Thứ Hai, 10 tháng 9, 2012

Laos Tours, Laos Travel



If you are planning a vacation to South East Asia, then Laos Tour may be one of the best choices.
Laos is South East Asian nation, flanked by the People's Republic of China in the north, Cambodia in the south Myanmar in the north-west, Thailand in the west and Vietnam in the East. Laos enjoys a tropical climate with two distinct seasons: the rainy season from May to the end of September and the dry season from October to the beginning of May.  
The official language used in Laos is Lao language. English, French and Russian are spoken in business or by some senior government officials.
Laos Travel is now easy to obtain as the country is internationally connected by air and by land. The only port of arrival by air is Wattay International Airport (Vientiane), you can travel by Lao Aviation, Thai Airways International, Vietnam Airline, The Southern China Airline, Silk Air, Malaysian Airline, and AirAsia. Regular flights are available to Bangkok, Phom Penh, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Kunming, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Road access is possible from neighboring countries. Between Thailand and Laos the border can be crossed at Houeixay in Bokeo province, at Mittaphab Friendship Bridge near Vientiane and at Dan Savannakhet Province. China can be reached by road at Boten in Luang Namtha Province. Border Crossing between Laos and Vietnam has been set up at Laksao on the road No.8. at Borikhamsay Province and at Dan Savannakhet Province on the road No.9.
Laos has a rich history stretching back 10,000 years. Landlocked and laid-back, it’s a unique spin on the Southeast Asia experience. Here Buddhism permeates every facet of life, change comes slowly, and cities bed down early. This nation is also touched by both European and Asian cultures. The city’s man-made structures are as distinctive as the areas of natural splendor.
On your Laos vacations, make sure that you do not miss the Laos festivals & events listed in the Laos travel guide. These gatherings and celebrations are great ways to get intimate with the people of the country and understand their customs and beliefs. 
By preparing properly before arriving, there is no reason that you cannot take full advantage of your Lao holidays. Visit Threeland Travel Laos and contact us at help@threeland.com to get further details.

Thứ Bảy, 14 tháng 4, 2012

Thai Lao Gang Ba - Fish Soup

Today I received the sad news that my Grandfather, at 105 years old, past away in Paksan. How did he maintain his longevity? He meditated about 3 times a day and his diet consisted of rice and fish soup.

Eight years ago, I went back to Thailand and Laos for the first time. During my visit, he asked me to roast him some corn. That was a request I could deliver because I didn't know how to cook Thai & Lao food eight years ago.

I had the corn, so all I needed was to roast it over the open fire pit. The fire was dying so I was rushing frantically to fan the ashes and feed twiggs to catch a spark. The fire kept dying and I ran out of twiggs. I decided to gather more twiggs further from the house.

When I returned, my Grandfather was roasting the corn over the fire with flames! That was embarrassing!

He didn't say anything. He was in his moment. At peace. Roasting the corn. I sat with him. In quiet meditation.

This summer, I had plans to visit him and make this soup....rest in peace Grandpa.

I'll post the video when I get a chance to produce it. In the mean time, I'll share my dad's recipe, which was how Grandpa liked his gang ba.


Thai Lao Fish Soup Recipe for Grandpa Sanoubane:

In a pot, over high heat, add:
15 - 20 cups water
1 fish head or chopped fish with bone
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried tamerand
1/4 cup tomato slices
5 slices of galanga
3 kaffir lime leaf
1 lemon grass piece, about 2 inches

Cook fish for 10 minutes. Then add:
1 - 2 garlic slices
1/4 cup tomato slices
1/2 teaspoon salt or 2 tablespoon fish sauce
1/4 cup slice sweet onion
Garnish with chopped cilantro & green onion

Serve immediately.







Thai Lao Gang Ba - Fish Soup

Today I received the sad news that my Grandfather, at 105 years old, past away in Paksan. How did he maintain his longevity? He meditated about 3 times a day and his diet consisted of rice and fish soup.

Eight years ago, I went back to Thailand and Laos for the first time. During my visit, he asked me to roast him some corn. That was a request I could deliver because I didn't know how to cook Thai & Lao food eight years ago.

