Southeast Asia
Exploring Bangkok’s Grand Palace
If you are planning on visiting Bangkok, chances are the Grand Palace (Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang) is high on your list of places to see. Located in the heart of Bangkok, the palace has been the “official” residence of the Thai King (and before it was Thailand, Siam) since 1782. Although the current King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) … Continue reading
Singapore Hawker Centers, Tian Tian Chicken Rice, and a Hainanese Chicken Rice recipe
It’s chicken, and it’s rice. I know. Understanding the “big deal” about Hainanese Chicken Rice is a bit of a stretch of the imagination. But as we all know from the delicious simplicity of Italian food, the tastiness of a perfectly ripe fruit, and (for us coffee lovers) the excitement of the PERFECT CUP OF … Continue reading
Beauty among ruins: visiting Sukhothai, Thailand
Thailand conjures up visions of bustling Bangkok, rural Chiang Mai, and the untouched beaches of Kho Phi Phi. We were lucky enough to experience each of these typical Thai vacation spots on our trip, and while all were fabulous, none were as forgettable as our off-the-beaten-path trek to Sukhothai. Visiting this beautiful, eerie city of … Continue reading
Thai Green Curry (Gaeng Kiaw Wan Gai)
I always miss Thailand. Every time I see a photo of a beach, I miss Thailand. Every time I walk into an Asian market, I miss Thailand. Every time it’s slightly hot and humid outside… I miss Thailand. No other place in the world has made me feel so out of my comfort zone and … Continue reading
Nori (seaweed) Chips
Nothing excites me more than new cuisines. This weekend my buddy Ryan came down from LA and introduced me to an easy, delicious, and HEALTHY snack: nori chips! Nori is the Japanese word for seaweed. Typically, the seaweed comes in thin, crispy sheets (resembling paper) and are roughly $2 at any Asian food store. There … Continue reading
A recap of a year’s travel and culinary adventures
NOTE: For some photos of our year abroad, check out our Photo Gallery! I can’t believe this day has come. Has it really been a year since Ryan and I set off to travel the world? What a crazy year it has been! What began as the longest honeymoon ever turned into a culinary tour … Continue reading
Say “kimchi”! Exploring the staple of Korean cuisine.
Apart from travel, one of my biggest culinary inspirations has been my international students. Teaching English to students from around the globe introduced me to a myriad of cuisines and dishes I had never heard of! One of the highlights is the Korean dish kimchi. Also spelled “gimchi”, “kimchee”, or “kim chee”, this spicy dish … Continue reading
Discovering Bali, Indonesia
Are there words to describe the beauty of Bali? We fall short. Maybe it’s the incense floating through the air, or the way locals stop to offer morning offerings at the feet of statues with such a solemn affectation, or the crystal clear waters… or maybe it’s just because Bali is so foreign from everything … Continue reading
For Japan With Love
Today there will be no blog, no recipes, no tasting notes, no photo of the day. I am participating in the “Blogger’s Day of Silence” fundraiser, which supports relief efforts in Japan. I will be back tomorrow with everything Sedimentality usually covers, but today is a moment of silence for our friends overseas. They are … Continue reading
Recipe: Mango sticky rice with coconut cream
My obsession with Thai food began way before I traveled to Thailand to sample its authentic cuisine. One of my all-time favorites is sticky rice: delicious, glutinous white rice topped with mango and a creamy coconut sauce. Yum! It is the perfect, sweet way to cool off after a spicy Thai meal. Finding a recipe … Continue reading