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Web design is a big topic, one that I won't even attempt to cover. If you're interested in web design, see The About.com Guide to Web Design. Instead of attempting to cover HTML document structure and CSS and all that, we're going to take the easy way out: we're going to adapt a Wordpress theme to use in our blog to spruce up the rather spartan pages the scaffold generator gave us.
Wordpress is an extremely popular blogging engine written in PHP. There are thousands and thousands of Wordpress blogs. And this means there's a very large ecosystem for Wordpress plugins and, lucky for us, themes. But these aren't drop-in add-ons for your blog, you'll have to adapt the theme to work with Ruby on Rails. This is not difficult though.
The finished code for this tutorial can be found on GitHub and the complete code (in whatever state that might be) in the main repository. In order to clone this specific version of the project, first clone the project, then switch to the tag called v0.2.
$ git clone https://github.com/mmorin/blogtutorial.git
$ cd blogtutorial
$ git checkout v0.2
And as usual, before attempting any task I create a new git branch.
$ git checkout -b wordpress_theme
Switched to a new branch 'wordpress_theme'
Picking a Theme
Simply Googling for free wordpress themes brings up so many choices it's dizzying. There are also paid themes, and many artists that will make themes on commission. It's also worth noting that many of these themes have very permissive licenses, if this is an issue for you. The included readme files usually elaborate on the license. For this article, we'll choose the Liquorice theme by Nudge Design, but any theme you choose will have the same structure, so feel free to choose one you like.
If you download the theme, you'll find a zip file with CSS, PHP and image files. If you don't know PHP, that's OK, we're going to read around it. The files we're really interested here are:
- header.php - This, in a Wordpress theme, represents everything on the page from the beginning of the document all the way down to the content. This includes the HTML head tags, body tag and the header displayed at the top of every page.
- single.php - This is where a single blog post is formatted. In most themes this is just a few divs for the title of the post, its author and then the blog post body.
- sidebar.php - This is the component of the page to the right (usually) of the blog. Here we'll eventually be putting a list of links, login and log out, etc.
- footer.php - The bottom of the page. This is both the footer of the page (the copyright notice, etc) and the end of the HTML document.
What do we do with all these? We need the structure of the document in order for it to play nice with the CSS from the theme. For that, we need to know what divs are nested in each other, what classes and IDs they have, and what tags generally go inside them. Remember that CSS doesn't only operate on classes and IDs, the CSS selectors are very diverse. They can say things like "the H1 tag inside a tag with the class header," so pay attention not only to the divs, but also the general structure of the tags within them.
Installing the CSS and Images
It's time to install the CSS now, and that means dealing with the asset pipeline. The asset pipeline is a relatively new addition to Ruby on Rails. It's meant to pre-compile all your CSS and Javascript files into single files which means CSS or Javascript take a single request and can be parsed faster and makes your site run that much faster. Assets are stored in app/assets.
If you open app/assets/stylesheets/application.css, you'll see a file with comments explaining a little bit about the asset pipeline, and these two lines.
*= require_self
*= require_tree .
These two lines signal the asset pipeline to include all of the files in the current directory (in app/assets/stylesheets/ in the output CSS file. Any CSS file in there will automatically be included in the output CSS. In fact, you can see a few other files there already, including a scaffolds.css.scss file, something we'll need to edit in a moment. So, we copy our CSS file into this directory and give it a meaningful name.
$ cp ~/tmp/liquorice/style.css app/assets/stylesheets/liquorice.css
And now the images. These should go into app/assets/images.
$ cp ~/tmp/liquorice/images/* app/assets/images/
And now we need to make a small modification to the CSS file itself. If you open it, you'll notice that it expects to serve images from an images directory relative to the directory the CSS file is in. Since from the client's perspective the CSS file is in /assets/stylesheet.css and images are in /assets/image.png, this is a problem. This is a simple search and replace action though, simply replace all instances of the string images/ with /assets/. The "find and replace" feature of your text editor should help you here. An example of what the new path should look like is below.
body {
background: url(/assets/bg-paper.jpg) repeat ;
A New Root
It's time to put in a root route in config/routes.rb. We want this to point to 'posts#index', so it'll display a list of blog posts. This is as simple as adding the following line.
Blogtutorial::Application.routes.draw do
resources :posts
root :to => 'posts#index'
And as always, if you're not sure or want to confirm a route, you can run the rake routes command and examine the output. Also, delete the public/index.html file, public files are served before any routes so this will prevent the root route from functioning.
$ rm public/index.html
A New Structure
It's time to extract the structure of the HTML from the PHP files as discussed above. Most of the work here goes into app/views/layout/application.html.erb. This is the application-wide layout, it's common to all pages (by default, it can be overridden) and it's where everything except the content itself should go. Also, since every theme has a different page structure, this part is really playing it by ear. Below is the structure the Liquorice theme wants, a different theme will most likely want something completely different. I've highlighted a few lines we'll talk about below.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<%= stylesheet_link_tag "application", :media => "all" %>
<link href='http://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Lobster&subset=latin' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css'>
<%= javascript_include_tag "application" %>
<%= csrf_meta_tags %>

<%= link_to 'Blog', :root %>

<%= notice %>

<%= alert %>

<%= yield %>

First, you'll notice that we didn't change the stylesheet_include_tag from the default, this is because the asset pipeline handles this for us. Our view doesn't need to know what stylesheets it wants, it just gets whatever the asset pipeline hands it. The second line of interest is the "Rock Lobster" font we'll need for the header.
If you start up the server and look at the blog now, it'll look very different. Styling even. Still not formatted correctly though, the index page is just a table of blog posts and it doesn't look like a blog at all. We'll take care of that in the next article when we work on the views, but for now, we need to clean up a bit of CSS left by the scaffold generator. We do want a few things from app/assets/stylesheets/scaffolds.css.scss, but some of it interferes with the wordpress theme. So comment out or delete any block that does not begin with . or # (CSS selectors for ID and class), the rest of the things like styles on body and links interfere, and should be removed. The file should now look like this.
#notice {
color: green;
.field_with_errors {
padding: 2px;
background-color: red;
display: table;
#error_explanation {
width: 450px;
border: 2px solid red;
padding: 7px;
padding-bottom: 0;
margin-bottom: 20px;
background-color: #f0f0f0;
h2 {
text-align: left;
font-weight: bold;
padding: 5px 5px 5px 15px;
font-size: 12px;
margin: -7px;
margin-bottom: 0px;
background-color: #c00;
color: #fff;
ul li {
font-size: 12px;
list-style: square;
We're finished with this task, go back to the master branch and merge the branch to master.
$ git checkout master
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nuts | Reviewer: rouseo | 8/16/07
this song is nuts!!!! the only band ive seen pull of a melodic solo like this is guns n roses with there november rain. its the same for the lyrics....it sounds like a7x put a lot of work into this song and i hope they come out with another one like this.. when my friend showed me i never would have thought that they would do a song like this. its a really nice song and effective video... nice work a7x
DAMN great!! | Reviewer: Bahari | 8/4/07
It's really really good damn fucking song!!!
Fuck love u guys!! AX7
A7X delivers! | Reviewer: elixir10 | 8/3/07
Now, I've been a huge A7X fan since they came out with Waking The Fallen, but when I heard City of Evil, I was extremely pleased with their new melodic singing approach, replacing the growls that characterized their first records. Now, don't get me wrong, Waking The Fallen is a good album, but City of Evil far surpasses it. (I'm sick of reading about how Avenged Sevenfold "used to be good" but sucked when they changed their style. Well they did, and as a result now they're even better)
As for this song, I always thought metal bands couldn't do ballads. That was the one thing that kept me from totally immersing myself into metal as an artist. Well, this song proved me wrong, and so I think I can be a metal musician while writing excellent ballads such as this.
I love everything about this song, but the things I love most are the piano, which helps to set the mood for the song, the guitar solo that complements the sadness of the song so beautifully, and the heartfelt vocals that deliver the beautifully written lyrics and make me feel this song so strongly. M. Shadows is an excellent metal vocalist, and this song makes me think he is the best right now.
Long live A7X!
Wow | Reviewer: Anonymous | 7/20/07
this song is awesome. and Syn's guitar solo sounds soo awesome and its simple to play on my electric guitar (for a solo that is) A7X deserves everyones respect for this awesome song!
Seize The Day | Reviewer: mark lewis baunton | 7/20/07
this is a master peace gd song gd video and lyrics theres only certain songs only that give this the way its is i only found guns n roses and dis guys 2 do the same for this video like novemberrain aka stuntboy2k7 singer and songwriter
love love love loveee. | Reviewer: Jess | 7/14/07
I love this song so much.. =(
Its so sad, and the video is too.
Don't critisize, why the fuck would you?
