Thai Food

Why am I hungry after eating chinese/thai food?

2009-04-12T00:15:00.000+07:00

I've noticed that with chinese and thai food, I feel hungry shortly after eating. I usually eat this kind of food at a buffet, so I'm definitely getting full. Then about 1 hour later I'm kind of hungry. Anyone know why? Is this common?

the reason is because chinese/thai foods contain lots of carbohydrates -rice or noodles-that metabolize really fast. This is what makes you feel hungry again so soon. there is very little protein.

Most Chinese places put MSG in their food it is a chemical that makes you think you are full when you aren't that is why after about an hour you are feeling hungry another thing is alot of people say "oh you will feel hungry about an hour after you eat Chinese " it is power of suggestion

Stop focusing on carb high foods. Eat the meat and veggies and skip the rice and noodles.

Another thing, people tend to eat quickly at buffets, the quicker you eat the quicker you are going to get full. And let's not forget all the fat that is in those foods. Fat digests quickly. They make the food so you get full and get out. If they had light, healthy food they wouldn't make a profit. Try eating at a higher end Asain restaurant and you will not get that full sick feeling, and hunger quickly afterward.

Thais generally eat when there hungry , maybe eat five or six times a day , the food is light and cheap, In western countries you pay through the nose , a Thai meal in Thailand can be eighty pence to the equivalent of eight or ten pounds in the UK.

Thai food is very good for you and can be made very easily,all you need is the basics and you can create most dishes.

For me personally, I eat spicy thai and after awhile, I have to stop because my mouth burns too much. So usually an hour later, my body realizes it's still hungry.

Does anyone know of any good Thai food places to eat in or around San Juan PR?

2009-04-11T00:15:00.000+07:00

I've been living here for a few months and I can't find any thai places. I love Thai food and would love to eat some red chicken curry.

Drive down to Luquillo at the kioskos #25.

Just opened up 1 month ago.

My friend and his wife own it.

Shes Thai and a Chef and the prices are great

i've seen several but dont remember the locations. i think isla verde.

There's a place in Old San Juan, here I'm sending the web site for more information.

Where can i get Thai food in Klang Valley ?

2009-04-10T00:14:00.000+07:00

I don't mean food sold in restaurants, i am looking for ingredients for thai foods. Yes i do know we can get in some hypermarket but their choices are limited. Is there any place where they sell mainly Thai stuffs in the Klang Valley ?

Apparently there are quite a number of outlets for Thai food ingredients in the Klang Valley, but we do not seem to get to know where they are located. If you were to ask those who operate Thai food outlets they won't tell you; for fear of competition?

I would suggest you to go to Thai Market that nearby Thai Buddhist temple at Jalan Gasing in Petaling Jaya. There are stalls sell Thai foods. They also sell a large variety of Thai ingredients or stuffs that you need to cook at home. Besides that Thai magazines and newspapers are available too.

Try this link: http://masak-masak.blogspot.com/2006/05/thai-market-off-jalan-gasing-petaling.html

I hope it does help you.

What's your favorite Thai food and care to share your recipes?

2009-04-09T00:15:00.000+07:00

I'm new to Thai food and I really would like to start cooking it at home for my family. I've made pad thai so far, but I want some spicey dishes and maybe some desserts too! I'm going to the store today to pick up a sticky rice steamer basket! =)

Try the following yummie receipes

Pad Thai Noodles with Shrimps

4 oz (110 g) rice noodles (medium width, about 1/8 inch/3 mm thick)

2 level tablespoons dried shrimps

6 oz (175 g) raw headless tiger prawns (if frozen, thoroughly defrosted)

3 tablespoons groundnut or other flavourless oil

2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

2 medium red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped

Â½ medium red onion, thinly sliced into half-moon shapes

2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce

juice 1 large lime (about 2 tablespoons)

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

For the garnish:

2 heaped tablespoons fresh coriander leaves

2 oz (50 g) natural roasted unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped or crushed in a pestle and mortar

2 spring onions, chopped, including the green parts

You will also need a deep frying pan with a diameter of 10 inches (25.5 cm), or a wok.

First of all place the dried shrimps in a jug, cover with some boiling water and soak for 10 minutes, then do the same with the noodles, placing them in a bowl and making sure they're totally submerged in boiling water. After this time, drain the noodles in a colander and rinse them in cold water, then drain the shrimps. Now, to prepare the prawns, peel off and discard the shells, then you need to de-vein them. To do this, make a slit all along their backs using a small, sharp knife and remove any brownish-black thread, using the tip of the knife to lift it out. Now chop each prawn into 3.

When you're ready to start cooking, heat the oil in the frying pan or wok over a high heat until it is really hot. Then, first add the garlic, chilli and red onion and fry for 1-1Â½ minutes, or until the onion is tender, then, keeping the heat high, add the soaked dried shrimps and the prawns and fry for a further 2 minutes, or until the prawns have turned pink and are cooked. After that add the fish sauce and the lime juice, then stir this around for just a few seconds before adding the noodles. Now toss them around for 1-2 minutes, or until the noodles are heated through. Next add the beaten egg by pouring it slowly and evenly all over. Let it begin to set for about 1 minute, then stir briefly once more until the egg is cooked into little shreds. Then mix in half the garnish and give one final stir before serving absolutely immediately in hot bowls with the rest of the garnish handed round to be sprinkled over

or Thai Prawn Curry with Pineapple

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) uncooked fresh or frozen tiger prawns in their shells

1 lb (450 g) fresh pineapple, cut into Â¾ inch (2 cm) chunks

2 x 400 ml tins coconut milk

For the curry paste:

4 dried red chillies, soaked with the juice and zest of 1 lime for 30 minutes

1 level tablespoon lemon grass, finely chopped

1 inch (2.5 cm) cube fresh ginger

5 garlic cloves, peeled

7 Thai shallots, peeled (or normal shallots if not available)

1 level teaspoon shrimp paste (if not available use 2 anchovies)

Â½ level teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce

To garnish:

2 kaffir lime leaves (if available)

2 medium-sized red chillies, de-seeded and shredded into hairlike strips

You will also need a wok or a very large frying pan.

If the tiger prawns are frozen, defrost them by emptying them into a colander and leaving them for about an hour to defrost. Then cook the prawns (either fresh or frozen) in a frying pan or wok. Add the prawns in their shells to the hot pan and dry-fry over direct high heat for about 4-5 minutes, turning and tossing them around whilst you watch their beige and black stripes turn pink.

After that remove them from the heat and when they're cool enough to handle, peel off the skins, then make a slit all along their backs and remove any black thread. Now keep them covered and refrigerated until you need them.

To make the curry paste, all you do is put everything into a food processor or blender, then switch on to a high speed and blend until you have a rather coarse, rough-looking paste. Remove the paste and keep it covered in the fridge until you need it.

When you're ready to make the curry, empty the contents of the tins of coconut milk into a wok and stir while you bring it up to the boil, then boil until the fat begins to separate from the solids. This will take about 20 minutes, and if you listen carefully you'll hear a sizzle as the fat begins to come out and the whole thing is reduced. Ignore the curdled appearance. Now add the curry paste, give it 3 minutes' cooking time, enough for the flavours to develop, then add the prawns and the pineapple and let them heat through gently for another 2 minutes. During that time, shred the lime leaves by placing one on top of the other, then roll them up tightly and cut into very thin shreds. Serve the curry with lime leaves and chilli strips sprinkled over, and some Thai fragrant rice as an accompaniment

Pad see ew is my favorite Thai dish. It's a sweet pan fried noodle entree that is made up of sweet soy sauce, garlic, broad rice noodles, broccoli, egg and any meat of your choice. I found a recipe for you on Recipe Zaar. Great, now I've got a huge craving for a nice large plate of pad see ew!

Here is an authentic recipe for Tom Yum Goong, start from preparing Thai homemade stock, the stock is the sercet of how you prepare authentic Thai food.

> Serves 4

4 cups (1 litre) Thai Chicken Stock

3 kaffir lime leaves

2 in (5cm) fresh galangal root, sliced

3-4 coriander roots, washed (optitonal)

3 stems lemongress, thick bottom part only, dry outer sheath discarded, smash with back of a cleaver

8 medium prawns or shrimp, devined, tails intact

1 cup (5 oz/150g) fresh or canned straw mushrooms or small button mushrooms, sliced in half

5-10 bird's-eye chilies, smashed

3 tablespoons lime juice (adjust taste by adding more or less)

0.5 tablespoon fish sauce (adjust the taste by adding more or less)

3 sprigs fresh coriander leaves (cilantro)

1) Bring the stock to a boil and add kaffir lime leaves, galangal, coriander roots and lemongrass. Simmer for 15 minutes.

2) Add the prawns or shrimp, mushrooms and chilies, simmer for 3 minutes. Add the lime juice and fish sauce (which is very salty) to taste. Garnished with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot.

Tips : Do not overcook the prawns or they will become tough. Use home-made chicken stock in this dish for the best flavor.

Here is a Thai dessert recipe, mango, coconut cream with sticky rice.

> Serves 4

200g (6 1/2 oz) glutinous rice

water for steaming

1) Rines rice several times until water runs clear, soak rice in water for 12 hours or overnight, then drain.

