts and some great gift ideas for ...

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Banjari Gosht

by ARAdmin @ Asian Recipes

Mon Nov 27 03:52:52 PST 2017

  Here’s your chance to experience the authentic flavours of Rajasthani spices, infused in juicy mutton pieces, and the recipe is sure to impress and delight your dinner guests! Ingredients 150 mils of cooking oil 600 grams mutton sliced into chunks 200 grams onions 50 grams whole garam masala 80 grams ginger-garlic paste 25 grams red […]

Asia Family Vacation Planning 101 (by Explorient)

by Explorient @ Explorient

Tue Jul 04 20:14:42 PDT 2017

For the vast majority of us, taking the family to Asia probably isn’t at the top of the list, especially when traveling with little ones — the killer long flights, the jetlag, different foods, the costs, the list can go on and on. Having two young children of my own, I agree with those concerns wholeheartedly. […]

This is how you know your #coach loves you. #crossfit #goodbye #wod #nowyoucandie

by admin @ Konbu Streetfood

Thu Nov 27 13:31:00 PST 2014

This is how you know your #coach loves you. #crossfit #goodbye #wod #nowyoucandie

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Beef and Peppers in Black Bean Sauce

by asian food adventure @ Asian Food Adventure

Tue Mar 21 04:40:02 PDT 2017

Beef and peppers in black bean sauce is an all time classic Chinese dish.  I don’t know anyone who hasn’t tried this dish before.  If you haven’t then you are seriously missing out!   If you have made this dish at home using a jar of black bean sauce that you bought from the supermarket. […]

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Celebrating Tet in Saigon

by Jimmy @

Mon Feb 15 10:26:21 PST 2016

As a child, every year we always celebrated Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) as it was the most important date in the yearly calendar. It was also be a date that I would dread yet enjoy at the same time. The day would start my … Read all about it!

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Lion’s Head Pork Meatballs Recipe

by asianfoodadventure @ Asian Food Adventure

Wed May 17 06:14:21 PDT 2017

There are many different style of cooking in China.  Around 8 different cooking styles have been identified and each one is unique.  Lion’s head pork meatballs recipe comes from Yangchow, province of Kiangsu, which is in Eastern China.   Superior Chinese dish… Chinese people like to use words like “dragon”, “phoenix” or “lion” to describe […]

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16 Things To Do In Palm Springs CA For Foodies

by Tommo @ Food Fun Travel Blog

Wed Nov 29 17:34:25 PST 2017

Forget the aging steakhouses and tiki bars - Head to Palm Springs for tri-tip fusion pho... Plus a lot of other foodie things

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Refreshing Pomelo Salad

by asian food adventure @ Asian Food Adventure

Tue May 09 04:19:23 PDT 2017

I look forward to eating pomelo salad whenever I am in Thailand or Vietnam.  It’s so refreshing, especially when the weather is hot! Pomelo is very similar in appearance to the grapefruit and it’s very popular in Southeast Asia.   The pomelos sold here in the UK are usually green with white flesh and thick […]

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Taste of Omaha 2014

by toakitchen @ TASTE OF ASIA

Wed May 21 18:14:05 PDT 2014

Mark your calendars. Taste of Omaha runs annually as a festival of food and entertainment and we are very excited to be a part of it this year! Please stop by, say ‘Hi!’ and support us, May 30th-June 1st. For more information, visit www.tasteofomaha.info. See you there! 🙂

Suspected norovirus illnesses temporarily close restaurant

by News Desk @ Food Safety News

Thu Jan 18 21:27:44 PST 2018

A Seattle restaurant is temporarily closed because of illnesses reported by customers. The Pho Aroma restaurant will not reopen until public health officials give their OK. The local health department, Public Health Seattle & King County, reported Thursday that is is investigating at least five cases of suspected norovirus linked to the restaurant; three customers... Continue Reading

Vietnamese Soups Recipes

by ARAdmin @ Vietnam Recipes – Asian Recipes

Fri Aug 31 19:32:23 PDT 2012

Vietnamese soups recipes to round out your Vietnam meal them. Along with rice, soup is a basic item across S.E. Asia. Sometimes the meal may consist solely of a soup. Pho, a complex soup with the addition of noodles and beef, is Vietnam’s gift to the rest of the world. Make your own delicious and […]

How To Indulge In Turkey’s Delicious Culinary Culture

by Kate Robertson @ Epicure & Culture

Thu Jan 11 07:03:05 PST 2018

Food in Turkey is a reason to visit the country in itself. Here's how to enjoy the country's best flavors, including recipes dating back hundreds of years!