YES! | Reviewer: Anonymous | 7/13/07
This Song is the FUCKING GREATEST SONG EVER!+ it has a gnarley guitar solo.
luv this song | Reviewer: Anonymous | 7/8/07
this is a amazing song i really personnaly love it , it makes me think about how u have 2 spent the most time with the ppl u love because they may not always be there!!!
love ya | Reviewer: snickers | 7/7/07
lizzy what the hell!! what is wrong withyou stop with the personal attacks. Bitch take a time out andtake a breather. they are what they inteperated of this song you have no right to critasize it. i am sore there are people who think your idea is totally stupid but they are keeping their mouth shut so shut up and mind your own fucking buissiness
love it | Reviewer: kayleigh | 7/9/07
this song is great but it scares me in a way cos my fiance is in prison and the words are really true im gona keep my bloke away from his dick head mates when he gets out and im gonna treasure everyday with him and people should learn never take advantage of loved ones and if your gona do something stupid think of them first cos it hurts to see a loved one taken away from you, i just hope i never die in a car crash on my way to see my fiance....love you john masi! love your little princess kayleigh xxxx
10 out of 10 | Reviewer: Snickers | 7/5/07
ok chill out,they know its not just about dieing. You should not be complaining abut other peoples review anyway. Yes I relize I am doing it too, but come on this person is being a real asshole for being so critical of others thoughts. Everyone should be entitled to their own opinon,evan if it was wrong(which it isn't)you have no right to say those things to someones interpatation of a song. No matter what it is everyone will have a different idea of something. So next time you want to say something try to consider what they might have gotten out of it,thank you. i love this song so much by the way no words can descirbe it.rock on
Remembering the past and loved ones | Reviewer: Ryan | 7/1/07
wow... like honestly avenged is a awesome bad but this song is by far the best its sad but its remacible last year one of my realy good friends , Brynn died and this is like reminding me all about it its great but horible
Amazing song! | Reviewer: Natz | 6/28/07
i absolutely love this song, the lyrics are amazing && fit perfectly with the song! i love synyster gates' guitar solo!
Great song | Reviewer: Hannah | 6/27/07
This is one of A7X's greatest songs. If you've ever heard them sing this life M.Shadow's will say something along the lines of "This song is about taking the one you love, and holding them close because tomorrow might not be there." It's about seizing the moments you have with the people you love and hoping like hell it stays that way.
bb | Reviewer: Anonymous | 6/25/07
every song has a different meaning to everyone, as does this,but I don't think anymore can argue about the main point they were trying to get across with this song. SEIZE THE DAY. am i wrong?
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FORT COVINGTON — Town officials here believe ridding the community of dilapidated buildings and improving access to the Salmon River will attract business and investment.
And funding to carry out a number of steps in the town's three-year action plan will come from Fort Covington's $1.875 million share of profits from slot-machine use at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino.
"We've developed two plans: one for economic development, and one for community development," said Town Councilor John Cushman.
Franklin County, the Town of Bombay, St. Lawrence County and the towns of Massena and Brasher, as well as New York state, also share in the profits from the gambling devices the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe operates at the casino under an agreement with the state.
With its $3.75 million, Franklin County intends to pay itself back for investments it already made in tourism, highway improvements and economic development, including the $1.77 million it contributed to the development and construction of the Enbridge-St. Lawrence Gas natural-gas pipeline.
The Town of Bombay is using its money on long-term improvements in the community as well.
In addition to maintaining and improving its highways, Fort Covington's plan includes conducting an inventory of downtown buildings and a detailed analysis of the structures, recent meeting minutes said.
There will also be a market analysis of rental property and home ownership in town.
Once those studies are complete, the town will move on with development of an improvement plan for the commercial buildings, along with a business-assistance program to help existing enterprises expand or others to start up.
"We're still early in the planning stage," Cushman said. "We've had some Town Hall meetings looking for input and suggestions from the public."
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Rebuilding Joplin better than ever. That was the goal voiced by many residents after the May 22, 2011 tornado. Workers with one development company said they could rise to those expectations. But so far, none of their proposals have been completed.
Officials with Joplin's master redeveloper, Wallace-Bajjali, say it takes time and money to rebuild. But some residents and city officials worry both time and money are being mismanaged.
Joplin resident and commercial real estate agent Gil Stevens says for a seemingly important project of rebuilding parts of Joplin destroyed by the tornado, there's not been enough progress reports.
"If the city is involved, I think we have the right to know," says Stevens.
Before the city signed a contract with Wallace-Bajjali in July of 2012, the redeveloper presented 18 proposed projects.
"They were good projects," says city councilman Bill Scearce.
"One of the things they've given, they've helped us dream a little bit, they've helped us come up with some ideas to how we may take our city into the future," says city councilman Gary Shaw.
Wallace-Bajjali solicits land that's then paid for and owned by the Joplin Redevelopment Corporation.
"We're here to be profitable," says Gary Box with Wallace-Bajjali.
The Joplin Redevelopment Corporation pays for the land with Tif monies, a state-approved finance plan specifically for Wallace-Bajjali, that reroutes some Joplin property tax revenue away from public institutions.
"Ultimately, we're talking about taxpayer money," says Scearce.
Taxpayer money has covered more than $400,000 in commission fees from Wallace-Bajjali.
"The process of identifying it, being able to come up with a negotiated price, a fair market price with each other, then we have to do land studies on this, soil studies, environmentals. And then, of course, the closing. So it's not a rapid, you just go out and buy a piece of property today.
The city's contract with Wallace-Bajjali also allows the redeveloper to collect another 5.75% commission fee on land that's sold from the Joplin Redevelopment Corporation to Wallace-Bajjali.
Tif money is used, once again, by Wallace-Bajjali to buy land for their developments.
But city records show so far, Wallace-Bajjali hasn't bought any of the 36 properties available by the Joplin Redevelopment Corporation.
"Making money without working for that money is the problem," says Scearce.
City councilman Bill Scearce is measuring Wallace-Bajjali's success on work he believes should've been done by now.
"We've been going on 16 plus months, and we haven't done anything except buy land. We haven't turned a spade of dirt. We don't have any designs for any projects that are out there now," says Scearce.
Council members like Gary Shaw are more willing to give Wallace-Bajjali the benefit of the doubt.
"One of the things we have to realize is that, if you're going to do something, and you're going to do something right, than you have to lay a firm foundation," says Shaw.
Some residents are wondering if the city can get out of its contract with Wallace-Bajjali and hire another company instead. According to council member Bill Scearce, the master redeveloper's contract with the city includes a five year buyout. If the city would discharge Wallace-Bajjali without an agreed on cause, Joplin would pay the redeveloper $5 million the first year, decreasing to $1 million at year five.
There are two specific properties in Joplin. One used to be under the control of Wallace-Bajjali. Land for the other project has yet to be bought.
Kevin Sadler lives near one project that was proposed by Wallace-Bajjali: A new movie theater and library.
"You don't know what's all going on until it's already done," says Sadler.
Recent developments have lead Sadler to wonder if Wallace-Bajjali will be successful in Joplin.
Sadler says, "Now a days, you always have that feeling, are they doing this the right way?"
The master redeveloper wanted to build a library and movie theater at the corner of 20th and Connecticut.
Sadler says, "I have no problem with a library, but I don't understand the movie theater. The one we have now...with all the new stuff out like Netflix and all that stuff...most people don't go to the movie theaters anymore. So we don't fill that up. Why would you include the movie theater in the package?"
"The study that we did showed that the movie theater at the Northpark Mall was extremely successful, and that the market would bear more," says Gary Box with Wallace-Bajjali.
"Those same thoughts have crossed my mine. Is our city large enough for another movie theater, and so forth? But I've found most generally in the past that competition improves things, and it's not you're going to put one person out of business because somebody else comes into town and does something similar," says city council member Gary Shaw.
Wallace-Bajjali has not dropped the movie theater and library project.
"We relinquished that project off our list and it became a city project," says Box.
The federal Economic Development Administration declined giving grant money for the project to Wallace-Bajjali.
"We have some things that we researched on our end, in terms of performing our due diligence before we actually present something back to council," says city manager Mark Rohr. "We're on the verge of completing that process and then we would schedule a work session with council to make that presentation and get feedback from them before we actually proceeded."
One project still under development by Wallace-Bajjali: A new senior citizen housing complex at the corner of 26th and Maiden Lane.
But some council members say there are still problems.
"One of his co developers was the O'Reily group out of Springfield, Missouri. They came forward, and after doing an analysis of the project, found that the project would not be successful if $11.8 million of public funds were not put into the project," says Scearce.
"As far as the public money, this is all grant money for the disaster. This is not anything out of the general fund of Joplin. There will not be any of that used," says Box.
City officials say they don't know many details about the other projects Wallace-Bajjali is still proposing.
"He hasn't made a report to us in 3 or 4 months. It's unacceptable to me," says Scearce.
"We've kind of shifted from a general, overall 20 project type discussion to actually launching the first two," says Rohr.
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YAKIMA — Normally calm and collected at the free-throw line, Jazzlynn Brewster was nervous.
It was a one-point game with 7.3 seconds left in River Ridge's 2A girls state quarterfinal game Thursday night against Burlington-Edison at the Yakima Valley SunDome. She was nervous all game and it was understandable; this is the junior's first state tournament game.