2) Line a saucepan steamer or bamboo basket with cheese cloth or similar fine-weave cotton cloth. Put rice in the steamer and steam for 45 minutes or until rice is tender and translucent. Remove from heat, fluff up with a fork.

What can I substitute for fish sauce in Thai food?

2009-04-08T00:18:00.000+07:00

I have alergies, however I love Thai food . Is there anything that is pungent like fishsauce that I can use as a substitute. I am not sure if just leaving it out will give me the flavours I am looking for. Any help on this would be appreciated. Thank you

Soy sauce would not be a good substitute; it would alter the flavor drastically. I cannot think of anything that would give a similar flavor that you would not also be allergic to. You will definitely need to replace the salt missing by not using Nuc Mam (fish sauce). Some spices/sauces that would impart a spicy (but different flavor) are five-spice powder, oyster sauce (if you are not allergic to it), ginger, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and lemon grass. If you can tolerate the heat from the peppers, you might also increase the amount of peppers or pepper sauce you are using. Too bad you are allergic to the Nuc Mam. :o(

Plain old salt dissolved in water. Soy sauce could alter the flavor of your recipe.

Shrimp sauce. More pungent but very tasty.

You would be much more likely to be allergic to shrimp sauce than fish sauce. (Crustaceans like shrimp are far more allergenic than fish.) If you are sure that fish sauce will cause you problems, substitute soy sauce.

maybe salt and apple cider vinegar.

What thai food should I try?

2009-04-07T00:19:00.000+07:00

I want to try Thai food for the first time, and I'm not really sure what to order first. I love spicy foods and other asian foods. I've had curry chicken before. I really liked it. But, I want to try something a bit more daring. Any suggestions? And how can you tell a good Thai restaurant from a sketchy one? Thanks!

You have to try Roti Canai (which is originally Indian, but thai people make it too). Its a fluffy bread pancake that you dip into a chicken stew with potatoes.

Try Thai chicken.. its similar to Tandoori chicken, in that its red in color.. but it's not as spicy as tandoori.. its more savory and tastes delicious.

Try Pad Thai.. they're egg noodles and usually come with a peanuts dressing/sauce.. it's best with chicken or shrimp because the noodles are light.. and not as dense as say spaghetti.

Try chicken or beef satay... which is basically chicken and/or beef pieces on skewers.. it also comes with a peanut butter/ peanut dressing dipping sauce..

And definitely get the thai iced tea.. they use condensed milk which makes it sweet.. but not that too-much-sugar-you-hurt-your- teeth-sweet.. more like.. youll see...

eat well..

pad thai

pad-see-you (don't know how to spell it, but that's how you say it)

curries

shrimp...you really can't go wrong

have a great meal!

Pad Tai is my favorite!

You've got to try the soup! Tom Ka is made with coconut milk and it's delicious - usually you can get shrimp, chicken or squid in it. Also try Tom Yum, made from lemon grass!

Fresh spring rolls are pretty amazing too.

Try Pad Thai with chicken, and beef satay w. peanut sauce.

when I go out to a Thai restaurant, I always order curried chicken puffs and pad thai.

You should order "Pad Thai", and then do the same at a bunch of other Thai restaurants. It's basically flat rice noodles with lemongrass, lime, spices, peanuts and sauce (and sometimes shrimp or chicken), and each Thai cook will make it slightly differently. It's a grand way to learn the range of Thai cooking.

Try Pad Thai. It flatter rice noodle, pick your choice of seafood, chicken or beef. It's not too daring, mild or hot is your choice.

try prick pao

pad ped with shrimp! The best if you like veggies---it usually has eggplant, onions, mushrooms, peppers, in a coconut curry. Sounds weird but it is amazing.

or if you like a noodle dish try pud se ew (I'm SURE I spelled that wrong) This dish is a little sweeter but very good.

try them spicy fried catfish! hellaaa good!!!!

if you like seafood try kaw pow, its a soup, or the lemongrass soup is good too.

pho is amazing

its thai soup

try #11

Thai green curry is delicious and spicy hot.

Also beef satay which is a peanut and coconut milk sauce with peppers.

Pad Thai, Chicken Curry, and Pineapple fried rice

pad thai is amazing! Also, chicken satay

Is thai food spicy and is it better than chinese food?

2009-04-06T00:15:00.000+07:00

what are some of the best thai foods that you could order when going to a thai restaurant and what restaurant do you recommend?is it expensive? i've never been to one and never tried thai food so i'm curious? thanks

not better, different

not expensive

doesn't have to be spicy, tell them how you like it- medium, spicy, very spicy

Pad Thai;

chicken, pork, or shrimp with different sauces you can choose

etc. Try it, you'll like it!

Thai food is tonnes better than chinese food! There is spicy food and non spicy food in thai and they are all delicious. If you havent eaten thai food before i suggest you try it. its very tasty!

Thai food is spicy, a good thai reastaraunt useually tends too be pricy, but I'm sure there are some out there that aren't. You'll find Thai food uses alot of little thai chili peppers, if you are worried about the heat just don't eat them. The spice is uaeually balanced out with a coconut milk, or a peanut sauce, lime, etc. If you have never had Thai food before you really must get Schewan green beans, yum.

Thai food can be spicy to very spicy, so if you can handle heat, it's right up your alley. As to whether or not it's better than Chinese food, it depends on your tastes. Everybody has different palettes and different preferences, plus different restaurants have different interpretations of their respective cuisine and some are better than others. I'm a little biased so I have to favor the Chinese, but after eating in China and Thailand, you can't make any determinations based off of places here in the US. There's absolutely NO comparison.

yes some are very spicy. if you do go to one, i recommend getting a pad-thai its a fried noodle dish and i order it frequently whenever i am at a thai restaurant.

No it's not spicy , even when you ask for it spicy. It's really really good though, their version of wonton soup is the freaking bomb. So order some of that, and I had the spicy chicken with peppers, and it was delicious, then for dessert I had fried green tea ice cream. OMG so good. I had it while I was in Seattle, and we were only supposed to be there for a day, and got stuck for a week, and we at at that place like 12 times. Bai Dong I believe was the name .

If you have a Benjarong Thai Restaurant in your area my husband and I HIGHLY recommend them. They are not very expensive and you can order 1-5 stars as far as how spicy you want it. I LOVE their chicken with peanut sauce....YUM. He's taking me there for my b-day dinner tomorrow.

oooooh thai food is yummy. It's nothing near chinese food but the ingredients they use are pretty similar. If you go to a particular chinese restuarant the food and stuff are more classy and tastes more sophisticated. However, thai people orginated from thailand (no ****) but they also ate with their hands... they didn't use chopsticks or spoons...very dirty, tsk tsk. So yeah, traditional families still use their hands to eat (correct me if im wrong). Thai foods are very spicy. Almost all their dishes include some sort of sweett and sour spicy sauce.. also very flavorful. I suggest for first timers to try the padtai. It's sauted noodles with bits of shrimp, meat, beansprouts, and roasted nuts. A shrimp salad is also famous dish.. spicy and tangy at the same time.. with sprigs of oinions, lettuce, special house sauce.. and veryy yummy.

Ohh im hungry. (:

YES Thai food is spicy

and it depends on what you like

Yes, it is spicy and yes in my opinion it is better than Chinese, at least the kind of Chinese you usually get in the US.

I would strongly recommend you try some satay... it tastes a bit like peanut butter and is very good, and you will see that flavor also used in Singaporean cuisine, in dishes such as roti prada (as a dipping sauce).

You might also try Thai beef salad -- not that amazing, but they cook the little bits of beef pretty crispy and they taste like a kind of crouton.

But -- if you are having a cold or the flu, nothing beats Tom Yum soup -- it's basically vegetable broth, mushrooms and hot peppers, and it will clean your sinuses out faster than sniffing Dran-O. Mm, mm, good (the soup, not Dran-O!)

Ask your server to recommend a dish!

I love my thai food! It's just got more flavour than chinese and glad I gave it a try. What to recommend... Pad Thai if into noodle dishes, then there are the curries, umm gaeng masman (think that's what it is called) which is a sweet curry with potato and peanuts usually, panang (a coconut red curry, quite nice), red curries, green curries, hmm if you get a chilli dish usually quite spicy I've found, umm can't remember the name of peanut vegetable dish I've eaten, think its sao na or something like that but could definitely be wrong. Yeah, its hard to pick something that is bad so I say go with whatever sounds good! :o)

What is a great Thai Food restaurant in Irvine or Newport?

2009-04-05T00:16:00.000+07:00

I've never had Thai food but have been wanting to try it, doesn't matter the price range.

I'm Thai, I know Thai food, and I have had Thai food all over SoCal -- everything from Bakersfield to Moreno Valley and all the way down to San Diego. I even know where to find decent Thai food in the Bay Area, but really, it's much better in LA.

I can honestly say that without a doubt, ever since Thai Nakorn in Garden Grove closed (due to fire), there has been no decent Thai food in Orange County whatsoever. NONE.

If expense is not an issue, then take that extra money and spend it on gas (because Thai food is generally cheap). Just get on the freeway and head north into Thai Town. The two best Thai places in all of SoCal are located on Hollywood Blvd, not far from the 101 freeway.

Palms Thai on Hollywood @ Bronson is the best Thai dining experience in all of SoCal. The food is authentic and tasty. Lots of great offbeat selections, and a lot of favorites, too. And they have Thai Elvis. He's AWESOME!

