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Tag Archives: thai cuisine
Thai salty limeade
A couple of years ago a friend came back from Thailand with an easy recipe for a cold lime drink that’s a little salty. She said it was a popular drink there, given the extreme heat. I’m grilling some chicken … Continue reading
Thai steak salad
I had a large piece of leftover tri-tip (end of the bottom sirloin) on my hands the other day and wanted to use it as-is, since it was nice and rare. One of the best ways to use leftover steak … Continue reading
Tom Kha Tuna
I had quite a few frozen albacore tuna steaks in my freezer that I needed to use up, which is the only reason I would use such a protein for this dish – let’s get that straight up front. Why? … Continue reading
Albany Bowl’s restaurant
I admit it: I love to bowl. I hold the key to locker #1 at Albany Bowl (540 San Pablo Avenue), the bowling alley in Albany, California, a city with only about 17,000 people but boasting both a pool and a … Continue reading
Thai-style lettuce wraps
Make something easy and refreshing, like I did. I had a 1 pound container of lump crabmeat from Costco on hand that I needed to use, as well as three heads of romaine lettuce. What else would there be to … Continue reading
Tuk Tuk Thai in Berkeley
Good place for a sweet Thai treat. We’re often visiting Tuk Tuk Thai (2466 Shattuck, Berkeley) for lunch but thought we’d pop in today for a little sticky rice with mango. While it’s easy to make this warm dessert at … Continue reading
Tuk Tuk Thai in Berkeley
The only food item of note involves our lunch today at Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe (2466 Shattuck, Berkeley). I have enjoyed their lunch special for some time now and almost always order the BBQ chicken with sticky rice and green … Continue reading