So when she had a one-and-one opportunity at the line after being fouled with two free throws likely sealing the victory, with the Hawks up by one, the butterflies began to flutter more.
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First one, good.
Timeout, Burlington-Edison.
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- Aria Grill
1839 Tower Dr, Glenview, IL 60026
Aria Grill offers Korean and Chinese food in a warm, family-oriented atmosphere. Customer favorites include traditional…More cuisine favorites including galbi, bulgogi (tender beef strip), Kung Pao chicken, pepper beef and Cantonese Chow Mein. There is outdoor seating with a great view of the Glen.
- Ben & Jerrys
1860 Tower Dr, Glenview, IL 60026
Ben & Jerry's, the small ice cream company that started in Vermont and has since expanded across the nation, offers…More its ice cream treats at a small shop on Tower Drive at Glen Town Center. In addition to scoops, the varied menu offers frozen drinks, fruit smoothies, sundaes, coffee varieties and cakes.
- Big Apple Bagels
2743 Pfingsten Rd, Glenview, IL 60026
This is a cafeteria-style restaurant with a wonderful, friendly staff. The cafe is known for its homemade bagels and…More muffins, but it offers much more, including a tasty selection of sandwiches, pizzas and salads. This restaurant has a number of regular customers who are here so much they're known by name.
- Blufish Sushi Bistro
2733 Pfingsten Rd, Glenview, IL 60026
For an elegant Japanese dining experience right in the heart of Glenview, make it a night at Blufish Sushi Bistro. This…More deceptively stylish restaurant offers an extensive menu filled with classic Japanese dishes, including a variety of hand-crafted sushi rolls, bento boxes and sashimi. Guests familiar with traditional sushi fare are urged to try some of the restaurant's more unique dishes, such as the caterpillar maki (avocado over snow crab, cucumber with black and red tobiko on top) or the golden dragon (eel over lobster tempura with avocado, cucumber, and spicy mayo, all topped with citrus tobiko).
- Boston Market
1401 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60025
Located in a small strip mall, this franchise location of the popular national chain offers free parking and plenty of…More indoor seating in an attractive setting of natural wood and ceramic tile. Boston Market offers hearty American fare, specializing in poultry and beef. Plenty of windows and natural light look over attractive exterior landscaping. Visit the website for current specials.
- Bravo Cucina Italiana
2600 Navy Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026
Bravo Cucina Italiana is an upscale (yet still casual) family-style Italian restaurant. The spacious dining room is…More decorated with crumbling Roman ruins. Bravo is a safe bet for that lunchtime business date or for an evening-time celebration with the family.
Bravo's chefs use old-world Italian cooking methods to prepare lasagnas, pastas, pizzas and other favorites.
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- Burger King
1834 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60025
Offering all of the traditional Burger King fare, this area location of the national hamburger chain is open late every…More night to satisfy those Whopper cravings.
- Café Ari
980 Harlem Ave, Glenview, IL 60025
Café Ari, in the heart of Glenview, is a quaint little café that features a range of American, Italian and…More Greek cuisine. The menu includes paninis, burgers and gyros. Café Ari even has Italian illy coffee, which is regarded by connoisseurs as one of the most supreme coffees in the world.
- Cafe Lucci
609 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL 60025
Since 1995, Cafe Lucci has been providing Glenview with authentic Italian cuisine. The restaurant features interior…More space year round, including a cocktail lounge, and provides outdoor seating when weather permits. The menu boasts such dishes as the Coda D'Aragosta (a 16-ounce Australian lobster) and Ravioli Medici (ravioli made with wild mushrooms in a cognac sauce).
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2200 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60025
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Thai Soups, Salads, & Side Dishes
Top Thai Salad Recipes
Are you tired of the same old tossed salad? Then check out these Top 10 Best Salad Recipes from the Thai kitchen! These salad recipes are fresh AND refreshingly different. Bursting with flavor and texture, these salads are a culinary delight in every bite.
All the Best Thai Soup Recipes!
The best Thai soup recipes on this site, all in one place. Thai soups are among the tastiest in the world, and some of the healthiest. So get out your soup pot and cook up an aromatic and zesty Thai soup today - they're simple to put together, and make a complete meal.
Tom Yum Soup Recipes
Tom Yum Kung (or Tom Yum Goong) is the most famous of all Thai soup recipes. Featuring all four of the famous Thai spices - salty, sour, sweet and spicy - this soup provides a pungent and zesty feast of flavors with every slurp. An excellent remedy for a cold or flu bug, this spicy Thai soup will instantly clear your sinuses and warm you up.
Top Thai Appetizers and Finger Foods - all in one place!
For a refreshing change of pace, why not create some Thai food for your next party or gathering. Thai is now the most popular of all world cuisines, and for good reason. Your guests will be impressed by the fragrance, flavors, and variety of textures that combine to create a taste explosion with every biteful of these Thai appetizers!
Thai Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup
For a flavorful and wonderfully soothing soup, try this Thai Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup recipe. This soup will awaken your taste-buds with its incredible taste combination of chicken, lemongrass and coconut in addition to ginger, garlic, and chili. This potent mix will also boost your immune system and help alleviate any cold or flu symtoms...
Best Spring Roll Recipes!
Try these best-of-the-best spring rolls recipes! From classic spring rolls to fresh rolls, including vegetarian spring rolls and gluten-free fresh rolls - it's all here.
Grilled Shrimp Salad (with Coconut-Lime Dressing)
This grilled shrimp salad is easy to make, but the taste is truly gourmet. For this recipe, I've combined classic Thai garlic shrimp with a salad of mixed greens and herbs, all topped off with a cool coconut dressing that is fabulous on a warm summer day. Add grilled pineapple to the mix, and you have a true tropical treat. Serve with a glass of your favorite chilled white wine and ENJOY!
Wonton Wrapped Shrimp
This shrimp appetizer is easily made by wrapping shrimp in wonton wrappers, then frying for a crispy-wonderful appetizer that is delicious served on its own, or with Thai chili sauce. Thai flavorings help make this classic Asian appetizer even better, while keeping it simple to make. ENJOY!
Mini Shrimp Lettuce Wraps (Appetizer/Finger Food)
Looking for a delicious shrimp appetizer recipe? Try making these wonderful mini Thai Shrimp Lettuce Wraps! These bite-size lettuce wraps are just perfect for an appetizer or finger food for a party, providing a burst of Thai flavors that hit different parts of the palate all at once. They're simple to make too! ENJOY!
Saffron Coconut Rice Recipe
If you like coconut rice, try this delicious Thai coconut saffron rice recipe. Instead of choosing between saffron rice and coconut rice, I've combined the two into one recipe. The result is a beautiful rice dish that tastes wonderful and is great to serve as a side dish to company or take to a dinner party or potluck. And this coconut rice is...
Special Thai Appetizer 'Meng Kum'
This special Thai appetizer can only be described as tastebud-tantalizing! Meng Khum combines ingredients like coconut, peanuts, dried shrimp, and lime. Traditionally it is served on banana leaves, but spinach or basil leaves work just as well (and unlike banana leaves, they're edible). Serve it to your friends at your next dinner party and wait...
Thai Lettuce Wraps
This Thai recipe for lettuce wraps is quick & easy to make. It's also fun to eat as an appetizer or as part of a main course. Serve the filling on a platter with whole lettuce leaves on the side, and let your friends and family wrap their own. They'll love the combination of crisp, cold lettuce with the warm, flavorful filling. And it's a...
Best Rice Recipes - from Side Dishes to the Main Course!
These best-of-the-best rice recipes include everything from delicious fried rice recipes to savory coconut rice, sticky rice, even rice salad. Colourful and fragrant, my rice recipes are sure to please your taste-buds and your senses. Serve as a side dish or the main event - either way they'll make any meal especially delicious. ENJOY!
Thai Crab Cakes - Best Ever!
These Thai crab cakes are guarenteed to melt in your mouth! You will definitely be wowed by how deliciously moist these crab cakes are, plus they're imbued with wonderful Thai flavors. This crab cake recipe makes an elegant appetizer or entree to serve guests, but is also easy enough to cook as an everyday treat.
Thai Salad with Cucumber & Jicama (Man Kaeo)
This Thai Salad Recipe is easy to make and so scrumptious! Jicama ('Man Kaeo' in Thai) is available throughout North America in most regular supermarkets. Jicama has a sweet note and is very crunchy, making it an excellent mate to toss up with cucumber. I've also added red pepper and peanuts, which I find to be a wonderful combination. The...
Thai Pumpkin Coconut Soup Recipe
This Thai Pumpkin Soup recipe is simple to make and tastes as delicious as the pumpkin soup from your favorite Thai restaurant! A variety of protein sources can be used with this soup, including tofu, deep-fried tofu, shrimp, or chickpeas (for a purely vegetarian version, see link in recipe). Chunks of pumpkin or squash are simmered in a...
