Monthly Archives: December 2014

Eid deep-fried some bananas this morning. This is a kind of short, fat banana called kuai nam wa that is also very tasty grilled, dried or boiled in coconut milk. These were coated in a batter of rice flour, tapioca … Continue reading →

Eid is very pleased that her Christmas tree has survived a whole year, and I’m very pleased that I managed to keep a can of Guinness from my birthday to have with our Christmas dinner of grilled chicken, chips and … Continue reading →

Spotted in Phanat Nikhom, Thailand: Santa (with and without his sleigh), a snowman, and one of his little helpers in the market. Have a Merry Christmas, folks.

One of Jason’s favorites: fish and chips (This was posted by Eid.)

Eid’s brother was here yesterday with his daughter Kanya and her cousin Pam, so Eid decided it was time to bring out the chocolate advent calendar (a few weeks late) and put the finishing touches on her Christmas tree.

Huge papayas from our garden. Lots more where these came from. (This was posted by Eid.)

Went into Bangkok yesterday to meet our friend Roger, who kindly brought some maple syrup and a Canadian flag with him all the way from Toronto as an early Christmas present for Eid. We met near Siam Square, an area … Continue reading →