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Shoyu Ramen

by ARAdmin @ Asian Recipes

Sat Nov 25 03:52:52 PST 2017

Shoyu Ramen is special because of its complex pork-and-chicken-based broth that gets extra depth of flavor from kombu (seaweed) and shoyu (Japanese soy sauce). Ramen is a Japanese soup dish consisting of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat or fish-based broth. It is often flavored with soy sauce or miso, and uses toppings such as sliced pork, dried seaweed, menma, and green onions. Nearly […]

10 Cool Travel Gifts 2017

by Meagen Collins @ Food Fun Travel Blog

Tue Oct 31 23:08:52 PDT 2017

Can’t decide what cool travel gifts to buy the traveller in your life? It can be difficult to come up with Christmas presents to buy them. Most travellers can only carry a certain amount of luggage. The gifts you buy need to be practical, useful, lightweight and compact. We have taken some of the guesswork out of your Christmas shopping this year and put together a list of 10 cool ...

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How You Can Support Refugees Through Food In NYC

by Allison Yates @ Epicure & Culture

Wed Jan 03 07:12:52 PST 2018

Helping refugees comes in many forms. In NYC, you can support these displaced people by attending a special dinner they prepare. Here's how.

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Banh Cam & Banh Ran – deep-fried Glutinous Rice Balls

by ARAdmin @ Vietnam Recipes – Asian Recipes

Sat Nov 04 04:52:52 PDT 2017

Banh cam and banh ran are nearly identical to one another, albeit with subtle regional differences. Crisp on the outside and chewy inside, these golden-fried glutinous balls are coated with sesame seeds and filled with sweetened mung bean paste. They are one of the most popular desserts across Vietnam. Bánh rán is a deep-fried glutinous rice ball […]

Canh – Vietnamese Chicken & Vegetable Soup

by ARAdmin @ Vietnam Recipes – Asian Recipes

Mon Oct 23 04:52:52 PDT 2017

  The Ingredients 200 g chicken (7 oz) thinly sliced against the grain 1/2 tsp each pepper, chicken stock 1/2 tsp garlic minced 1 inch ginger 2 tsp fish sauce 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 bunch leafy vegetables choy sum, bok choy, mustard greens etc. Vietnamese “Canh” Soups Vietnam’s soups are many and varied. The southern regions sour soups or “canh chua” are […]

17 Best Food Gifts For Men

by Meagen Collins @ Food Fun Travel Blog

Sat Nov 11 09:55:32 PST 2017

Finding the perfect food gifts for men can be tricky…short of getting the standard sock & jocks, what can you possibly get that foodie guy in your life?   We’ve compiled a list of the hottest food gifts for men for 2018….yes there are some socks and jocks in there but there’s some other really cool stuff that we know will make a great foodie gift for him. 17 Best ...

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Bun Cha – Rice Vermicelli & Pork Meatballs

by ARAdmin @ Vietnam Recipes – Asian Recipes

Thu Oct 26 04:52:52 PDT 2017

Rice vermicelli Rice vermicelli (“bún”) is a food staple across the entire country of Vietnam. Bún cha is a Vietnamese dish of grilled pork and noodles, thought to have originated from Hanoi, Vietnam. It would be foolish indeed to Hanoi without trying authentic bún cha. The combination comes with grilled pork sausage patties, a basket of herbs, […]

Hard Rock Cafe Rock in Bowls: A Taste of Worldwide Cuisines

by Editor @ What's New Jakarta

Sun Jan 21 22:40:44 PST 2018

hard rock cafe jakartahighlightsInspired by the flavors around the world, Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta is featuring assortment of internationally inspired bowl of creations to its new menu, Rock in Bowls. The menu comes into three dishes with the taste of Asian, Southwestern and Mexican cuisine. Habanero Chicken Bowl offers a mexican flavor; a bowl of brown […]

Sick restaurant worker prompts hepatitis A warning in Hawaii

by News Desk @ Food Safety News

Thu Jan 18 21:00:37 PST 2018

A foodservice worker in Hawaii may have exposed customers of a Honolulu restaurant to the hepatitis A virus during a five-week period ending Jan. 6. Health officials say the case is likely not related to a multi-state outbreak that has sickened 1,500 and killed almost 50. Most of the customers of the Wah Kung Restaurant are... Continue Reading

Oyster Omelette

by ARAdmin @ Asian Recipes

Sun Nov 26 03:52:52 PST 2017

Malaysian Oyster Omelette is a dish that is also popular in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand for its savory taste. Variations of the dish can also be found in southern regions of China (Chaozhou, Fujian, Guangdong) although the taste and appearance can vary significantly from the original version. The oyster omelette is a Taiwan night market favorite. […]

Stir-fried kale with chilli and garlic

by asianfoodadventure @ Asian Food Adventure

Mon Jun 12 03:08:55 PDT 2017

Kale is sold in abundance here and is available all year round.  Most of the time I just boil or steam it.  It didn’t really occur to me to stir-fry it until I spoke to one of my Taiwanese friend.  Whilst shopping, she mentioned to me that she hates kale and finds it really difficult […]

