My sharp edges are being rounded off, like a carpenter’s chamfer Softening, weathered by wisdom of the ages, being still, accepting Knowing there is nothing to lose anymore Other than my body, back to the earth Whom might I think to identify myself as, the words describing personality, career, my … Read More
In my search of the internet to see if there was anyone else that had done some degree of food tourism around culinary arts, gastronomy and food innovation research like I am doing, I came across this. I look forward to bring back my knowledge of Indian and Thailand food … Read More
Just below our rational façade of humanity lies a turbulent darkness that is kept in check by the good that happens in life’s everyday existence and excitement. When examining the duality of human nature, it seems to fall under two different categories, good versus evil in the struggle of light … Read More
I know some of you are probably tired of listening to my rants of spirituality and love and Buddhist dharma. So I thought I’d take a break from that, if only temporarily, so I can send you some of my latest cooking fun. I have spent about the last 3 … Read More
I sit here on Kay and Jilly’s farm in Yasothon, Thailand after a week on the farm. A week of slowing down, getting back in touch with the land and allowing the body to adjust to the heartbeat of nature. The plants get watered, the chickens and geese get fed, … Read More
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This post might be a little long. I’ve been away from my computer for a week and have made some heart-warming connections in the last 10 days with lovely local Thailand folks that I want to write about. I’m currently sitting on a farm located in a town called Yasothon, … Read More
There is so much to this topic. After I wrote part 1, I realized there was a part 2 to all this… and most likely a part 3, 4, etc. as things unfold over time and travels. Different cultures have different ways of cooking/eating together. I’m trying not to have … Read More
This topic has been the focus and intention for my sabbatical and travels here in South and Southeast Asia. The agreement with my employer was for my exploration to be in India for two months. My time in India flew by so fast. I wanted to extend the exploration of … Read More
When I decided I was coming to Thailand I wanted to investigate the possibility of getting a Sak Yant tattoo. There was something unique and special about having a seasoned monk perform a sacred ritual inside a Buddhist temple while performing a hand-crafted art practiced for thousands of years. And … Read More