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Daily Feast

Squash (Calabaza) Soup
Tofu in Oyster Sauce
Spinach and cream cheese dumplings
Baked Apple Spring Rolls

Tasty Safari

Fusion Cuisine Has Been Around Long Before the Term was Coined
Chiang Mai Northern Food Tour with the Most Delightful Foodies
On Face Masks and Hand Sanitizers: Travel Hygiene Amid the Coronavirus Scare
What We Discovered on the Flight to Chiang Mai and During our First Few Hours in the City

The Kitchen

Banana Fruit, Heart (Blossom) and Leaves
Ginger, Galangal and Turmeric: How They Differ in Appearance, Flavor and Aroma
On Valentine’s Day: What You Should Know About Chocolate
Cornmeal, Cornflour and Corn Starch: Are They the Same?

House on a Hill

Drinking Tea for Health? Make Sure It’s Camellia sinensis and NOT Herbal Brew
How Do You Keep the Dog OFF the Couch?
Difference Between “Buffet” and “Smorgasbord”, and the Cabinet You Need in Your Dining Room
Filipino Shopping Habits, the “Tingi” Culture and Plastic Pollution

The Cinephile

“A Fortunate Man”: The Rise of a Genius is Thwarted by Class Origin and Religion
“Vagabond” is not a Heavyweight Spy Story But It Pushes All the Right Buttons
“Earthquake Bird”: Lambasted by Mostly Male Critics Due to the Inability to Understand the Female Psyche
“Giri / Haji”: Masterful Storytelling, Stunning Visuals and Brilliant Acting