Sanamluang is a small chain that started in Hollywood. But there are locations in Pomona and North Hollywood, too. They aren't as fun as Palms, but the food is the best, most authentic Thai food you can get without going to Thailand. Food is super cheap, too. I spent $6 on pad see ew and got stuffed for dinner the other night.

In Orange, there's a great little Thai restaurant - on the northwest corner of Katella & Tustin (behind the pizza place). I don't remember the name, but I sure remember the stuffed chicken wings!

Try these 2 websites below for local reviews too.

www.yelp.com

www.kudzu.com

i'm a fourth thai:]

Try Than Bup Foo.....their squid loaf is to die for.

What are the best wine to match Thai food?

2009-04-04T00:16:00.000+07:00

I will be organising a Thai food promotion in spain; i wanna match the food with nice wine. Need ideas.

Because Thai food is so spicy and pungent, it is really better to serve a good cold beer, such as a Singha. A cold beverage stands up better to the spice, and most wines need to be served too warm to accomplish this balance.

If you really want a wine, make it something you can serve quite cold, and is semi-sweet, with spicy overtones. The best choice would be a sweet German Gewurztraminer, second best would be a Riesling. But if you cannot find that, a white zinfandel served extra cold will work.

Hope this helps.

Personally I probably would prefer beer such as Tiger or sigha or even a chinese beer like Tsingtao, But If having wine my choice would be a Vionger such as Yalumba Virgilis from South Australia or a nice acidic Pinot Gris(preferably french)

A Riesling is perfect to match with any spicy food. Riesling is a sweet wine and easy to drink to counteract the spiciness of the food.

This Riesling from German would be a great choice:

Dr. Loosen 2005 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett

When it comes to spicy food my all time favorite is Riesling. I prefer German Riesling as it is higher acid and usually better flavors. But, basically any slightly sweet wine will usually match well with spicy foods. So, wines such as Vouvray would be another excellent choice, or really any well made Chenin Blanc for that matter.

NO RED WINE!.....

Try a Reisling or a Gewertraminer - cold with a bit of sweetness. Since you will be doing this in Spain try serving a Fino Sherry with the Thai food (I'v never tried that , so test drive that combo first).

because Thai food is so spicy, i usually just drink beer with it instead of wine.

I tend to match heat with sweet.

The German whites - Reislings- work well for a couple of reasons;

They are lower in alcohol than many whites

They are readily available

They are relatively inexpensive.

You may also want to try a Vouvray.

When I eat Tai out, I usually drink beer ( or Tai Tea if it is lunchtime). If I wanted wine, I would follow the recommendations of the restearaunt, which will have a variety of compatable wines.

When I cook Tai for guests, I usually go to the Tai or Lao grocery and buy the beer they recommend for the dish I am cooking.

The Spanish drink so much wine, a taste of Tai Beer should be a good expierence. It will lend authenticity to the food.

I like warm sake with Thai food. It goes well with Tom Kar Gai.

sheraz red wine will go a long way with some spicy thai foodd especially with the peanut sauce laced barbecue meat.

Please suggest me which is the best Non veg Thai food I should try?

2009-04-03T00:16:00.000+07:00

It should be tasty and good to eat, as I am hoing on a date. I have never tried Thai food before this.

If you like spicy food, try the Panang Curry chicken. It's wonderful with chicken and veggies in a curry sauce over rice. You can request it mild to hot based on what you would prefer, but if it is your first time, don't get more than medium because Thai food is hot! (Any chicken and vegetable stir-fry dish is good too.)

If you don't like spicy or don't want your eyes watering on your date, try Pad Thai. It's a delicious noodle dish with chicken and some veggies in a mild, semi-sweet peanut sauce. It's a very popular dish, and as long as you like peanuts, you will love it.

If you want a starter, get a green salad or house salad. It usually has cucumbers and a peanut dressing. Chicken satay is great, but you need to eat the chicken on skewers with your hands (and possibly need a toothpick). Dumplings are also very good.

Enjoy your food - and your date!

I love green curries or anything Thai restaurants do with basil! My favorite Thai dish ever was green curry ostrich with lychee in a coconut shell bowl at a place in Vancouver. Then I came home, craved green curry ostrich, and had no place to buy it!

Many Thai restaurants will ask how spicy you want your food. Sometimes, I say, "White-person hot." The waitress usually nods and says, "Medium." It's a stereotype, though. My Filipino-Japanese-Hawaiian friend can't handle anything spicier than a Thai "mild".

Whatever you order, get an order of sticky rice, too.

Here,I also give U the recipes

Chicken Satay

Ingredients

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

Â½ teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

1 Tablespoon sugar

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

1 Tablespoon soy sauce

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon fish sauce

Small amount of oil or coconut milk

Fresh coriander leaves

Lettuce leaves

Procedure

Slice chicken breasts into thin slices lengthwise. Each slice should be about 4 inches by 1 inch by Â¼ inch. (Optional: place chicken in freezer for 15 to 20 minutes to make it easier to slice.) Place the chicken strips in a mixing bowl.

Add remaining ingredients, first the solids, then the liquids, to the bowl. Toss until well mixed.

Let the chicken marinate (absorb the flavoring) in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and as long as 24 hours.

When ready to cook the satay, stir the chicken in the sauce and remove.

Thread each slice onto a skewer, pushing the skewer in and out down the middle of the slice.

Baste (rub) the chicken with oil or coconut milk and grill on a barbecue or under the broiler.

Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, watching carefully and turning to keep the chicken from burning.

Baste once more with oil or coconut milk. The satay is done when it's golden brown and crispy along the edges. Serve with optional garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serves 8.

Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

1 long cucumber

Â½ small red onion

â…" medium red pepper

1 Tablespoon sugar

Vinegar

Â½ teaspoon salt

Fresh coriander leaves

Procedure

Wash and dry the cucumber, and peel it if desired.

Cut in half lengthwise and then into quarters.

Slice the quarters into Â¼-inch pieces and arrange on a plate.

Slice the red pepper and onion into thin strips. Scatter them over the cucumber.

In a small bowl, combine the sugar, vinegar, and salt.

Pour dressing over the vegetables and top with the coriander leaves.

Serves 4 to 6.

Many Thai dishes are very good but for a date? (something that's not too spicy is a good idea. I personal think curry doesn't sound good with it) Hmm how about Pad Thai noodle? One of the best known noodle dishes. It's very popular in Asia & in most country.

It's yum and it's just perfect for a date. I'd love it if one day my babe surprised me by making me some Pad Thai haha lol =P Plus it's just simple & so easy to make. I think you would like it.

To make it easy for understanding of how to cook Pad Thai, watch this video & it will explain to you all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78C3gxRI5Ds

2-3 cups phat (pad) Thai noodle (soaked in warm water 3-5 minutes)

1/4 lb raw shrimps/pork/chicken or beef

1 tbsp garlic (minced)

1 tbsp shallot (sliced)

2 green onion (slice into 1 inch)

1 cup bean sprouts

2 tbsp sugar

2 tbsp vinegar or tamarind sauce

1 tbsp fish sauce

1 tbsp dark soy

1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)

DIRECTION: well, just watch the video.It not that hard to make....Enjoy!!

The stuffs to make Pad Thai it's available in most Asian supermarket.

Hope I help! =) Have a great time with your date.

PS. you can add tofu if you like (1/2 cup baked or fired tofu cut into small strips)

And oh shrimp is the best for Pad Thai noodles

PPS.

If you really like curry stuff.

Try "Khao Soi" (This is a noodle dish, prepared in a rice creamy curry sauce, that is traditional in Northern Thailand. A popular lunchtime meal in northern Thailand. The flavor is not only distinctly "Thai" but it also goes very well with the American palate.)

http://importfood.com/recipes/chiangmainoodle.html

Are Thai Food ingredients available in Benidorm?

2009-04-02T00:17:00.000+07:00

Planning to move to Benidorm later this year. My wife is Thai and we've normally shopped for Thai food ingredients at a local Chinese supermarket. Has anyone seen or know of Thai food ingredients being available in or around the Benidorm area or know of any chinese supermarkets in that area? Thanks!

There are a number of Chinese restaurants (along with other 'world cuisines', like Indian etc) in Benidorm so they must be getting their ingredients from somewhere. Ask them.

If not available locally, you may be able to persuade them to purchase your required ingredients from their mainland wholesaler, on your behalf.

Alternatively, perhaps you have raised a possible business opportunity for yourselves? :)

Thai food should stay in Thailand and leave us to our bland tastes.

Agree with Jake, but it might also be worth speaking to Wing Yip who have an online store adn are prepared to consider deliveries abroad.

there's a company called Caucasian Pride Foods that does this kind of stuff, but then white. i suggest getting in touch with them.

Why "Peanut Sauce" is known as Thai Food while Thai people in Thailand don't know what it is?

2009-04-01T00:14:00.000+07:00

Of course I am Thai, born and raised in Thailand.

I find it funny that "Peanut Sauce" is everywhere in the west and seems to get more popular. People always refer it as "Thai" and many believe Thai food is all about peanut.

If you go to Thailand, ask them about peanut sauce and most will go blank. They don't know what peanut sauce is.

