Southeast Asia has the perfect climate for growing all types of spices, herbs, roots, and plants. The abundance of flavorful and aromatic ingredients like chilis, ginger, basil, lemongrass and tamarind lends itself well to a staple of Thai cuisine: curry. There are 5 common types of Thai curries that you’ll see on menus across the […]
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Thai food is booming in the United States. Even my small hometown in Virginia has a local Thai spot. Popular menu items include Tom Yum soup, Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, and all types of curries. Perhaps you’ll find larb (a minced meat salad) or maybe Som Tum (papaya salad), depending on the spot. There’s
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When it comes to desserts in Thailand, the first thing that might come to mind is mango sticky rice. However, there are many unique Thai desserts that you probably won’t find outside of Southeast Asia. As a dessert loving frugal foodie, I can’t say no to interesting and cheap street sweets…. Here are 3 unique
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The the battle of Pad Thai vs Pad See Ew, which Thai noodle dish reigns supreme?
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No matter what Thai restaurant you go to in the world, chances are the menu will have Pad Thai. And for good reason! Pad Thai is an exciting dish with a complex blend of sweet, salty, and sour flavors. It has captured the taste buds of foodies around the globe, but how did this dish
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Freshly fried dough is pure euphoria. Cultures across the world are privy to this genius concept of mixing flour and egg, then dunking it in piping hot oil. Churros, donuts, beignets, oh my! (Check out a cool list of the 50 most popular types of fried dough HERE.) Fried dough is easy, cheap, and quite
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Juneau is the buzzing capital of Alaska with a population just over 32,000 people. It’s home to a quaint downtown area, the famous Mendenhall Glacier, and miles and miles of stunning nature. Each Alaskan town is unique, and one peculiar feature of Juneau is that there are no roads in or out. All goods and
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Mochi donuts are the latest confectionary craze that are tantalizing taste buds across the country. They are visually beautifully, texturally satisfying, and the flavor possibilities are endless. I’ve been obsessed with mochi donuts since I first laid lips on one in November 2021, so I decided to embark on a mission to find the best
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I embarked on a New York City taco and margarita for the ultimate Sunday funday. Here’s the rundown!
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Looking for a delicious meal in New York City that you can snag with a $10? Here are 5 MORE cheap eats in NYC for $10 or less that will satisfy the taste buds without hurting your wallet. (Click HERE for part 1) 1. The Eastie from Joey Roses Joey Roses is a hole in
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