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Briefly: Pufferfish poison — Sail or fail — CRISPR mushrooms

by News Desk @ Food Safety News

Thu Jan 18 21:01:02 PST 2018

Every hour of every day people around the world are living with and working to resolve food safety issues. Here is a sampling of current headlines for your consumption, brought to you today with the support of Alchemy Systems. Emergency alert about ‘fugu’ aka pufferfish Gamagori City in Japan issued an emergency alert Monday after two people ate  portions... Continue Reading

Nearly 550 customers of two restaurants sick from norovirus

by Catharine Huddle @ Food Safety News

Fri Jan 19 21:00:14 PST 2018

The number of people sick in a Tacoma, WA-area norovirus outbreak hit 542 this week, increasing by almost 40 percent since Jan. 11. Norovirus has been confirmed by Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department officials as the pathogen responsible for the outbreak. Of the 542 reported victims, 520 ate at an El Toro restaurant in Tacoma. Another... Continue Reading

Authentic Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls

by asianfoodadventure @ Asian Food Adventure

Fri Mar 10 03:33:17 PST 2017

I must have been around 8 years old when my mum first made me these Vietnamese fried spring rolls.  Some of you may think why did she take so long to introduce me to these yummy Vietnamese fried spring rolls.  The reason being was that she didn’t know how to make them until she met […]

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What is Chinese Cabbage

by asianfoodadventure @ Asian Food Adventure

Thu Apr 06 05:50:48 PDT 2017

Chinese cabbage can refer to two groups: the Pekinese Group and the Chinensis Group.  This particular cabbage shown above is in the Pekinese Group.   It is also commonly known as Chinese leaf or celery cabbage.  It has a number of names in Chinese as well.  It is known as da baicai (big white cabbage), […]

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15 Best Foodie Gifts For Her – Best Food Gifts 2017

by Meagen Collins @ Food Fun Travel Blog

Wed Nov 15 12:10:34 PST 2017

15 Best Foodie Gifts For Her – Best Food Gifts 2017 1.Gourmet popcorn and seasoning kit To check prices and availability of this gift Click Here   2. Funny Kitchen Song Series – Set of 9 Art Prints To check prices and availability of this gift Click Here   3. Gigantic Donut Pool Float, Strawberry Frosted with Sprinkles To check prices and availability of this gift Click Here   4. Recipe Book  To ...

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Slow-cooked Mandarin Beef

by ARAdmin @ Asian Recipes

Tue Nov 21 03:52:52 PST 2017

If you are looking for a healthy beef recipe, this is a classic “slow cooker” beef dish that also tastes great! Slow cooking recipes are both easy to make and still enable you to get your essential vitamins and minerals from red meat without going overboard it on calories or fat.   Ingredients 1 pound […]

Record shows Jimmy John’s sprouts repeatedly sicken patrons

by Dan Flynn @ Food Safety News

Mon Jan 22 21:00:43 PST 2018

The crowdsourcing site www.iwaspoisoned.com continues to show the Illinois-Wisconsin region as the center of a Salmonella montevideo outbreak likely caused by raw sprouts at Jimmy John’s restaurants. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was able to get a public warning out on the latest outbreak involving Jimmy John’s on Friday, just before the... Continue Reading

How To Be a Better Traveller – 18 Ways to Travel Responsibly in 2018

by Lara Dunston @ Grantourismo Travels

Sun Jan 07 05:48:03 PST 2018

How to be a better traveller is something I constantly ponder, particularly after a year in travel that saw a rise in anti-tourism sentiment across Europe, the emergence of beg-packing in Asia, and an explosion of naked tourism and public pooping. No wonder locals have...

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Vietnamese Dessert Recipes

by ARAdmin @ Vietnam Recipes – Asian Recipes

Sun Sep 02 00:12:26 PDT 2012

Desserts in Vietnam: Not all Vietnamese eat desserts as we know them, although an array are always on sale to tempt children and sweet-toothed adults. Generally, meals are finished off with platters of fresh fruit. Here are a few popular Vietnamese dessert recipes; Fruits In Syrup Coconut Flan With Caramel Baked Coconut Rice Pudding Banana […]

The Most Popular Places of 2017 on Grantourismo – From Siem Reap to the Isaan

by Lara Dunston @ Grantourismo Travels

Fri Jan 05 03:27:43 PST 2018

Our 10 Most Popular Places of 2017 on Grantourismo included the Southeast Asian destinations we love and frequently cover – Cambodia’s main cities and towns, Thailand’s capital and most off the beaten track region, Vietnam’s key destinations, and lovely Luang Prabang in Laos. As 2017...

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