Thais put ground peanuts, as just another ingredient, in so few dishes that they don't consider peanut a main ingredient of Thai cuisine. And peanuts are coarsely ground so that they're like thick grains of sand, and not mud or peanut butter.

Why is it like that?

A lot of things are like that. Thai restaurants in the US try to cater to the taste of Americans. Same for teriyaki restaurants. You won't find stand alone teriyaki restaurants in Japan. Or tacos and burritos aren't really considered Mexican food. If you order fettucini alfredo in Italy, people will laugh at you.

But hey, I love phad thai!

I suppose it was someones idea of "Americanized " Thai food-- their own creation, actually,--- was to use a peanut sauce. ( If I remember right , peanuts are native to the Americas and not Thailand).

I would say that it would be some kind of a "fusion" food ingredient. Fusion food is the unusuall blending of two foods , of different origins, like "Chinese Tacos", That might include bamboo shoots and water chesnut, and soy sauce inside a Mexican corn tortilla, with Guacamole on the side!.

you're right...but then chop suey is unknown to the chinese as well

In Australia peanut sauce (also known as satay sauce) is known as being Malasian or Chinese, certainly not Thai!

Is Thai food often cooked with lard or other pork products?

2009-03-29T00:17:00.000+07:00

Does anyone know about Pad Thai--do they ever fry it in lard? I will be going to Thailand soon, and I don't eat pork, so I'm trying to find out whether I should be concerned about "hidden" pork products in food that otherwise seems like it wouldn't have meat in it. Thanks!

nope! in Bangkok and other cities in thailand .. it's actually cheaper to use the commerical vegatbale oil and food vendors used this oil... only some villages use lard for their own personal consumation.

Furthermore lard has a smell that can be overpowering for take-aways ...esp most city dwellers love take-away food...

as for PORK it is the most common meat in thailand .. the second is chicken..

therefore you should not really worry about the oil used in deep frying or whatever... instead just tell them : NO PORK...

"NO"-> Mia ow

"pork"-> mo

so combine:" mia ow mo"

enjoy your trip to thailand

Actually, "mia ow" sounds NOTHING like "no" in Thai. I don't know where "Desert Rose" gets her information, but it's a terrible translation. I should know--my mother's Thai and I grew up listening to her speak.

It's more of a short, staccato "mah" with the "ow" as in "mah ow". http://answers.yahoo.com/question/accuse_write?qid=20080423155605AAXg7VB&kid=JcxfBWX2Jm1dSih8WrDB&s=comm&date=2008-04-27+05%3A15%3A33&.crumb=

Since Y!A only allows short comments, I've had to break this up.

"Pork" is also NOT "mo". It's "moo-oo", with a bit of an upswing on the last "oo" sound. So if you say "Mah-ow moo-oo", you're just telling them "no pork (meat)". http://answers.yahoo.com/question/accuse_write?qid=20080423155605AAXg7VB&kid=JcxfBWX2Jm1dSih8WrDB&s=comm&date=2008-04-27+05%3A17%3A57&.crumb=

VIV is right I have travelled to Thailand and in Asia areas like India, Singapore and Vietnam, the oils of choice are veg, groundnut, palm, cottonseed or a coconut oils, for foods like stir fried items it would be a veg or peanut oil.

Pad Thai is a stir fried noodle dish with chicken, shrimp and tofu, the sauce is a sweet chili sauce and they add veg like bean sprouts, onions, green onions and some times peppers. Lard or animal fats even butter are not use for everyday cooking, even baking it is a veg shortening, oil or coconut fat base.

I've tried real authentic Thai food from a friend's home a couple of times.

No they do not deep fry their food in lard lol.

Most of the food is either stir fried, steamed, or boiled.

A lot of veggies and fruits, herbs/spices, etc.

Good stuff.

No, they don't add lard but I know they use Fish sauce in everything. They might add pork to the dish. So I suggest you take a Thai language translation book or have a guide who can help you with that.

How do I make Thai food less hot?

2009-03-28T00:15:00.000+07:00

Last night, I got some take-out Thai food from our local restaurant -- the dish was called "Drunken Noodle." It was WAY too hot and spicy for my tastes and even physically burns my tongue when I try eating it. Any ideas about what I might be able to add to the dish to calm down the spiciness? Otherwise, the whole plate will go to waste!

Considering that Thai food has 5 essential flavors: spicy (sambal chili), sour (lime) , sweet (i.e., sugar), salty (fish sauce or soy sauce if preferred) and bitter (i.e., sweet basil).

If you have these ingredients (minus the chilis), mix these ingredients together (you do not have to use all, but it works better) it would definitely tone down the heat without compromising the authentic Thai flavors.

But if not worth the purchasing the big 5, the usually way to "wash" off the spicy oils off the palate is to wash it away with another. Coconut milk is a good alternative, or if you could mix a little milk and peanut butter, to make a little sauce. These still have Thai flavors. Just be sure to mix all ingredients well.

However, if these ingredients are unattainable, you could always drizzle a little olive oil or creme, dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream, or squeeze some lemon.

Or then there's just braving the dish out, and treating your courageous self with a bowl of ice cream (preferably coconut) right after!

It's what you eat it with. The Mexicans use sopapillas which is a fried bun and eat them with honey. In India, they use yougurt. Beer is used many places. The trick is that there needs to be something to get those burning oils off your tongue and it will either have oil/fat (so you can't use skim milk or nonfat yogurt), starch and sugar, or alcohol. Every country with spicy food also has the remedy. Even their mouths need a break. If you like the flavor and just want to water it down, try using it as a topping on a baked potato. Potatoes are cheap and easy to nuke. Or nuke/steam your favorite frozen veggies and use the Thai food to make them more interesting. And you could freeze it in small batches to flavor the potatoes or veggies when it's convenient.

You could ask them to reduce the amount of chilli they put inside. Otherwise you could try taking out the water and putting new (hot) water back in. But I'm not sure about my second one!

add more noodles.

although that kinda of defeats the purpose of getting take-out food.

sour cream is the cure to all spicy food! Also, if sour cream doesn't really suit the dish try lime juice or sweetened coconut. Anything sweet, dairy, or citrus will calm down the heat.

The way I do it when I cook is add some more sugar. But it does not reduce much of the spiciness. Fish sauce can also help.

The thing is adding water to the food will ruin the taste. I think there is no good means to reduce spiciness without ruining the dish.

Stop being such a *****, that might help.

What is the secret to cooking Thai food at home?

2009-03-27T00:15:00.000+07:00

Alright. I am not a bad cook. I have read several Thai cookbooks. But I am danged if I can make it taste like it does at the restaurants. And I am a fiend for Thai food. If I cannot learn to make it at home, I will go broke. So please, what are the tips, tricks, and secrets? Am I overlooking something obvious?

I cook alot of Thai food at home. In my opinion, the first step is to eat alot of Thai food (in Thailand!), so you'll know what you're aiming at. There's really no better way to learn how to do food pre-prep (cutting, chopping, etc) than by studying 'Real' Thai food. I assure you, Thai food in America is NOT Thai food. Ok no more preaching...Assuming you know what Thai food REALLY is, here are a few "secrets"

Find an asian grocery in your area and buy: Squid brand fish sauce, Kimlan brand soy sauce, and a ground chili/garlic oil paste that says 'product of thailand' on the bottle. I've been happy with several brands of the chili paste so I'm not picky there..just make sure you see Thai writing on the bottle and you should be fine. Also buy some peanut oil for your wok. The last item I'm picky about is the rice. You MUST buy jasmine rice that says 'product of thailand' on it. Golden Phoenix is the best brand, and certainly grab that if they have it. If not, get another brand, but be sure its from Thailand. If they have Thai 'bird chilis' (the red, long, skinny, hot ones!), get some. Kaffir lime may be difficult or impossible to find and there is really nothing you can substitute for it. So in my opinion either avoid recipes calling for it, or just leave it out and don't worry about it.

Ok, that's all you need for 'special' ingredients. Everything else you can cheat on if you have to. Regular basil will substitute ok for thai (holy) basil. This year I'm growing Thai basil in my garden. I planted lots of it since I use alot of it. Search Ebay for seeds:-)

Be sure to go for a high quality fish sauce like the dark Kimlan brand. Fish sauce is a primary ingredient in Thai food that gives that unique smell/flavor. If the thought of fish sauce is unpleasing, too bad. Try not to think about it:-) Fish sauce is not really "fishy". I'd say its a complex taste/smell.

The big secret to cooking jasmine rice is to use less water than you think you should. I usually start with only about 1/4" of water above the level of the rice. The idea is that as the water is absorbed into the rice, the cooking method is changing from boiling to steaming. That's how you end up with fluffy jasmine rice! All you need is a saucepan and a lid. A rice cooker is not needed if you know what you're doing.

If you incorporate these ideas in with the basic recipes you're using, I'm confident you'll start getting better results. After you are producing passable Thai food your next step will be to start studying Asian spices, which will lead you to the curries. Curries are quite complex, so I wouldn't recommend a beginner start there, but there are 2 basic types: water-based, and coconut-milk based. You could try the pre-mixed red or green curry pastes by Mae Ploy. They work ok.

One last thing. Be sure to practice a dish at least 5 times before you attempt to impress anyone. Don't make your dinner guests your lab rats. I went to culinary school, and I still would never offer a 'first attempt' to someone.