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup with Lemongrass
This Thai Chicken Noodle Soup is one of my all-time favorite recipes. When the weather turns cooler, or if you're in need of a bowl of comfort, this is the chicken noodle recipe to reach for. What makes this soup recipe special is the uniquely Thai combination of soothing lemongrass and coconut milk - these two flavors marry beautifully with...
Thai Noodle Salad with Shrimp & Fresh Mango
This Thai noodle salad is accented with cooked shrimp and slivers of fresh ripe mango for a delightfully fresh combination. The dressing is a homemade Thai sweet chili sauce that easily stirs together in just minutes. The addition of fresh mango makes for a flavorful noodle salad that is lower in fat and calories than most Western recipes. ENJOY!
Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam)
Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam) is the #1 most popular salad in Thailand, and is especially loved by Thai women - perhaps because it's so low in calories and fat, but so high in taste and eating satisfaction, helping you stay slim.
Easy Thai Green Mango Salad
This salad will blow you away with its tastebud-awakening flavors and mix of textures. In fact, this recipe is so delicious, you'll want to make it for your next party, cookout, or family get-together. And as a bonus, it's low in calories and fat. Make it as a side dish, or enjoy as a complete meal by adding cooked shrimp, chicken, or deep-fried tofu if you are vegetarian.
Thai 'Magic' Fried Rice Recipe
Learn how to make wonderful Thai fried rice in just a few easy steps! I've dubbed this recipe 'Thai Magic Fried Rice' because it is made with 'magic paste', a simple concoction of 3 key ingredients that makes this fried rice sing. If you've enjoyed the fried rice you've had at Thai restaurants, be sure to give this one a try - I think you'll...
Best Fried Rice Recipes from the Thai Kitchen!
Try these Best Fried Rice Recipes from the Thai kitchen! All these fried rice recipes include easy to follow instructions and tips to help you make your favorite fried rice at home in your own kitchen with restaurant-quality results (or better!). ENJOY!
Thai Seafood Soup (Tom Yum Talay)
This Thai Seafood Soup is authentic and incredible tasting - you'll love the combination of shrimp and/or seafood together with lemongrass, coconut milk, and lime. This soup soothes and uplifts the spirit as well as the body. In Thailand, Tom Yum Talay is known for its health benefits and is the Thai equivalent of chicken noodle soup when...
Thai Waterfall Beef Salad
This beef salad recipe offers a feast of flavors and textures with every bite! My Waterfall Grilled Beef Salad is based on the famous Waterfall Beef dish in Thailand, so-called because of the splashing sound of juices falling onto a hot grill. The beef is lightly grilled or broiled, sliced thinly, and served over a mixture of salad greens along with a special Thai dressing. Serve as the main course for a nutritious and oh-so-delicious dinner that's naturally high in protein and low in carbs.
Chicken Pastries (Thai Curry Puff)
If you like chicken pastries, or have ever tried an Asian curry puff, you'll love this Thai version of Curry Chicken Pastries. Delicious curry chicken is wrapped inside a flakey pastry that can be fried or baked. Simple to make and oh so delicious!
Easy & Tropical Thai Fruit Salad
This beautiful Thai fruit salad recipe is a taste of paradise. Tropical fruit - or a mixture of tropical and local fruit - is simply tossed together in a sweet coconut-lime fruit salad dressing that enhances but never overwhelms the luscious taste of the fresh fruit. Choose your own combination of fruit for this easy fresh fruit salad. And if you wish to serve your fruit salad in a pineapple boat, as pictured here, just follow the link below for easy instructions.
Gourmet Thai Scallops Appetizer
This scallop recipe will teach you everything you need to know to cook fantastic pan-seared scallops. Very gourmet, this appetizer is surprisingly easy to make - the cooking time is literally 10 minutes! Great for serving at a dinner party as an appetizer, or for a romantic tapas for two. Enjoy!
Thai Coconut Saffron Rice Recipe
If you like coconut rice, try this delicious Thai coconut rice recipe! Instead of choosing between saffron rice and coconut rice, I've combined the two into one recipe. The result is a beautiful rice that tastes wonderful, and it's also easy to make - just put everything in a pot on the stove and you'll have beautiful coconut rice in just 20...
Green Mango Salad (1-page version)
You asked for one-page printable version of my step-by-step Green Mango Salad recipe, so here it is! This salad will blow you away with its tastebud-awakening flavors and mix of textures. Enjoy it as a complete meal by adding cooked shrimp, chicken, or deep-fried tofu if you are vegetarian. Any way you toss it, this healthy salad will be sure to...
Thai Weeping Tiger Grilled Beef Salad
This Thai beef salad is named after the famous grilled beef dish in Thailand, "Weeping Tiger Beef". There are various stories to back up the name, one that the chilies in the sauce made a tiger weep; the other is that a tiger cried when a hunter killed and took away his cow. The recipe calls for sirloin or your favorite cut of beef which is marinated and then quickly grilled and served over salad greens with tomatoes and fresh herbs. It is then tossed with a flavor-popping Thai dressing for a delicious Thai treat that's perfect for a summer dinner or special lunch. ENJOY!
Homemade Chicken Soup with Vegetables, Thai-style
Wonderful homemade chicken soup that's easy to make and wonderful to serve. This chicken soup will warm both body and soul with its Asian concoction of chicken simmered with mushrooms and bell peppers along with garlic, ginger, and other fresh herbs. You'll love this soup for its ease of preparation too - quick to make any night of the week. ...
Easy Thai Tossed Salad with Fresh Mango (& Basil Dressing)
This Mango Tossed Green Salad with Basil Dressing is light and flavorful - great to serve as a side dish with nearly any meal. You can also make it into a complete dinner by tossing in cooked shrimp, tofu, or leftover chicken. A sprinkling of peanuts or cashews helps complete the taste experience. And you don't need to worry about the...
Thai Stir-fried Vegetables
Making a "simple stir-fry" isn't always as simple as it might seem. Getting the sauce to taste just right is usually a challenge. But my Thai stir-fried vegetables is a no-fail recipe, mostly because the stir-fry sauce is made before beginning to fry the vegetables, allowing you to adjust the flavor according to your taste.
Thai Mango Chicken Salad Recipe
This Thai version of Mango Chicken Salad will thrill your taste-buds and leave you craving more! At the same time, it's remarkably healthy - low in fat and calories, but wonderfully high in taste, plus it's beautiful to serve. Makes a terrific summer salad or pretty side dish to any meal. The recipe is quite flexible too - add your own...
Easy Stir-Fried Eggplant
This simple stir-fried eggplant recipe is aromatic and flavorful, and the generous amounts of fresh garlic make it extra healthy. A terrific side dish that can also be made vegetarian, it goes well with other Thai favorites. You can adjust the spice level, taking this dish anywhere from mild to red hot - according to your liking.
Thai Grilled Beef Salad
This spectacular Thai dinner salad features an array of bold and tropical flavors for a taste combination that's perfect for summer. The beef is simply marinated, then grilled to perfection, served over a crunchy assortment of summer greens. The grilled eggplant is optional but very delicious and highly recommended. In Thailand beef is commonly grilled outdoors on a simple brazier and served over rice and/or salad. The coconut-lime dressing is my own invention and I think you'll find it works wonders with the beef. Enjoy!
Thai Fresh Spring Rolls, Step by Step
These fresh spring rolls are truly a refreshing change from regular spring rolls, and they're also much healthier. Make up a "bouquet" today as an appetizer, snack, or part of a main course (served with a Thai salad, these rolls make a complete meal). Or make culinary waves by serving them at your next party. They're a beautiful party food to...
Thai Spring Rolls
This Thai spring roll recipe can be made vegetarian with tofu, or with baby shrimp if you prefer. Brimming with vegetables and lots of flavor, these spring rolls make a great appetizer or party food. And they're surprisingly easy to make. Get some help from your children or guests with the rolling, and you'll be enjoying these spring rolls in...
Easy Yellow Rice Recipe
This Yellow Rice Recipe is simple to make and super delicious! It turns out beautifully golden and very fragrant. Thai jasmine rice or Indian Basmati work well, or any long-grain white rice. Tomatoes work well in this dish, as do peas and red pepper. Yellow rice can be found across a number of cultures, including Thailand and India, and is a...
Thai Tempura
This Thai version of tempura features oysters in a crispy batter with crunchy vegetables. In Thailand, "Hoi Tod" is made several ways - either as a fried pancake, or as a kind of tempura (as in this recipe). And it can be made with either mussel or oyster meat. This easy dish makes an excellent appetizer, snack, or main entree. Yum!
Thai Vegetable Egg Rolls (Vegetarian)
This egg roll recipe is crunchy-munchie delicious, plus fun and easy to make! The egg roll filling is made up of lots of crisp vegetables plus a little egg, which makes them healthier plus a great choice for vegetarian Thai food fans (vegan instructions also included)!