I had the corn, so all I needed was to roast it over the open fire pit. The fire was dying so I was rushing frantically to fan the ashes and feed twiggs to catch a spark. The fire kept dying and I ran out of twiggs. I decided to gather more twiggs further from the house.

When I returned, my Grandfather was roasting the corn over the fire with flames! That was embarrassing!

He didn't say anything. He was in his moment. At peace. Roasting the corn. I sat with him. In quiet meditation.

This summer, I had plans to visit him and make this soup....rest in peace Grandpa.

I'll post the video when I get a chance to produce it. In the mean time, I'll share my dad's recipe, which was how Grandpa liked his gang ba.


Thai Lao Fish Soup Recipe for Grandpa Sanoubane:

In a pot, over high heat, add:
15 - 20 cups water
1 fish head or chopped fish with bone
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried tamerand
1/4 cup tomato slices
5 slices of galanga
3 kaffir lime leaf
1 lemon grass piece, about 2 inches

Cook fish for 10 minutes. Then add:
1 - 2 garlic slices
1/4 cup tomato slices
1/2 teaspoon salt or 2 tablespoon fish sauce
1/4 cup slice sweet onion
Garnish with chopped cilantro & green onion

Serve immediately.







Chủ Nhật, 28 tháng 9, 2008

Pun - Thai Lao Lettuce Wraps

It has been a while since my last post and today, I felt ambitious and decided to cook, video tape, and share my Thai and Lao recipes with you.

This recipe is called "Pun" and it means "to wrap". When I host a dinner party for just the girls, I like to prepare pun because we'll eat and socialize and never feel full. Basically, it is a finger food salad recipe. Here's to your health. Cheers!

In this free video, I grilled firm tofu but you can also pun with Chicken & Shrimp curry skewers, and Fish with Thai Lao Herbs.

Appetizer Recipe: Pun Tofu
Lettuce of any type: Radicchio, Romain, and Boston
chopped tomatoes
chopped cucumber
chopped green onions
chopped coriander or mint
bean sprouts
Spring Roll Dipping Sauce
vermicelli noodle bundle

Tear a piece of lettuce to the size of your palm. Load the listed ingredients on top of the lettuce. Spoon in dipping sauce, wrap, and enjoy. Make sure each lettuce wrap is small so it fits into your mouth.

Please refer to the list of Product Prices on how to get access to all the Thai & Lao Food dvds and recipe books.

Pun - Thai Lao Lettuce Wraps

It has been a while since my last post and today, I felt ambitious and decided to cook, video tape, and share my Thai and Lao recipes with you.

This recipe is called "Pun" and it means "to wrap". When I host a dinner party for just the girls, I like to prepare pun because we'll eat and socialize and never feel full. Basically, it is a finger food salad recipe. Here's to your health. Cheers!

In this free video, I grilled firm tofu but you can also pun with Chicken & Shrimp curry skewers, and Fish with Thai Lao Herbs.

Appetizer Recipe: Pun Tofu
Lettuce of any type: Radicchio, Romain, and Boston
chopped tomatoes
chopped cucumber
chopped green onions
chopped coriander or mint
bean sprouts
Spring Roll Dipping Sauce
vermicelli noodle bundle

Tear a piece of lettuce to the size of your palm. Load the listed ingredients on top of the lettuce. Spoon in dipping sauce, wrap, and enjoy. Make sure each lettuce wrap is small so it fits into your mouth.

Please refer to the list of Product Prices on how to get access to all the Thai & Lao Food dvds and recipe books.

Thứ Tư, 5 tháng 12, 2007

Second Thai & Lao Food DVD and Recipe Book



The Second Thai & Lao Food dvd and recipe book are available for purchase.


$35 --> Set 2 Thai & Lao Food DVD and Recipe book


Depending on the amount of donation, I will mail you the following Thai & Lao Food product(s):
$20 --> Set 1 Thai & Lao Food Recipe Book
$21 --> Set 2 Thai & Lao Food Recipe Book
$33 --> Set 1, Thai & Lao Cooking Videos on DVD and recipe book
$35 --> Set 2, Thai & Lao Food video on DVD and recipe book
$60--> Set 1 Thai & Lao Cooking Videos and recipe book + Set 2 Thai & Lao Food videos and recipe book

Thai hair sticks are included in every set of dvds and recipe books until supplies last.

