Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Thai Town

I just returned home from Thai Town where I go a few times a year to pick up special ingredients and spices that I’m unable to find at home in the Bay Area. For those of you who haven’t been, Thai Town is an amazing neighborhood in Los Angeles, and also the first and only Thai Town in the country. Thai Town is centered along Hollywood Boulevard.

Los Angeles is home to the largest Thai population outside of Thailand, and with an estimated 120,000 Thai people living in California, 80,000 are living in Los Angeles. Is it a coincidence that Bangkok, the capital of Thailand is also known as the “City of Angels”?

Thai Town contains wonderful and authentic Thai restaurants, and markets where I find my hard to locate spices, just to name a few. I had a great time shopping for ingredients, stopping by the Thai bookstore, visiting the Thai Bakery, and eating lunch with my family at the Palms restaurant, the largest Thai restaurant in Thai Town. I encourage you to pay a visit next time you are in Southern California!

I’m happy to be home, and ready to teach! Call or email us to sign up for a class today!

Chef Saithong
chef@YummyThaiCooking.com
(650) 492-5EAT
www.YummyThaiCooking.com

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Summer Grilling

When temperatures outside reach the triple digits, no one wants to be in the kitchen using their oven! Keep the heat out of your house and join me outside for a Thai Summer Grilling class. Enjoy a break from the heat while enjoying the view from my picturesque deck and my backyard all while breathing in the fresh scent of herbs from my organic garden.

Are you looking for something fun to grill besides the typical hot dogs and hamburgers? Wow your friends and family with specially grilled Thai fruits, veggies and meats. No bun required.

This special summer class is being held for four hours on Sunday mornings. Sign up with a friend, and you will both enjoy 25% off the price of the class. Give us a call or email us today for specific time and date information.


Chef Saithong
chef@YummyThaiCooking.com
(650) 492-5EAT
www.YummyThaiCooking.com