Thai Rice Noodle Salad with Chili-Lime Vinaigrette
This Thai Rice Noodle Salad is fresh and flavorful, and it's simple to make too. It features vermicelli rice noodles (available at any supermarket) and lots of fresh summer vegetables - feel free to add or substitute depending on what's available at your local market. You also have the option of tossing in cooked baby shrimp or tofu for vegetarians. Rice noodles are so much lighter in texture and calories than pasta noodles and yet they're just as fun and satisfying to eat. This healthy dish will prove a big hit at your next potluck, picnic, BBQ, or dinner party - makes a great summertime salad, lunch, snack, or side dish that's low in fat but high in flavor. ENJOY!
Easy Tossed Green Salad
This easy Thai tossed green salad recipe can be put together in a matter of minutes. Salad makes a wonderfully cooling side dish to spicy Thai curries and other Thai recipes. This tossed salad includes a very simple salad dressing recipe that's delicious, fresh, and slightly creamy but also low in fat and calories.
Stir-Fried Green Beans Recipe
These green beans are aromatic and spicy. In Thailand (as well as in many other South-east Asian countries), green beans are called "long beans" because they are literally 1 foot or more long. For this recipe, you can use regular green beans, or purchase authentic long beans at nearly any Asian store or market.
Thai Chicken Wings
These easy honeyed-lime wings are bound to be a hit at your next cookout or dinner party. Unlike traditional honey-garlic wings, this recipe offers Thai flavors that meld together just as well (if not better) with the honey. Try it once, and you'll never go back to your old chicken wing recipe! Note: these wings are also delicious cooked in the oven.
Thai Pumpkin Soup
This pumpkin soup recipe is healthy, flavorful, and mood enhancing! Perfect for the fall or winter, this warming soup features pumpkin or squash paired with shrimp and/or chunks of fish, plus healthy greens. Instead of cream, this Thai soup calls for coconut milk, which, aside from being lower in calories and fat than cream, also pairs beautifully with the taste of the pumpkin or squash, making for a delicious soup that is also extremely healthy. ENJOY!
Thai-style Corn Chowder Soup
This Thai-style Corn Chowder Soup is deliciously hearty, yet simple to cook up. Made with cream corn as a base, this corn chowder soup is good-for-you comfort food. Makes a nice autumn dish, especially when served in a small pumpkin (or pumpkin-like squash) - perfect for a Thanksgiving or Halloween party!
Thai-style Crab & Cabbage Salad (with Creamy Coconut Dressing)
This crab salad is delightfully creamy without all the extra calories and fat associated with most crab salad recipes. It features a delicious coconut milk dressing which is tossed up with briefly steamed (or boiled) strands of cabbage plus fresh coriander and chopped peanuts or cashews (the nuts are optional). This is a very flexible crab salad recipe that tastes great no matter how you toss it. ENJOY!
Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple Salad
This tropical Thai grilled shrimp salad recipe makes any meal fun, beautiful, and easy as a summer breeze! Grilled shrimp are always delicious, but when paired with grilled pineapple and tossed up with fresh greens and a cool coconut salad dressing, they're spectacular. Medium to large shrimp are marinated together with wedges of fresh pineapple, then lightly grilled. Serve with a glass of your favorite white wine, and this grilled shrimp salad turns into a truly gourmet treat. ENJOY!
Thai Coconut Rice Salad
This rice salad recipe is a fresh, easy-to-make tropical treat! Thai Coconut Rice Salad makes a great way to use up leftover rice, plus it's healthy and delicious! Includes shrimp (vegetarians can substitute cashews) for protein, plus vegetables and fresh herbs. And because the dressing is made with coconut milk (not cream or mayonnaise), this rice salad recipe is healthy and low-fat. It also happens to taste fantastic! ENJOY!
Thai Orange Chicken Salad (Yam Pew Som)
This Thai Orange Chicken Salad is wonderfully delicious, yet also low in calories and fat. Makes a perfect meal, either an elegant lunch or a light and beautiful dinner. Strips of chicken breast are marinated in a simple coconut marinade, then easily broiled in your oven or grilled on the barbecue. Recipe includes a fantastic orange salad dressing recipe. Pair with a glass of white wine, and this Orange Chicken Salad makes for a truly fine dining experience!
Thai Chicken Salad (Larb Gai)
Larb (or "Laab") salad is a Thai classic, and a true taste experience! I've made mine with chicken (Larb Gai), but ground pork or beef can also be used. One of this salad's special ingredients is roasted rice, which adds a satisfying crunchiness to this salad. While it can be served as a meal unto itself, my husband likes it with rice on the...
Fried Wontons
These fried wontons are THE perfect party food. Make some and watch them disappear - fast! They're easy to make and can also be made vegetarian/vegan so everyone can enjoy them. You can also make them ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator, then just fry them up when your guests arrive. Serve with either sweet chili sauce (available in...
Golden Purses Thai Appetizer
This delicious Thai treat makes a great party appetizer. Golden Purses are a classic Thai snack or appetizer with shrimp or crab meat as the main ingredient (roasted chicken or turkey can also be substituted). It's a Thai recipe that's easy to make, and can be put together ahead of time if you're planning on having company. Thai sweet chili sauce makes a great accompaniment, and can be purchased at most large grocery store chains these days. ENJOY!
Thai Cream of Corn and Crab Soup
This easy crab soup recipe is soothing and nourishing, as well as elegant to serve. A close relative of Chinese creamed corn soup, this Thai version features crab instead of chicken. Any type of prepared crab meat can be used - fresh, frozen, or canned. A quick and easy soup to put together, this Thai Crab Soup is great for everyday eating, but can just as easily be served as an elegant appetizer at a dinner party or other special occasion. ENJOY!
Traditional Tom Yum Kung
Tom Yum Kung is the most famous of all Thai soup recipes. If you want authentic Tom Yum Kung, this recipe is the one! Featuring all four of the famous Thai spices - salty, sour, sweet and spicy - this Tom Yum Kung provides a pungent and zesty feast of flavors with every slurp. An excellent remedy for a cold or flu bug, this spicy Thai soup...
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup (with Rice Noodles)
Try this fantastic chicken noodle soup recipe from the Thai kitchen! If you like chicken noodle soup, you'll love this fragrant version of a universal classic. Made with rice noodles instead of wheat, this chicken soup recipe is lighter in calories, gluten free, and also much healthier than your typical chicken noodle soup - it's also far more...
Thai Chicken and Rice Soup
This chicken and rice soup is "comfort in a bowl", especially at the end of a trying day. It's also very soothing and nourishing if you're fighting a cold or flu bug. This Thai version of chicken and rice soup is extra healthy and delicious, since it includes lots of fresh herbs and spices, like garlic and ginger, as well as fresh vegetables....
Special Sour Orange Soup (Geng Som Pla)
This beautiful Thai soup known as "Geng Som Pla" - which actually means Orange Fish Curry" - is an ancient recipe from the Central Plains region of Thailand. It is a fiery-hot soup with both sour and sweet overtones that make for a lively combination, especially when paired with fish and/or seafood. For this recipe, I've used both shrimp and...
Summer Harvest Vegetable Soup
This Thai vegetable soup recipe is great any time of year, but is especially good when the summer or autumn vegetables are at their freshest. Quick and easy to make, this soup is also very versatile - substitute the vegetables you prefer, making use of whatever is fresh and available where you live. Both healthy and low-fat, yet rich in taste,...
Thai Summer Rolls
Unlike spring rolls, summer rolls are not deep-fried - they're fresh and crisp like summer itself, plus rich in flavor and texture. Thai Summer Rolls are a meal unto themselves, including adequate servings of protein, carbs, and greens (vegetarian instructions included). But they also make an excellent appetizer (see recipe). So why not try this...
Thai Noodle Salad with Shrimp and Vegetables
This easy recipe for pasta salad is super-delicious and virtually fat free! Asian-style egg or wheat noodles - or fettuccini pasta noodles - are tossed in an array of fresh vegetables, shrimp, and herbs for the best pasta salad you'll have all summer. The oil-free dressing is extremely tasty, bursting with the quintessential tastes of Thai...
Rose Petal Salad
"Unique and sensuous" is the only way to describe this tantalizing Thai salad! Create culinary waves by serving it at your next dinner party. Chicken and shrimp provide protein, while cucumber, spring onion, and fresh herbs provide lots of greens. Star fruit adds a final touch of flavor and beauty to this most exquisite of salad recipes!
Special Thai Appetizer - Mock Oysters
This beautiful Thai appetizer looks remarkably like oysters. However, the inital taste, unlike oysters, is crisp and crunchy. Then you get a hit of seafood (shrimp) followed by a wonderful taste-explosion of Thai flavors. A great appetizer to serve at a party, cookout, or any social gathering. Pairs nicely with various wines (I like it with a...
Thai Pineapple Salad with Cucumber and Peanuts
This easy salad recipe is very gourmet tasting. In fact, it's so scrumptious that your guests will think you labored over it (though it takes only minutes to make!). To make this salad, simply toss some pineapple chunks (fresh or canned) with cucumber, green onion, slices of red pepper, and peanuts together with an easy homemade Thai salad...
