Thai Beef Salad with eggplants

Thai food for me is just one of those things…that I love. Now, it would seem that the world would be all fine and dandy when going out for Thai food (yea, I know I suppose to cook) but some Thai restaurants really stink. It always amazes me that some people think that they [...]

Saffron tea anyone?

Tea…I always think about tea when I’m not feeling well, and today is one of those days. It was a long week at the restaurant, writing menu’s and working on getting a new logo, the bar built and making sure that the ansul system is being installed properly. I did take the time to [...]

Mi Gan Bo, or beef tendon soup

So I am back from Kauai and was in serious need of one of my favorite Vietnamese soups, Mi Gan Bo. Mi, or thin wheat noodles are one of my favorite noodles. Tender yet firm, these wheat noodles beat their rice cousins (in my mind) hands down. To find my favorite version of this soup [...]

Saimin on Kauai

I have been on the island of Kauai for the better part of 4 days now, some well deserved rest in between my usually hectic schedule. I spend the day yesterday with my sister wandering around some old heiau’s, photographing some waterfalls and eating in downtown Kapaa.

Kapaa is a great little town on the [...]

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