To mail me a donation, email me and ask for my address.

List of Recipes from the Second Thai & Lao Food videos and recipe book:
Appetizer Recipes:

1. Sour Fruit Dipping Sauce
2. Shrimp Chips
3. Curry Peanut Dipping Sauce
4. Fried Shrimp Rolls
5. Banh Cuon - Wet Rice Paper Spring Rolls
6. Eggplant Chili Dipping Sauce

Soup Recipes:
7. Khao Bune Ba - Fish Curry Noodle Soup
8. Khao Piek - Chicken Noodle Porridge
9. Bamboo Soup

Salad Recipes:
10. Mak Bea - Banana Blossom Salad
11. Long Bean Noodle Salad

Main Dish Recipes:
12. Beef Stir Fry
13. Au Quail
14. Salted Gourami Fish Chili Sauce
15. Water Lily Stir Fry
16. Fish Stuffed with Thai & Lao Herbs
17. Lap Chicken

Dessert Recipes:
18. Coconut Flakes
19. Fresh Coconut Milk
20. Black Bean Coconut Drink
21. Fresh Soy Milk
22. Steam Cassava with Coconut Flakes
23. Sweet Corn Wrap Dessert
24. Tapioca Pearl, Taro & Jackfruit Dessert
25. Water Chestnut Dessert Dumplings

Recipes from Thai & Lao Food Recipe Book 1
26. Spring Roll Dipping Sauce
27. Ground Toasted Sticky Rice
28. Thai / Lao Curry Paste



Second Thai & Lao Food DVD and Recipe Book



The Second Thai & Lao Food dvd and recipe book are available for purchase.


$35 --> Set 2 Thai & Lao Food DVD and Recipe book


Depending on the amount of donation, I will mail you the following Thai & Lao Food product(s):
$20 --> Set 1 Thai & Lao Food Recipe Book
$21 --> Set 2 Thai & Lao Food Recipe Book
$33 --> Set 1, Thai & Lao Cooking Videos on DVD and recipe book
$35 --> Set 2, Thai & Lao Food video on DVD and recipe book
$60--> Set 1 Thai & Lao Cooking Videos and recipe book + Set 2 Thai & Lao Food videos and recipe book

Thai hair sticks are included in every set of dvds and recipe books until supplies last.

To mail me a donation, email me and ask for my address.

List of Recipes from the Second Thai & Lao Food videos and recipe book:
Appetizer Recipes:

1. Sour Fruit Dipping Sauce
2. Shrimp Chips
3. Curry Peanut Dipping Sauce
4. Fried Shrimp Rolls
5. Banh Cuon - Wet Rice Paper Spring Rolls
6. Eggplant Chili Dipping Sauce

Soup Recipes:
7. Khao Bune Ba - Fish Curry Noodle Soup
8. Khao Piek - Chicken Noodle Porridge
9. Bamboo Soup

Salad Recipes:
10. Mak Bea - Banana Blossom Salad
11. Long Bean Noodle Salad

Main Dish Recipes:
12. Beef Stir Fry
13. Au Quail
14. Salted Gourami Fish Chili Sauce
15. Water Lily Stir Fry
16. Fish Stuffed with Thai & Lao Herbs
17. Lap Chicken

Dessert Recipes:
18. Coconut Flakes
19. Fresh Coconut Milk
20. Black Bean Coconut Drink
21. Fresh Soy Milk
22. Steam Cassava with Coconut Flakes
23. Sweet Corn Wrap Dessert
24. Tapioca Pearl, Taro & Jackfruit Dessert
25. Water Chestnut Dessert Dumplings

Recipes from Thai & Lao Food Recipe Book 1
26. Spring Roll Dipping Sauce
27. Ground Toasted Sticky Rice
28. Thai / Lao Curry Paste