Thai Stuffed Chili Peppers
If you like spicy, you'll love these hot red chili peppers! This fun recipe starts with an assortment of chili peppers which are anywhere from 2 - 4 inches long. Experiment with jalapeno, red peppers, or banana peppers (these are especially hot). Stuffed with shrimp or chicken meat plus Thai herbs, these peppers are then dipped in a simple batter and fried. Superb for an appetizer, or enjoy them with a Thai salad for a complete meal!
Cashew Salad
This Thai cashew salad recipe is incredibly scrumptious - but you won't believe just how scrumptious until you try it for yourself! Whole cashews are combined with cucumber, carrot, red pepper and Thai herbs. This healthy combination is tossed in a very easy and fat free Thai dressing. Cashew salad can be made in just 15 minutes, but tastes truly gourmet! A great salad recipe to accompany any meal, but especially other Thai food favorites.
Tom Yum Soup -One of Thailand's Most Famous Dishes!
Learn to cook delicious Tom Yum - Thai Spicy Soup - with this authentic and easy to follow recipe. An excellent natural remedy for a cold or flu bug!
Chicken Soup (Tom Ka Kai)
This simple Thai chicken soup has that distinctive Thai flavor - a balance of spicy, salty, sweet and sour. You will especially welcome this soup's warmth during the winter, when it can also provide you with added health benefits, helping to ward off the cold or flu. So sip, slurp, and enjoy!
Thai Carrot Soup with Ginger and Lemongrass
This Thai version of carrot soup also includes the health benefits of ginger, garlic, and lemongrass. With its potent combination of vegetables, rice, and fresh Thai herbs and spices, this soup is an excellent remedy for a cold or flu. High in vitamins A and C plus calcium, it is also extremely delicious, and makes an elegant soup to serve...
Hot and Sour Soup
Hot and Sour Soup is similar to Tom Yum Soup, but has a different flavor, plus it relies on egg instead of coconut milk to thicken it. The egg cooks in the soup, shredding into beautiful white "clouds". Includes lots of greens, plus your choice of chicken, seafood, or tofu/wheat gluten. Enjoy as an appetizer or main entree.
Comforting Thai Lemongrass-Coconut Noodle Soup (Vegetarian)
This comforting soup recipe is a great natural remedy if you're suffering from a cold or flu bug - or simply want to warm up on a cold day. It's also a good way to get your greens, with broccoli, Chinese cabbage, carrots, and fresh basil added to a mound of thin gluten free Thai rice noodles.
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
Want to try an Asian twist on chicken noodle soup? Then try this delicious and easy Thai food recipe. Using fresh slices of chicken, peanuts, coconut milk, noodles, and toasted coconut, this soup is sure to please your taste buds, warm up your insides, and brighten your mood. And if you happen to have a cold or the flu, this soup is the perfect medicine!
Thai Prawn & Pumpkin Soup
This yellow curry soup is a soothing comfort food when the weather turns cooler. Squash may be substituted for pumpkin, or make a vegetarian version by adding chickpeas instead of prawns. Either way, you'll have your guests asking for second helpings of this delicious, nutritious soup.
Thai Chicken Rice Soup with Prawns and Coriander
In Asia, breakfast often takes the form of soup, noodles, or "porridge", which is actually a kind of thick rice soup. This chicken-rice soup recipe is a good example, although I am more apt to make it for dinner. Whether cooked in a slow cooker, or on the stove, it's extremely easy to make, low in fat and calories, and healthy too (see my substitutions for whole grains).
Thai Chicken Dumpling Soup with Greens
This Thai soup recipe is great if you have a cold - or simply want to escape the cold! The chicken dumplings are easily put together using wonton wrappers. A variety of nutritious vegetables are then added. Enjoy this immune-boosting soup as a complete meal, or serve smaller portions as an appetizer for your own Thai dinner menu.
Thai Seafood Noodle Salad
Every bite of this sumptuous seafood salad offers a taste-explosion of Thai flavors! At the same time, the dressing never overpowers the fresh taste of the seafood, but rather brings out all of its natural succulence. While nearly every nation bordering an ocean has its own type of seafood salad, you'll definitely find this Thai version to be one of the best! Makes a great appetizer, side dish, or even a main course thanks to the addition of gluten free silvery glass noodles.
Pomelo Salad is one of the most famous of all Thai salads, and a favorite...
Pomelo Salad is one of the most famous of all Thai salads, and a favorite among the Thai people. Pomelo is similar to grapefuit, but much larger and slightly sweeter. Pomelos are very large, with much of their bulk taken up by the thick skin. Smaller poemlos are grown in Mexico, and these look similar to grapefruit, varying in color from...
Mango Salsa
This mango salsa recipe is so easy, it takes just minutes to prepare. Simply toss the ingredients in your food processor, or chop and combine by hand. Either way, this simple Thai mango salsa tastes divine! Use it as a dip for cooked prawns (makes a great party dish), or tortilla chips, or as a topping over grilled fish or chicken (see my recipe link below for Thai Grilled Halibut with Mango Salsa). Included are instructions on how to buy and cut a mango.
Tropical Thai Fruit Salad - Served in a Pineapple
This Thai fruit salad will be the hit of your party - especially when served in a pineapple "boat" (a carved out pineapple). Serve with ice cream, whipped cream, or on its own for a fresh fruit feast. Makes a terrific addition to a potluck, BBQ, or dinner party. Carving instructions for the pineapple are included.
Easy Thai Cucumber Salad
This cucumber salad is easy to make and brimming with the quintessential tastes of Thailand. Fresh cucumber is combined with red chillies, shallots, green onion, and basil, then tossed in a tangy Thai dressing. Serve this unique and healthy salad as a side dish at dinner, or as a light and tasty lunch or snack. Great for a party, BBQ, picnic,...
Grilled Chicken Salad & Lemongrass-Coriander-Lime Dressing
My Thai Grilled Chicken Salad will thrill your taste-buds! Strips of chicken breast are marinated in a garlic-coriander-pepper sauce, then chicken is grilled on a BBQ or in your oven. Place over a bed of summer greens that has been tossed in a lemongrass-coriander-lime dressing, and top with a sprinkling of fresh basil for a complete meal that...
Thai Pasta Salad Recipe
Pasta salad, but with a twist. Made with rice noodles and a flavorful Thai dressing, this dish will prove a big hit at your next potluck, picnic, BBQ, or dinner party. Makes a great summertime salad, lunch, snack, or side dish that's also low in calories and fat, gluten-free, and can be made vegetarian. Once you've tried it, you'll never go back to regular pasta salad again!
Fresh Papaya Salad with Prawns and Garden Greens
If you're tired of the same boring salads, try my Fresh Papaya Salad with Prawns and Garden Greens. A complete meal in itself, this salad also works as an appetizer or side dish. Accompanying the salad is a unique Thai dressing that is so good, you won't even notice it's low-fat. You'll definitely want to make extra to keep in the refrigerator for your regular tossed salads!
Asparagus with Mixed Vegetables
This asparagus recipe combines asparagus with other vegetables in an easy stir-fry. In this asparagus recipe, the "speers" remain bright green and still crispy, never soggy or limp. Stir-fried in your wok or frying pan, this easy asparagus recipe will give you 2-3 servings of your daily vegetable goal, and still you'll crave more! Includes an...
Warm Thai Fresh Rolls
For a great appetizer or as part of a main course, try this Thai fresh roll recipe. Unlike most fresh rolls, these contain a warm filling made with black bean and garlic sauce and strips of beef or wheat gluten. This Thai recipe is so easy to make, you'll want to keep it close at hand, both for everyday as well as special occasions.
Thai Vermicelli Noodles in a Spicy Broth
For some Thai comfort food, try this vermicelli noodle soup recipe.
Quick and Easy Barbecued Vegetables, Thai Style
You won't believe how delicious vegetables can be until you try this fast and easy recipe for Thai-style BBQ Vegetables! Marinated in garlic, lime juice, and coriander, plain peppers and eggplant come alive with flavor and sweetness when grilled over the BBQ. Even your kids will want to eat their vegetables! You can also add cherry tomatoes and green bell peppers to the mix for even more variety and flavor.
Thai Coconut Rice
Coconut rice makes a terrific accompaniment to many Thai dishes, such as fish and curries. Although you can make coconut rice in a rice cooker, this recipe teaches you how to make it the old fashioned way - in a pot on the stove. Quick and easy, this coconut rice recipe will come in handy for those times when you want to make dinner extra...
Thai Green Papaya Salad
This salad is popular in most areas of Thailand, and when you taste it, you'll know why. The slightly tart flavor of the green papaya combines well with the spice of red chilli pepper and the saltiness of shrimp paste and fish sauce, plus the sweetness of honey. It's a beautifully unique and flavor-filled recipe that will make a great...
Thai-style Potstickers
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Thai Fish Cakes
In Thailand, fish cakes are a common, everyday snack. Sample these with a little sweet chilli sauce and a cold lager, and you'll soon find yourself instantly transported to a Thai beach!