Chok Dee Krap!

Dboy

palm sugar and kaffir lime leaves are two ingredients in many Thai recipes that are simply not available in the united states. restaurants can obtain them through international bazaars. western cookbooks tend to have replacement ingredients that are not quite as good. i suggest that you add a little more and a little less of the ingredients until you come up with a good combination more toward your liking. i always add a lot more sugar to my red curry than the recipes call for because i like mine sweeter. by the way, I am also a fiend for thai food :)

the secret?

fresh ingredients-lemongrass, limes, coriander, those gorgeous red chillies, seafood.

oh and also msg-its actually not bad for you in tiny doses.

go to your nearest chinatown(I know its not thai but you'll be surprised what you find) and buy the other ingredients you need. Make sure they're made in Thailand or malaysia. You'll want coconut milk, fish sauce (Budu) and prawn sauce (cencaluk) and stuff called belacan(which comes in cakes). Also try and get frsh Asam Jawa--I think in english its tamarind.

Use the best Jasmine rice you can find. Use lots of onion and lemongrass.

Cheat for extra flavour and use bouillion cubes whenever you cook. And seriously dont overlook those little packets of sauce that you just add meat to. convenience of take-out but cheaper! Add your own fresh ingredients though. Like if its tom yam paste add loads of onion, lemongrass, coriander and lime. experiment, make it your own.

You got your curry? you got your mint? coconut?

The main thing I've noticed at thai restaurants is they use tons of sugar of some sort.

I've learned that my choice of coconut milk make a big difference in the taste of many of the curries I cook.

But getting it just like the restaurants is like trying to get your turkey dressing to taste just like grandma's. Could be lots of little secrets to each person's attempt at a recipe. Different brand names can make a BIG difference when cooking.

My stuff isn't just like what I get at the restaurant, either - but it's still good and it's also not $11.95 a plate!

Good Luck!

(Oh - don't use Minute Rice ... gotta use Jasmin Rice!!

Good quality Basil helps, too!)

Do you have fish sauce?

Yes obvious! Get a Thai woman, simple problem solved!

learning to do it.

Indian food and Thai food the best spicy food and the best food in the world?

2009-03-26T00:11:00.000+07:00

I love it. Mexican food is cute but Indian food and Thai food is were the heat and flavor is Anyone else agree?

i actually was just thinking of these two cuisines, and how they are my favorites. Both spicy, both full of flavor and variation, both can be relatively healthy (like vegetarian indian dishes), and just plain delicious.

I love Thai food, but I can not stand Indian food.

its ok, thai food and indian food i'm not a big fan of, curry, my mom makes it and i get tired of it, thai food, is ok not all of there food are spicy

malay food are the best..hot n spicy,full with spices..yummy..

What are some recommended Thai food that does not contain pork/pork-related ingredients?

2009-03-25T17:00:00.000+07:00

I'm going to Bangkok in 3 days' time. What are some nice Thai food that comes without pork and pork-related ingredients? I want to try local Thai food. I'm willing to try anything from street Thai food to restaurants as long as there's no pork in it. I'm not a muslim but I just don't eat pork.

Pls write the names in English and Thai if you can so thatI can copy the words down and try to find these food in Bangkok. Thank you.

Great suggestions from the other posters. The Thai word for pork is "moo". (Seriously!). The word for "not" is "mai" - so if you need to be clear you don't want pork, just say "mai moo".

But, to be honest, you will have zero problems finding non-pork food. Chicken and fish tend to be the predominant meats the Thais eat, so you'll never be stuck for choice. My personal favourites are massaman curry gai (very simple, non spicy, chicken and potatoes and peanuts) and pad see il gaung - fat noodles with prawns.

try salad

u can order anything without pork and related items.

all dishes are tasty

Thom kha gai (coconut chicken soup) and pad see yu (noodles with black bean sauce) are a couple of common ones... just pronounce it like that and they should know what you're talking about

You simply ask for chicken or seafood dish and tell them you don't want any pork at all in anything. Just be mindful though that just about everything may be cooked in lard - which is pork fat.

If you go to a shopping mall - most people will speak enough english to understand you.

tip:- if you are in Bangkok - go to the fifth floor of the MBK shopping Mall. They have recently started an International food court there. The food is decent enough and NOT expensive at all. There are many Thai food outlet and the people who take your orders CAN speak english and will understand your request and suggest good dishes for you to try. And the food IS authentic Thai - just need to pick which type of food and which outlet you want to try. I DO recommend it for first timers to Thai food.

Hope this helps.

Cheers

EDIT: someone here mentioned Som Tam salad. I WOULD NOT generally recommend this for first timer to Thai food- especially if you are not used to very spicy hot food. This is raw papaya salad and it can potentially be so hot it will burn you mouth and throat AS WELL AS give you the runs. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

som tam->papaya thai salad. very delicious!

It's easy to find dishes without pork. might help if you learn how to say a recognise the spellings for..

chicken - "gai", beef - "nuea", fish - "plaa" etc... the work for pork is "Moo". Easy to remember!

Sorry no thai keyboard to give you spellings.

You have to try Tom Yum soup, Som Tam Thai salad, noodle soup and red or green curry chicken. You'll find so much choice everywhere you go. I would recommend the street food - sometimes it's even better than the restaurants. I had the best Tom Yum soup of my life sitting at the side of the road accross from Hway Kwang market in Rachada.

Enjoy!

Thai Food~~~~~~?

2009-03-14T17:28:00.000+07:00

I have been wanting to try thai food. Does anyone one know of any thai places that deliver to the area code 64134? Also any good recipes that I could make at home? Thanks :) Also if you could sum up the taste of thai food in one word what would it be?

popular foods: pad thai, tom yum kung. these are two of the most popular and most liked dishes according to the tourists, foreigners etc. in thailand. you can just search for the recipes in the internet. there are also sweets and deserts. the main ingredient of desserts are coconut cream. i didn't know of any restaurants in united states but you better come to thailand. thailand is the best place for thai food.

if you want to cook thai food try this book: "A Passion for Thai Cooking" by Sompon Nabnian (my friend's dad).

(sorry for any spelling mistakes and grammatical errors)

email me for any questions at :tanapatt@ptis.ac.th

Thai food has a lot of vegetarian and non veg dishes, lots of curries, rice and noodles dishes, delicious soups and salads.

if you want to cook thai food, I recommend "Tom Yum Gung"

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This is probably not the answer you want to hear..

But I have never had Thai restaurant food that tasted like "real" Thai food. It's hard to mimic what it's supposed to taste like because the ingredients aren't as fresh or just aren't avaliable here.

Thai food in Thailand: AMAZING.

Here are two in your area, hope this helps.

Tasty Thai

(816) 584-8801

7104 Northwest Prairie View Road, Kansas City, MO 64151

Thai House

(816) 943-1388

9938 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131

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Thai food summary in one word: Delicious

Thai food can be summed up as: sweet, spicy, sour and a bucketfull of flavors combined.

I don't have the measuring amounts but this is the best ever

Thai Chicken Curry (Best of both )

6 chicken breasts sliced

3 cans coconut milk

curry

ginger

fish sauce

red pepper

spinach fresh ( 3 bunches ) if you like spinach add more if you are not crazy about add less

cook chicken, in bowl add milk, 5 shakes of curry or to taste ( add as it is cooking ) 3 shakes of red pepper ( add as it is cooking to taste ) however hot you want it, 3 or 4 shakes of ginger, mix in bowl then add to the chicken stir in spinach over med heat then add 4 or 4 shakes of the fish sauce

Stir Fry Zesty Vegetables

2009-03-08T18:12:00.000+07:00

Yield:

4 Servings

Ingredients:

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1 Tbsp vegetable oil

1 Tbsp chopped garlic

2 cups broccoli florets

4 carrots, peeled and julienned

1 large red bell pepper, sliced

1 packet Pad Thai Sauce

2 cups bean sprouts

Directions:

1 In wok, heat oil.

2 Add garlic. Cook for 30 seconds.

3 Add broccoli. Stir fry 1 minute.

4 Add carrots and red bell pepper. Stir fry

2 minutes.

5 Add Pad Thai Sauce. Stir together well.

Continue cooking 1 minute more.

6 Stir in bean sprouts.

7 Serve immediately.

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Pan-Seared Tofu in Orange

2009-03-07T08:33:00.000+07:00

Our Orange Peanut Sauce transforms tofu

into something everyone will enjoy!

Yield:

Serves 4

Time:

30 minutes

Ingredients:

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2 Tbsp canola oil

1 lb ( 454 g ) extra-firm tofu

1 bunch scallions (green onions)

1 cup orange juice

1 packet Peanut Sauce Mix

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Suggested Partners: Jasmine Rice or Rice

Noodles

Equipment:

Large skillet or wok

Tongs (help for flipping)

Directions:

1 Drain tofu. Cut the

block horizontally into 3

slices.

2 Place each slice on a

double thickness of paper

towel. Cover with a

double thickness of paper

towel and press firmly

with hands until most of

the water is absorbed. Change paper

towels in between presses.

3 Cut each slice into 4

rows. Cut each row into

bite size pieces.

4 In a large skillet heat the oil over

medium high heat.

5 Add the tofu with

enough space in between

to turn over (also so they

brown and not steam).

