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Food Trail: Bangkok
One of the hardest places to stick to a diet plan would be Bangkok. I never had a bad meal over the few days we were there in early February 2023. It was good to have family members and friends based in Bangkok take us around and introduce us to a wide variety of Thai…
Food Trail: Penang Esplanade
In high demand always: Hameed Pata Mee Goreng, Penang Esplanade.
Food Trail NYC: Dominican Delights
Explore flavours of the Caribbean
Thai Treats @ The Golden Triangle, Juru
No one thinks of Thai food as a meal option – not when in Penang, thought it is one of the closest states to our northern neighbour Thailand. Also … @selandspice.wordpress.com would not stop raving on and on about this place in Juru Auto City (Penang mainland). So we decided to give it a go….
Food Wars and Cultural Listings: How a Small Island State Pulled the Rug from Under Its Larger Neighbours
My first article for the year in the Vibes.com 😊 Unesco listings: A means of cultural appropriation? https://www.thevibes.com/articles/culture/13632/unesco-listings-a-means-for-cultural-appropriation
Food Trail: Gopeng
Gopeng isn’t usually a food stop for travellers plying the highway between Kuala Lumpur and Penang, with most choosing to stop in Ipoh for breakfast or lunch. But Gopeng has its share of unique dishes, ingredients and finds that are not only made with fresh ingredients from around the district but cost a fraction of…
Food Trail: Sepang
Sepang has an array of food, restaurants, cafes and stalls offering a treasure trove of delights for you taste buds to explore. Below are some options for you to consider on a day trip to this district. Breakfast at Adik Abang Restaurant Here, you will be served a long lists of mouth-watering locals food. Regulars…
Food Trail: Selangor’s Traditional Fare
Taste your way through Selangor starting with traditional food and fare introduced by early settlers who moved to this state from various parts of the Malay archipelago.
Food Trail: Seaside Sojourn
The current global lockdown is going to force most of us to grow roots where we are right now. I for one am going to make the best of it by exploring my own backyard. Over the next few days I will be exploring the Kuala Langat district in Selangor – with some pointers from…
Delectable Dishes
From my ‘Food Trail’ postings you’d know that I’m game for trying anything. I just wish I had a larger stomach to accommodate this quest. The dishes and food I try isn’t everyone’s cup of tea – like the spicy stinky tofu at the night market in Taipei, or the green tea and red bean…
Stuff you take for granted …
Things you take for granted until it’s beyond your reach because of restricted movement. Our sweet treat just one month ago on a scorching hot afternoon along the streets of Georgetown – ‘Ais Bola’ drizzled with syrup, sarsaparilla and grape & Penang Heritage ais kacang. Ice bola is hard to come by nowadays, but it…
Maria Dass the World 