Flavours of the Mediterranean
This culinary style has been influenced by the region comprising of the 20 states that border the Mediterranean Sea; it is both diverse and flexible. Within that style there are three culinary regions that make up the Mediterranean culinary triangle; North African (especially Morocco) ...

How to feel comfortable when ordering wine in a restaurant
Some restaurant wine lists can be daunting with brands and names you may not be familiar with or that sound similar to something you have tried before but aren’t too sure about. This is when we are most at risk and feel pressurized into making a decision ...

Give us this day our daily bread
The line from the Lord’s Prayer confirms the global need for freshly baked bread daily and assesses how it has become a part of our dining ritual. Although in Asia bread is commonly replaced with rice in the local diet, the term to “to break bread” means ...

Ice Cream Society
It is generally accepted that the concept of Ice Cream originated in China as early as 3000 BC and was introduced to Italy by Marco Polo. The ice creams we enjoy today ...

Lose Weight, Not Your Energy Levels
Going on a diet leaves you continuously hungry plus you look drained and pale. Moreover, weight control plans cannot be stuck to and you dread going to parties as you find yourself in a position where all the good food is mocking at you. You simply wish they found a pill to control weight and there are a number of people who think like this…

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The Tantalizing Taste of Thai Cuisine
Today Thai food is undoubtedly one of the world’s most popular cuisines, which in itself brings many people here to discover the origins and complexities of the home of such wonderful fare. It is notable that Thailand is the only South East Asian nation never to have been colonized, but it is indeed also surprising that Thailand’s cuisine represents quite the opposite parallels, with influences from all its neighbours and from visiting traders over the centuries. So let’s take a look at the history, the chemistry, and the culture that is Thai cuisine, and help you to discover what makes up the magic ...

The Health Benefits of Wine
In keeping with this month’s theme of Thai Cuisine, it seems appropriate to discuss the health benefits of wine. What’s a good meal and time out without a good glass of wine. Lately, I have been opting especially when out for dinner for wine instead of beer in an attempt to cut down on my calorie intake. The challenge is, a good bottle of wine...

Pillow Talk
I’ve been given the opportunity of writing this month’s Pillow Talk. Most of you will know me through the monthly motorcycle column I have been writing for years. I suppose because the home office knows I am single they felt that the subject matter would be better served being written by yours truly. This subject we’re about to take a look at is almost considered taboo to talk about in Pattaya and Thailand in general. HIV and AIDS is usually only discussed when one seeks advice because they are concerned about a high risk act they took after a night ...

Motorcycle Story – Contribution from Gary Graeme Jones
Dear Editor,
Tom Rossetti’s February Motorcycle Story deserves a far wider audience than just Pattaya, or for that matter, just Thailand. His sage advice applies to Ex-Pats worldwide. Nor is it solely pertinent to “Travellers” on just 2 wheels. 4 Wheelers, 16 Wheelers, no Wheelers (boats and planes) would benefit from the four maxims: Search, Predict, What if, Act...

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Phuket Traveller Dining Out:
Contemporary Elegance at White Box on Kalim Beach
You'll need more than one baht for every year in the life of Jesus to party at White Box restaurant, but...

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The Tropical Island Regatta – ‘Koh Samui, Jewell of the Asian Racing Circuit’
With less than one month to go the Koh Samui Regatta organisation team is moving into top gear to ensure another great event June 1-7, 2008.
The entry list is starting to take shape with some hot yachts already confirmed and an air of anticipation that we will see a fitting finale at this, the season end Regatta on the Asian Yachting Grand Prix Championships. Regularly attracting over 35 to 40 yachts ...

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