Sear in two batches,

pressing gently with back

of spatula. Cook until golden brown on

each side (dont flip until browned).

Drain pieces on paper towel. Pat tops to

remove excess oil.

6 While tofu is browning, slice the

scallions into thin rounds, reserving 2

tablespoons of the darkest green for

garnish.

7 In the same skillet,

add a teaspoon more oil

if necessary, and sauté

scallions 1 to 2 minutes.

Add the orange juice and

peanut sauce mix and

bring to a boil. Turn heat down and

simmer for one minute.

8 Add tofu and

tomatoes, stirring gently

to coat with sauce and

heat through.

9 Serve over rice or rice noodles and

garnish with reserved scallions.

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Grilled Panang Vegetables

2009-03-06T16:16:00.000+07:00

Vegetagbles on the grill is one of the more
sensible trends in cooking!

Ingredients:
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1/2 cup olive oil
1 packet Panang Curry Paste
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, packed loosely
1 tsp salt
1 medium red bell pepper, quartered
2 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise
1 large onion, cut in thick slices
1 medium eggplant, sliced

Directions:
1 In a small saucepan, heat oil on
medium heat.
2 Add Panang Curry Paste, basil and salt.
Stir until curry is dissolved.
3 In a large bowl place red bell pepper,
zucchini, onion and eggplant.
4 Pour curry mixture over vegetables.
5 Toss vegetables to coat evenly.
6 Cook directly on grill or wrap and seal
in foil and place on grill.
7 Cook for about 15 minutes.
8 Check vegetables for tenderness.
9 Serve immediately or chill and add to
your favorite salad greens.

Health Benefits Of Organic Foods And Why Is It Important To Buy Organic Foods

2008-07-29T10:32:00.000+07:00

In the last 25 years I have been asked thousands and thousands of fitness related questions. Invariably the most prominent question is, with their hand patting their tummy, how do I lose this? My answer is the same every-time. Eat less (portion size in each setting), eat more often with protein and carbs combined together, and eat higher quality less processed foods. Eating higher quality food on the surface seems easy. No junk food, right. That's not enough anymore we must have more information because the quality of the food we are eating is at an all time low. The big food companies have laced everything with chemicals and preservatives so it will last longer so they can make more money. God did not intend for all those altered substances to be in our body. Thus, we are seeing many new diseases that seem to have no cause. I will tell you what the cause is; it's the artificial sweeteners, artificial fats, chemicals and preservatives that we are putting in our mouth. We are what we eat.When you understand that your body is in a constant state of regeneration, then the term "you are what you eat" takes on a whole different meaning.Bear with me if this is old info, but it is very important. Every cell in your body will be dead and gone in approximately one year. Your skin, your bones, your muscles, your organs, and even the atoms and cells that make up your DNA are in a constant state of degeneration and regeneration. Common sense will tell you that when we put in a higher quality nutrients, the by product will be higher quality regenerating cells.It has even been proven that the cells that make up a diseased part of the body like a tumor or a cancer are totally dead and gone within 14 months. So, if we can take in a very high quality nutrition, lower our stress levels, and visualize healing, there is a chance to regenerate healthy cells to replace diseased cells. This is a very touchy subject as I believe there is a time and a place for western medicine which tends to use pharmaceuticals as a band aid to cover up the symptoms of a sickness or disease. But I think that they should be used as a last resort only after more holistic approaches have been exhausted. If you are at these crossroads, I highly suggest that you consult with a specialist like Deepak Chopra in Toronto (1.800.333.4453)Is expensive organic food worth it? On the surface, it does not seem that the extra cost and the inconvenience of purchasing more often (because quality organic food spoils faster) is worth it. But I ask you, how much does it costs to get cancer, or to have a heart attack.It totally amazes me that we are so driven that we lose our health to make money and then we turn around and spend all our money trying to get our health back. It does not have to be this way.Some of the latest groundbreaking medical information out from some of the leading holistic practitioners in the world are realizing that the traditional western medical professionals have totally missed the boat. And I firmly agree with this new info that has all kinds of proof showing us that 95% of all disease and illness is environmental. We bring it on ourselves by lowering our immune system with an unhealthy lifestyle.Even the American Cancer Society (ACS) is finally conceding that cancer is 60% environmentally inflicted. Which means it is our lifestyle. This is important stuff because cancer has recently passed heart disease as the #1 killer in Americans under the age of 85.This is amazing information considering that the ACS's ties to the pharmaceutical industry runs very deep. Obviously there is more money in treating cancer than preventing it. But even the ACS can not ignore the obvious. Modern medicine is a platform for profit, not health. I know I could get myself into trouble on this topic (and I have in our local newspapers), but this is a topic close to my heart. I know that there are a lot of well intentioned MD's out there, but for the most part, their hands are tied. The corruption happens much higher up.Example- Diabetes is such a profitable business that physicians will put pre-diabetic patients, with only marginally high blood sugar, onto diabetes drugs before even trying weight loss and exercise. As discussed in chapter 1, Type II Adult onset diabetes is one of the easiest cured diseases when the individual is given the correct information.The American Institute of Cancer's most recent press release (Nov. of 2007) reports clear evidence that excess body-weight drastically increases the risk of most cancers.The report also found that there are certain lifestyle changes that will reduce your risk of getting cancer. Some of the health benefits of organic foods is below:
Be as lean as possible within the normal range of body weight
Be physically active as part of everyday life
Limit consumption of "energy-dense foods," foods that are high in calories, fat and sugar. Avoid sugary drinks
Eat mostly foods of plant origin, including

fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans
Limit intake of red meat and avoid ALL processed meat
Aim to meet nutritional needs through diet alone, without dietary supplementPlease read the last line again. YES, ORGANIC FOOD IS WORTH IT! LOOK AT IT AS AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR VITALITY.When you eat food that is not organic, what you are eating is loaded with poisons and chemicals. Companies that produce food for the masses have one thing in mind, quantity not quality. They will do what ever they have to do to get as much food as they can from point A (the ground that is depleted of ) to point B (your mouth). They are trying to prolong the shelf life of the natural food so that you have a chance to purchase it. The longer the shelf life of the food that you eat, the shorter your shelf life will be. If it came out of the ground and rots, it is good for you!These companies are loading there foods with toxins and poisons, it has been sprayed with pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides. Most of the foods on the shelves of a traditional grocery store have been injected with chemicals. The fertilizers that their farmers use are all poisons and chemicals. The fertilizers get into the roots of the plants and end up inside the fruit, and the fruit itself can't even bare fruit. Most of the fruit now days is made from hybrid seeds that produce fruit that can't even germinate and reproduce its own kind. It can't even sustain its own, how is it going to sustain you in the long run. Bottom line, when you eat the cheaper food that is produced for the masses, it is like eating an apple that has been sprayed with Raid. And no, washing it off doesn't help because it is inside the apple and in the skin. The chemicals and preservatives that the national food companies use are 100's of times more powerful than Raid.IS ORGANIC FOOD REALLY BETTER? Yes! I am not going to bore you with the details of the most recent tests that are coming in (but they are coming in) showing that genuinely grown organic food has 50% more vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants than foods produced for the masses. You should buy organic foods! I realize that it may not be realistic to eat organic food 100% of the time. But at least now you have some food for thought (J). My experience is that it is something that you must grow into. What has worked for my family is a commitment to organic food 25% of the time. Once you can prove to yourself that you can feel the difference than you can grow into eating organic food more often. The organic food industry is now a $14 Billion dollar a year business in the United States so big business is getting more involved. The quality and meaning of the organic label is undergoing a fast decline. Companies like Wal-Mart are pushing the limits on what can be called organic and are even trying to deceive people with organic signs and stickers in their stores.BUY LOCAL! If you want the freshest, most nutrient rich foods available, buy close to home. Farmers markets, community supported agriculture programs, food coops are your best bet. I highly suggest that you google search "high quality organic food/farmers market/your city and state" and go visit these farms or markets. Some of these farmers may not be able to afford or want to get certified to sell organic but just because they are not certified does not mean that their produce is not the highest quality. With a little bit of leg work, you will soon be able to find high quality organic food close to home. Like I have done you may be able to set up delivery points with a couple of farmers to add a little bit of convenience. Finding high quality organic food close to your home is not as difficult as it sounds. The bottom line is look for farmers who are practicing sound organic farming principles and are producing small amounts of food.