Thai Beer Nuts
If you like it spicy, you'll want to try making this nutty snack. Serve it with beer during happy hour for a taste of the exotic.
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Thai-style Sticky Rice Dumpling Recipe
Sticky rice dumplings are common throughout Southeast-Asia - both savory and sweet versions. This savory Thai recipe has a healthy chicken-shiitake mushroom filling. The dumplings are then wrapped in banana leaves and either steamed, barbequed, or baked in the oven. Serve them as part of a main course, or as a snack. They also make a great lunch - just take one of these compact packets to work and microwave it for a quick, deliciously unique lunch.
Thai Pandan Chicken Recipe
Pandan (screwpine pandanus) is a type of tree that grows in tropical areas of Asia. Pandan leaves have a sweet, unique flavor, and the green dye from their leaves makes for very colorful dishes and desserts (without resorting to food coloring). Pandan chicken is made by marinating the chicken in a pandan sauce, then actually wrapping the chicken pieces in pandan leaf. This is a colorful, flavorful dish that's beautiful to serve as an appetizer or main dish at a potluck or party.
Thai Chicken Salad (Grilled or Oven-Broiled)
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Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift are two of young Hollywood's most perfect role models.The former Disney darling and the sweetheart country songstress are both so sweet and squeaky clean they can do no wrong. Selena is practically joined at the hip with her ubiquitous "Boyfriend" Justin Bieber, and La Swift once went on a dinner date (sort of) with Mr. Squeegy Clean himself, Tim Tebow. So why were these TWO "good" girls recently publicly reprimanded at an L.A. eatery for being rude to one of the establishment's employees? Yikes. What would Justin Bieber say?
Reportedly, it all started when La Gomez and her blonde BFF, "gabbed and giggled" so loudly that they could be heard all over the restaurant. Usually, that would have been only mildly annoying, but Swift and Gomez allegedly added insult to injury by babbling while one of the restaurant's singing waiters was trying to entertain the other diners. Selena's and Taylor's fellow diners were not amused, and they shot the two girls "sharp stares." But alas, the rude celebs ignored their withering glances. Finally, one woman couldn't take it any longer, and she told the famous duo to shut up. But in a much more polite way of course.
"Excuse me," the lady admonished them. "When you perform, don't you want people to stop talking and listen?"
Selena Gomez was apparently too shocked and/or embarrassed to respond, but that was O.K. At least she stopped yapping. Taylor Swift, properly chastised and deeply embarrassed, mumbled:
"You're absolutely right!"
The waiter was no doubt grateful. The other diners no doubt approved. And Tim Tebow would have been proud. As for Justin Bieber and his probable reaction, who knows? Of course, the Biebs has indulged in some rather odd behavior himself recently including but not limited to sporting a "F**k you" shirt last week in Florida. He'll probably keep mum on this one.
Click here to see a photo of the apparently chastised and silent Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift.
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Tech stocks managed to eke out gains by the close of trading Wednesday, but it was losses by Dell Inc. that claimed the sector spotlight as the PC giant's weak business outlook gave investors pause ahead of rival Hewlett-Packard Co.'s earnings results.
Dell shares gave up 66 cents, or more than 5%, to fall to $11.68 following the company's late-Tuesday earnings results and forecast. Dell reported a second-quarter profit of $732 million, or 42 cents a share, on $14.5 billion in revenue, compared with a earnings of $890 million, or 48 cents a share, on $15.7 billion in sales in the same period a year ago.
Excluding one-time items, Dell would have earned 50 cents a share. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had forecast Dell to earn 45 cents a share on revenue of $14.7 billion.
While the report wasn't terrible, Dell's outlook hit investors hard.The company forecast a drop in its third-quarter sales and gave a full-year earnings outlook that fell short of analysts' estimates. Read more about Dell's report and outlook.
H-P /quotes/zigman/229301/delayed/quotes/nls/hpq HPQ +0.47% shares were trimmed by 3.7%, to close at $19.20 in advance of the world's largest PC company's quarterly results. Analysts are looking for H-P to earn 98 cents a share, on revenue of $30.2 billion, down from a profit of $1.10 a share, on revenue of $31.2 billion, in the same period a year ago.
Other tech stocks with close ties to the PC market were in the red as well, with Intel Corp. /quotes/zigman/20392/delayed/quotes/nls/intc INTC +0.47% and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. /quotes/zigman/216580/delayed/quotes/nls/amd AMD +0.79% each down 1.5% on the day, and Microsoft Corp. /quotes/zigman/20493/delayed/quotes/nls/msft MSFT -0.70% off by almost 1%.
Despite the losses, the Nasdaq Composite Index /quotes/zigman/12633936/realtime COMP +0.45% , which contains many leading tech stocks, rose 6.4 points to 3,073. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index /quotes/zigman/1468249/delayed SOX +1.01% gave up almost 1% on the day, while the Morgan Stanley High Tech 35 Index /quotes/zigman/6015481/realtime MSH +0.66% posted a slight gain.
Among advancers, Apple Inc. /quotes/zigman/68270/delayed/quotes/nls/aapl AAPL -0.23% rose $12.81 a share, or almost 2%, to close at $668.87. On Tuesday, Apple's stock reached levels making the company the most-valuable in history, in terms of market capitalization.
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Kayak Software Corp. /quotes/nls/kyak KYAK 0.00% shares rose more than 11%, to close at $30.80 ahead of the Internet-based travel-information company's quarterly results, due after the market close. It will be Kayak's first earnings report as a publicly traded company.


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Spanish classes
Registration is underway for beginning Spanish classes to begin Monday, Sept. 16 at the Learn to Read office at the Quad-Plex, 110 Thomas St., Suite 115 in Athens. For fee information and more details call 256-230-3050.
Patient care training
Hospice of Limestone County will hold free patient-care volunteer training from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. on Tuesdays Sept. 17 and 24. Participants must attend on both Tuesdays. Preregistration is underway. To enroll or ask questions, call 256-232-5017 or visit firstname.lastname@example.com.
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The American Legion Post 49 monthly chicken stew will be held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17. Cost is $5 to eat in or for per quart carryouts. Containers provided. No sides with carryouts. More information: Bob Borden 256-509-1306. Reserve carryouts: 256-230-6233.
Flu shot clinics for seniors
Walgreens flu shot clinics through the Council on Aging will be held Thursday, Sept. 19, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Owens Senior Center and from 10-11 a.m. at Goodsprings Senior Center.
Constitution celebration
The public is invited to a celebration of the Constitution at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Alabama Veterans Museum, 100 Pryor St. Retired Air Force Major Gen. Chris Anzalone is guest speaker. Refreshments served. John Wade Keyes chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting the event.
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The Ardmore Public Library program Ardmore's Alabama Neighbors will be at 5 p.m. Sept. 19 and Oct. 17. It will feature several people from surrounding communities to educate those in attendance on their community and includes people from Bryson, Macedonia, Piney Grove, Wooley Springs and Prospect.
Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
Cowart Elementary's Chick-fil-A Spirit Night is 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at the U.S. 72 location. Customers are encouraged to ask cashiers to credit their purchase to Cowart Elementary.
Duck & Run 5K and Fun Run
Mildly-challenging, certified race through Athens that starts and ends at Big Spring Memorial Park. Packet pickup and late registration Friday, Sept. 20, at Fleet Feet Sports in Huntsville from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at the KALB Office, 125 East St. in Athens from 4-7 p.m. 5K Registration $25. Fun Run $10. Race-day registration begins at 6:45 a.m., Sept. 21, at the KALB office. 5K begins at 8 a.m. Fun Run at 9 a.m. More information: 256-233-8728 or visit www.KALBCares.com.


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There was a buzz about Boston yesterday. Grocery stores ran out of chips. Strangers were talking in bars. I sat at a bar watching football, waiting to go home and put on my jersey, waiting to get to my friends house with the big TV, to watch the real thing. We were buzzing about a win. But we were not all so optimistic. Sports Illustrated had Wilfork on the cover, they picked the Pats for the Superbowl win. But who thought a team with a losing record could beat the defending Superbowl champs of last year? If you did, congrats, and I certainly hope you put money on the Seahawks last week.
With my Pats jersey on, I was ready to go. No snuggie, but I have never worn it for a playoff game, so it wasn't worth the risk. Every Sunday is more or less the same. About ten of the same people, at the same house, fighting about the same things. Nine Pats fans, and one very quiet Jets fan. Or so we thought.
One or two things had changed for us. Our hosts had bought a bigger TV, and had rearranged the furniture for my birthday party the night before. We sat in different seats, no one feeling committed to superstitions, as it was only the Jets.
Quickly the game became reminiscent of our Drew Bledsoe days. Brady had time, to do nothing. It wasn't that the Jets looked particularly fantastic, more that we looked Pathetic. It was if the Pats had been enjoying my birthday festivities the night before as well.
Half joking, no, quite serious, I commented on the fact we had switched seats. We were all in different places, as were the Patriots. No one responded, paralyzed with fear and pizza.