What Are Food Allergies

2008-07-10T08:08:00.000+07:00

Have you ever eaten a food that made you feel real sick, or worse had to go to the hospital because your body reacted severely to eating some peanuts? These could be caused by food allergies. Food allergies are caused by the body responding immunological to proteins found in food. Sometimes this is a minor reaction, but in the cases of anaphylaxis it can result in death.Everyone can respond differently to food allergies. Even one's bodily systems can respond differently. A person can experience cramps, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea. Since these symptoms are similar to other problems it is very important to be diagnosed correctly so that you receive the proper treatment.In the respiratory system, food allergies could manifest as runny nose, scratchy throat, coughing, sneezing, or wheezing. Severe reactions may be seen as shortness of breath or difficulty swallowing. If you experience the more severe reactions it is recommended you seek medical attention immediately.Food allergies can manifest in the skin as well. Itching in the membranes of the eyes, skin, mouth and throat can occur. In addition, eczema and hives could be the body's response. Severe reactions such as swelling of the tongue, throat, lips or face should be treated immediately as they could lead to airway restriction.Even though the connection between mood swings and depression and food allergies is not always easily recognizable, food allergy symptoms may affect your nervous system.Most food allergies are classified as a Immunoglobulin E (IgE) response. This means that antibodies are produced in the body that attack non-disease causing substances which in the case of food allergies is the proteins found in certain foods. Many folks are predisposed to this type of immune response. When the food passes into the digestive tract the body releases IgE which also causes other chemicals such as histamines to be released. This causes swelling and

in the case of the digestive tract this will appear as an upset stomach.An allergist usually does the diagnosis. He will review your history of reactions and could employ a battery of standard tests such as the skin prick and blood tests.The skin prick test introduces a small amount of the allergy causing substance into the skin. The allergist then looks for a reaction. For the blood test the level of IgE antibodies is measured. Certain levels are generally considered normal and higher levels may indicate that a person is having an allergic reaction.So what can be done? There is no cure for food allergies. Avoidance is what is recommended. There are many labels on foods and in restaurants that state that there are certain kinds of potential food allergens either in the food or around the food. If a person has severe reactions they may be prescribed an Epipen which administers epinephrine which can halt the allergic reaction.

Weight Loss Diets For Losing Weight

2008-07-09T17:40:00.000+07:00

You can easily control and reduce your weight using the diet that you consume and the exercise that you do. Different type of food comprise of different quantity of nutrients. The nutritional value is one of the most important things that are to be considered to judge the goodness of a food, however most of the times we simply consider the taste. There is a lot of difference between dieting ad a weight loss diet. Dieting is a general term that is associated with monitored diet. This simply indicates that you are consuming a specific diet for a specific purpose. Dieting and food for dieting not necessarily means the food that is meant for weight loss.The food that specifically targets weight loss is known as weight loss diet. Most of the doctor's advice a low carbohydrate and a low fat food for controlling weight. Carbohydrate is easily accumulated in the body in the form of calories. The carbohydrates that we consume is easily converted to sugar and hence to energy. The energy that we get by consuming the carbohydrate is referred to as calories. The calorie content of a particular food hence refers to the amount of energy that you can get with a particular food. You can control the calories intake and hence reduce weight gain.The weight loss food is the food that comprise of the nutrients in just the right quantity to allow you to reduce weight more easily. The weigh loss diet may comprise of a low carbohydrate diet or

a low fat diet so as to reduce the fat content in the body. The intake of salts is also a deciding factor that we forget most of the times. The more salt we intake in our diet, the more would be the body's requirement of water in our body. The salt that is contained in our body is kept in a non toxic form in our body with the help of water. When we consume a lot of salt, we have to consume a lot of water as well to keep the salt in a non toxic form. The increased water consumption would ultimately lead to weight gain. Hence the weight loss diet keeps a check on the different nutrients to allow you to lose weight more easily. You can get additional information on the weight loss food online.

Arizona Flagstaff Thai Food

2008-06-30T15:04:00.000+07:00

Pets are more than working dogs; theyre part of the family. Most people consider their pets to be their best friends and wonderful playmates. This is why feeding your beloved canine with premium food clearly demonstrates pure committed care, rather than placing several bulky dog portraits above the mantelpiece.As responsible dog owners, you know the importance of choosing healthy foods for your pet. Low quality ingredients, which are often found in cheaper brands, are avoided by premium brands that provide nutritional and health benefits.Some pet owners may find the cost involved prohibitive to feed their pet these super premium dog foods on a long term basis, but this is really a false economy. The suffering of your pet and the vet bills resulting from poor nutrition make these foods a bargain.Fortunately there are many healthy dog foods on the market that are affordable. You can find very expensive natural premium dog foods, but most dog lovers will find several premium dog food choices to fit their budget.What really matters is the the food is free of by products and fillers. A premium food such as Natural Balance Potato and Duck for instance, is made with real meat. The first ingredients in the list are potato and duck, not duck byproducts and corn!The ultra premium dog foods are the best that are found in the market. Most pet owners start off with premium puppy food based on what they read are the top ten best selling dog foods, but what is actually being fed to their pet?When shopping for dog foods compare labels of the top brands, and you will see that no matter if its kibble or canned, they

are well below nutrition guidelines for a healthy pet.Premium brands offer everything imaginable in canned and bagged foods. One brand that manufactures a range of wet and dry products for the various life stages of a dog is Newmans Own.The first three ingredients in the Natural Balance Sweet Potato and Fish dog food are sweet potato, salmon, and salmon meal. Buying premium dog food will nourish your dog and you'll rest easier knowing that you're not feeding your pet harmful substances that could hurt his health.Even when buying premium dog food, double check to make sure that it is made with real meat, and not corn or byproducts.

Astoria Thai Food

2008-06-27T11:31:00.000+07:00

There's something new about pet food advertising - now television commercials and pet food packaging proudly state 'Made with Real Beef' or 'Made with Real Chicken'. I guess that is opposite of fake beef and fake chicken. Yes, when it comes to pet food - there are many fake ingredients! Many pet owners have gotten wise to some inferior pet food ingredients, so I guess it seems the marketing wizards have had to change their strategy. They know we know.Pet food manufacturers are counting on we don't learn more. They are counting on pet owners won't read the ingredient list of the food or treats to see if it contains chemicals preservatives or by-products - fake meat! They are counting on AAFCO and the FDA to keep the current pet food regulations as they are. They are counting on pet owners don't learn existing regulations allow them to "include an unqualified claim, directly or indirectly" on their labels (AAFCO regulation PF7(a)). 'Unqualified claim means stating 'real beef' on the label doesn't have to mean real beef inside the pet food.They know we know so now they are aiming their pet food advertising to what they think we want to hear. We have to raise the bar, we learn more. Our pets are more important than pet food marketing tricks or the moments it takes to read a pet food ingredient

list. The pet food ingredient by-product - and all its variations such as chicken by-product meal, beef by-product meal, meat and bone meal, and so on - are left over animal parts not suitable for use in human food (chicken feet, intestines, spleens, and worse). Avoiding pet foods that contain by-products is just a start to finding a healthy pet food - read the ingredients on every food or treat you give your dog and/or cat!

Arlington Thai Food

2008-06-24T16:52:00.000+07:00

If there is anyone that has the slightest doubt that Chinese imported products - pet food ingredients or human products - continue to be dangerous, read a recent New York Times article posted on their website titled Impact of the Heparin Drug Scare. The most compelling part of this article is the photo included of a Chinese heparin lab.The Times photograph speaks a thousand words. The FDA has linked 19 American deaths to the drug heparin - a popular drug used as a blood thinner in surgery and dialysis. Anyone would assume that the manufacturing of an FDA approved drug would be performed in a sterile lab by scientists in white lab coats and masks. However, the Times photo proves otherwise. Knowing these conditions for manufacturing a human drug, imagine the manufacturing conditions of pet food ingredients in China. It sends chills up your spine.If you do nothing more for the safety of your pet - please find out if any ingredient in their food or treats comes from China. The risk from inferior quality imported Chinese products has been proven time and time again. Recalls continue on Chinese imports affecting every industry. There is no easy fix for manufacturing conditions in China. There is no easy fix to change importing regulations and testing requirements on imports. The ONLY easy fix for pet owners is to call the manufacturer and ask if any imported ingredients are used in their products. Canada and New Zealand are common providers

of pet food ingredients, however the risk of imports from these countries are little to none. Chinese imports on the other hand is completely different.When you call your pet food manufacturer, ask them if any ingredient is made or originates from China. Most pet food manufacturers don't like sharing this information with petsumers. However, this is not proprietary information and you deserve to know. This is vitally important information that could be life saving for your dog or cat.

Healthy Alternative For Battling

2008-06-22T16:51:00.000+07:00

Prescription drugs have long been the main weapon for children – and increasingly adults – when battling Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Side effects for various medications can range from anxiety or nervousness to insomnia. “Before settling for the quick fix of pills, there are natural approaches that should be considered,” contends nutritional expert David Sandoval, author of “The Green Foods Bible.”The causes of ADD, which is a recurrent pattern of behavior characterized by short attention spans, impulsivity and may include hyperactivity, are hot topics for debate and speculation as to whether it is environmental or genetic. Years of research and studying, consulting with the world’s premiere authorities in holistic medicines and promoting raw food nutrition led Sandoval to create the “Plant-Based Nutrition Program,” which he believes can potentially help ADD sufferers (and/or their parents). He says there is most definitely a relationship between diet and disease, “Everything the human body needs to live a long, disease-free life has been provided by the Earth.”Sandoval wants the public to consider three possible food-related ADD risk factors; starting with high sugar consumption, “Destructive, aggressive and restless behavior has been found to significantly correlate with the amount of sucrose consumed.” While it may prove difficult at first, his initial recommendation is to eliminate all refined sugars and food allergens from the diet. Additionally, limiting the consumption of processed foods and additives – like food colorings and artificial flavoring – needs to be considered. “In many cases, identifying and eliminating clear causative diet factors will often bring about dramatic improvements within the first few weeks,” exposes Sandoval. He adds that improvements will be more subtle and not as great if food reactions are not the cause of ADD.According to Sandoval, CEO of Purium, the ADD sufferers who see the faster results easily maintain the lifestyle change because they feel so much better, “Initially it’s going to take some discipline, but switching to whole, unprocessed and, preferably, organic meals will cleanse the body and help in re-harnessing the power of your own mind.”This is crucial when taking into account that nutrient deficiency could be another risk for American children suffering from ADD, continues Sandoval, “Decreased attentiveness is commonly associated with a lack of iron.” Poor nutrition may be most harmful in the early development stages of life so he believes parents should feed their kids organic produce, “It has the maximum nutrient density and a minimal amount of pesticides and other harmful chemicals.”The body’s storage of heavy

metals - particularly the toxic metal lead - has also been linked by studies to childhood learning disabilities. Sandoval recommends screening children for heavy metal poisoning using hair mineral analysis and EDTA challenge rather than blood tests to properly assess the long term affects on the brain. Sandoval offers insight on chelating the heavy metals from the body, “Increase consumption of foods high in sulfur such as garlic, onions and eggs; provided your child is not allergic to them.” Additionally, he prescribes Chlorella and C from Nature, which contains naturally occurring Vitamin C. Sandoval says both are also helpful in combating heavy metal poisoning.To Sandoval, the option to take a holistic route needs to be seriously weighed before resorting to pills that offer a hefty price tag and a litany of side effects, “There is no safer approach to getting well than nature’s approach.” That’s why he offers an ADD Battle Plan – and others including Lupus, Diabetes and Weight Loss Battle Plans – on his website

arlington thai food

2008-06-22T10:51:00.000+07:00

Do You Still Have Doubts On The Dangers Of Chinese Imports? By Susan Thixton. If there is anyone that has the slightest doubt that Chinese imported products - pet food ingredients or human products - continue to be dangerous, read a recent New York Times article posted on their website titled Impact of the Heparin Drug Scare. The most compelling part of this article is the photo included of a Chinese heparin lab.The Times photograph speaks a thousand words. The FDA has linked 19 American deaths to the drug heparin - a popular drug used as a blood thinner in surgery and dialysis. Anyone would assume that the manufacturing of an FDA approved drug would be performed in a sterile lab by scientists in white lab coats and masks. However, the Times photo proves otherwise. Knowing these conditions for manufacturing a human drug, imagine the manufacturing conditions of pet food ingredients in China. It sends chills up your spine.If you do nothing more for the safety of your pet - please find out if any ingredient in their food or treats comes from China. The risk from inferior quality imported Chinese products has been proven time and time again. Recalls continue on Chinese imports affecting every industry. There is no easy fix for manufacturing conditions in China. There is no easy fix to change importing regulations and testing requirements on imports. The ONLY easy fix for pet owners is to call the manufacturer and ask if any imported ingredients are used in their products. Canada and New Zealand are common providers

of pet food ingredients, however the risk of imports from these countries are little to none. Chinese imports on the other hand is completely different.When you call your pet food manufacturer, ask them if any ingredient is made or originates from China. Most pet food manufacturers don't like sharing this information with petsumers. However, this is not proprietary information and you deserve to know. This is vitally important information that could be life saving for your dog or cat.

Raw Power In Pet Foods For Brilliant Health

2008-06-09T08:39:00.000+07:00

In an interesting but silly trend, we have tried to make your canine friends eat more like us, but the tide has turned and for both humans and animals, the focus is on eating more raw food.
Many people now realize that processed foods are in fact most likely responsible for poor health in your animal, and that raw food diets more closely imitate a dog's natural diet.
The benefits of premium grade lines are two-fold: no messy preparation for the owner and a sound nutritional formula, so that both you and your dog are getting what you need. So, what does your menu contain? Your pet has a potential health boost here, as well as being in for a treat.
Many of their customers say that Natures Variety Raw Food Diets have cured illnesses and chronic conditions in their pets, and they speak glowingly about the "miracle food".
Available in patties and small medallions, Natures Variety is high in protein, with 5% organic sprouts, fruits and vegetables, and a range of ingredients from squash and blueberries to quail and pheasant eggs.
An increasingly large snack range of bones and meat products is available, in differing grades from organic to free-range and chemical free. Nature's Variety, Primal Petfoods and Raw Advantage all offer poultry neck products.
FarMore Raw Frozen Buffalo Bones are just the thing for those energetic chewers. Bones from non-medicated, free-range animals provide marrow and essential nutrients. If you are looking for all natural food try raw beef bones from Primal Pet Foods and Raw Advantage.
Among the main competitors in the raw food industry, Raw Advantage is in front with an amazing line of choices. Although its Organic Dinner for Dogs may not include the more exotic ingredients its competitors choose, its line of food is free-range, organic, hormone and pesticide free and includes kelp and garlic which is a natural body cleanser and immune builder.
Raw Advantage Organic Only Meat goes a step further in including the freshest chemical free meat, organs and offal.

If grain will work, consider the organic products made by Raw Advantage Organic Rock Island Raw, which mix meat with millet and oats.
Primal Pet Foods endeavor to directly mimic the diet of the wild, and use 100% human grade organic and chemical free ingredients. Enriched with anti-oxidant and mineral laden sources such as kelp, coconut oil and cranberries, Primal has the added guarantee that all its meat is all natural vegetarian fed.
The addition of ground eggshell as an excellent source of calcium allows Nature's Logic to offer the 90% plus meat/poultry, gluten and grain free product at an affordable price.
Northwest Naturals come in both dinner nuggets and frozen bars which are sectioned into portions and are available in beef, turkey, chicken, salmon and bison formulas. All formulas are high in protein, contain vitamin-rich ingredients, and are fortified with minerals.
Bravo Raw Food Diets provide a good base into which other supplements can be included, giving owners more control over their dog's diet.

Pet Food Containers Varieties

2008-06-07T14:05:00.000+07:00

Pet Food Containers Varieties By Sid Ahmad While handling an open bag of dry pet food,sometimes it get spilled. What's the solution?Consider buying a pet food container.Usually made from stainless steel or plastic they are available in different sizes. If you are not sure about the size, their economical and health benefits should be the criteria.
Health Benefits of Pet Food Containers It's hard when a pet is ill. Besides the emotional involvement, there is also a very real financial consideration. As the saying goes: "It's cheaper to be healthy than sick." A pet can become ill if the food is contaminated through moisture, excessive heat or crawling insects or mice. All of these situations can introduce bacteria into the pet food, but a container with an airtight lid will keep it fresh. Pet food containers are usually constructed of durable plastic, which is often enough to discourage a chewing critter from getting inside.
What are Economical Benefits of Pet Food Containers. Storing pet food in bulk,due to rising pet food prices is a good idea nowadays. But further savings can be achieved by buying pet food containers. Bad contaminated food before availing it can put unnecessary financial burden. What are other benefits of pet food container. One I experience is saving time.Clear plastic type let to determine the quantity left. Wide top opening help you in filling and scooping out the desired amount of food.
The one having wheel casters are helpful

in rolling them from a closet to kitchen. The brands which comes with liner cater to frequent cleaning needs. Most having an airtight lid seal out moisture,heat and insects. It is easy get the one to fit your particular need,as they are available in variety of sizes.
Always think of the importance of having a good quality healthy pet food to your beloved pet,if you get confuse in choosing the right type of pet food container

Thai Food

2008-06-02T08:13:00.000+07:00

Thai food has become in recent years one of the world's favorite cuisines. When we speak of "Thai food", we are in fact talking of four very distinct regions in the country, each with their own culinary traditions. We are speaking too of the dishes created in the royal courts and palaces of Old Siam, that have been passed down through many generations of chefs, and finally into public domain.
Good food also comes up from the street level, and many of Thailand's most popular dishes can be found at the smallest food stalls and restaurants. And there is the influence of China, India, Malaysia and other neighbouring countries. So all these different factors come together under the label "Thai food", and you will find them in varying degrees at any Thai restaurant you care to visit, anywhere in the world.
One of the most distinctive aspects of the cuisine is its use of herbs and spices. With regard to the spices, some Thai dishes are very hot, but by no means all of them. The herbs have another function, in addition to providing flavour, in that they all have to varying degrees various medical and therapeutic benefits.
Thailand has a long history, going back to ancient times, of the use of herbs for medical purpose, and this in turn has permeated the ways of cooking and preparing food. Coupled with its low-fat qualities and its essential freshness, this helps make thai food one of the healthiest anywhere. Another important aspect about Thai food is the hospitality and friendiness, the sheer enjoyment of good companionship and of eating that is such a powerful element of the Thai personality. Sharing a meal is an important part of the day for any Thai person, and meal are very seldom taken alone. That is why all the dishes are generally served at once during Thai meal, and why there is a communal spoon placed alongside each dish for people to help themselves and to serve others.
A Thai meal ideally is a communal affair, principally because the greater the number of dinners the greater the number of dishes that can be sampled. Diners choose what ever they require from share dishes and generally add it to their own plate of rice. All the dish are serve simultaneously, or nearly so. The object is to archive a harmonious blend of the spicy, the subtle, the sweet and sour, and a meal is meant to be equally satisfying to the eye, nose and palate.
Thailand is blessed with many varieties of plants, herbs and spices which ensure s balanced diet. Today, visitors can both relish classic Thai menus and the benefits of a natural diet, and study the art of Thai cooking at several specialist schools in Bangkok and major beach resorts.