The half came and went. And we still looked bad. Something had to change. My father texted me, believe in Brady. But I didn't believe in Brady. Or my father. Or Belichick, the reliable men of my life, somehow lost in the Jets defense.
A friend finally took matters into his own hands,
"Okay, let's move the furniture back."
And immediately we all moved the furniture to where it had stood in the last Patriots victory. I had no idea I could lift a couch. Our strength and speed was dazzling, and we had moved all of the furniture before the next play began. A play that lead to the first Patriots TD. We had done it. We sat far more comfortable in out normal seats, on our usual couches. Feeling we had cosmically changed the game by changing couches.
But despite our interior design, Brady still looked like Bledsoe. Jerseys were thrown. A Jet's fan spoke up. And finally, just now, a dear friend was able to talk me out of my Pats jersey, and back into near sanity. And I think to myself, if my friend, a Raiders fan, is still watching football every season, I might make it after all.


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"I had dreams of being something in the future but with limited resources," said Mukiza Noel.Limited resources because starting at the age of 14, Mukiza Noel and his parents and siblings spent more than a decade fleeing from refugee camp to refugee camp, from Rwanda to Congo to Tanzania. Eventually Mukiza, through the United Nations Refugee Agency, came to Vermont -- that was in 2007. He was 29. He would lead the way for other family members to join him. "I remember when I came it was really a very snowy day. It was on December 12th," he said "I was at the airport the night that he arrived," recalled Judy Scott with the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program. "Mukiza got off the airplane and saw the snow and wondered what it tasted like -- was it salty? Was it sweet? If you have never been in snow you have no way of knowing."The Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program helped Mukiza with housing, connected him with services, and eventually gave him a job."In the five years, the first thing I did was work. I started working, then I went to school and my wife joined me. We reunited again and we had two kids, so until now I am still working. I am going to school and I have a family," Mukiza said.His determination and drive, Judy Scott said, is typical of the immigrant experience. "If you look at the statistics, immigrants are far more likely to start a business and hire employees than are native-born Americans and in fact immigration creates more jobs than are filled by the people who are immigrating," she said. Mukiza's parents and several siblings have since joined him here as well and were on hand for the naturalization ceremony in Burlington Monday, when Mukiza officially became a U.S. Citizen.Not only did Mukiza dream of one day having a country to call his own, he had another dream -- to sing the national anthem of the country that would accept him. Monday, that dream came true as well.
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FORT WAYNE – Center Eric Giosa didn't need a lot of convincing to join the Komets, who he skated against for two seasons with the Quad City Mallards.
I'm really excited and proud to be joining the Komets' family, said the 27-year-old center, who had 28 goals and 70 points in 64 games last season. They have so much history and all the championships they've won, it's going to be amazing.
Giosa had talked with Komets center Colin Chaulk about coming to Fort Wayne, and alternate captain Lincoln Kaleigh Schrock, Giosa's captain in juniors, had mentioned through the years that Giosa should come to the Komets.
With the signing of Giosa, the Komets now have a talented group of centers – Chaulk, Giosa and Brett Smith.
Absolutely, with all that talent that we will possess, it will be huge, Giosa said. And it's not all about the offense, we all have those intangibles and to be able to play with those guys, with their championship experience, I'm looking forward to play with them and learning from them.
General manager David Franke, who also re-signed defenseman Daniel Maggio, believes these centermen will boost the Komets in their inaugural ECHL season.
Eric is a solid player, skater, playmaker, and he has speed and grit, said Franke, whose team won the CHL title last season. We think he will fit well. This gives us a lot of flexibility.
The Komets continue to negotiate with Chris Auger, Frankie DeAngelis, Jean-Michel Rizk, Brent Henley and Stephon Thorne, though Franke said they will not re-sign forward Bobby Chaumont or defenseman Jamie Milam.
Chaumont led the Komets in scoring during the regular season with 24 goals and 66 points, and he could play in Europe. Milam, who had 20 goals and 41 points, could play in Europe or the CHL.
The Komets also haven't spoken much with forward Tom Mele.
Maggio, 21, who was sixth-round pick of the New York Rangers in 2009, spent 15 playoff games with the Komets, scoring two goals and five points.
Daniel really played well for us in the playoffs, scored a couple of big goals, and I think we will see more of his physical play this season, said Franke, who will get Maggio a spot in an American Hockey League training camp.
He has the potential to be one of our top four defensemen this season.
The Komets still do not know when, or if, goalie Nick Boucher will be ready to play after injuring his hips last season.
But Giosa believes the Komets are off to a terrific beginning with their roster, which also includes Schrock and rookie defenseman Kyle Atkins.
I've always respected the way the Komets have played, and I think my style fits their systems well, Giosa said.


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I think the Twins got better young SP now, than you will find on the market.
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I think the Twins got better young SP now, than you will find on the market.
I think the Twins would be foolish to consider Deduno a part of the rotation going into next year.
I also think the Twins would be foolish to not consider him.
Ill give him this... He competes. He's got a door open and hes making the most of it.
Wow. Casilla. Prettay, prettay, prettay .... prettay good defense.
I didn't watch the entire game, but if the middle infielders could produce like they did today, the Twins wouldn't have lineup problems at all. Florimon and Casilla can certainly play defense and run. Just a little bit of hitting from them would be sufficient. On Deduno (and De Vries), both guys have put themselves in the mix for next year. Good for them, but if I were GM, I certainly wouldn't count on either one and certainly not both.
Until we have better starting pitching, having starting pitching like Diamond, DeVries, and Deduno who are all capable of going 7 strong and giving up 2 and fewer runs every time are good things to have even when we do have "better" pitching. Out of all the pitchers that the Twins have given chances to this season, these three have taken their chances and done as well and better than we were expecting.
Good game! Twins pitched well.
Heck of a game by Florimon. Still don't quite know what to make of Deduno, but he's been better than most of the other guys we've run out there this year.
After the KC series, we've got 12 of the next 15 against the Tigers, Yanks and Whities, so the Twins will play a role in the stretch run. Just not the one you want to be playing.
Speaking of the Tigers, their D did them in again tonight. Remember after they signed Fielder how everyone was talking about what an unstoppable offensive powerhouse they would be? Not so much. They've scored fewer runs than the Twins.


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"The Day My Scrotum Flew Away"
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"The Day My Scrotum Flew Away"
"The Day My Scrotum Flew Away"
Jacob Fitzlaff
Today was a sad day, yes indeed.
Today my scrotum decided to leave.
Today was miserable to say the least,
It was today that my scrotum sprouted wings and feet.
My day was ruined, to put it frankly.
Ther goes my plans for some hanky-panky.
Make no mistake, I was taken with grief.
I really didn't want my scrotum to leave.
Through my house, my scrotum did fly.
In fact, it almost hit my mom in her eye.
I chased it around for nearly an hour.
I chased it to the top of the grim northern tower.
But I got terribly hot running that midsummer.
So I cracked open a window, like the crack on a plumber.
My scrotum didn't heisitate to take the chance.
It took to the sky! Testicular romance!
And so it was to my dismay.
My scortum up and flew away.
Although it may seem comical to some.
Just remember, that isn't the sun.
Worker bees can leave,
Even drones can fly away.
The queen is their slave.
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Haydock worker Andrew Porter found safe
Updated 9:24am Monday 19th May 2014 in News
A HAYDOCK worker who went missing was found safe and well after a police appeal.
Emergency Services found Andrew Porter near Warrington on Saturday afternoon. He had been reported missing the night before.
Police had said they were increasingly concerned about the 50-year-old's welfare.
Mr Porter lives with his family in Gloucester but works during the week at a firm based on the Haydock Industrial Estate.
He had last seen by his colleagues at around 9.30am on Friday morning.


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Thousands will come to the city and line up to catch the broadcast of America's Got Talent, the NBC competition filming from the New Jersey Performing Arts Center through early September.
NJPAC has taken this as an opportunity to showcase another group of gifted performers -- youth from throughout the area, especially Newark.
The outdoor stage at the downtown venue will feature local performers every Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as a DJ, shortly before each filming of "AGT." These performances are free and open to the public.
The series kicked off last night with a performance co-sponsored by the All Stars Project, a nonprofit which offers extracurricular instruction in the performing arts to inner-city youth in New Jersey, New York City and elsewhere in the country. (The second All Stars performance is tonight at 6:00 pm; call NJPAC at 973-642-8989 for exact show times for the rest of the summer.)
Performers last night included vocalist Wolf Nerd, dancers C-Blaze and Bunny Rabbit, and variety act Ashley-Yah Yah - Frequency.
The All Stars Project is about more than teaching youth to master their singing range or to handle the mechanics of producing a show, said Gloria Strickland, founding director of the All Stars Project in New Jersey. Along the way, program participants learn a bit about the wider world as well.
"If you can perform on stage, you can perform in life," Strickland said.
"We thought is was a wonderful opportunity to showcase some of the young, up-and-coming talent here in Newark," John Schreiber, president of NJPAC, said of the partnership with All Stars and this summer's concert series.