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April 2008--Newly Arrived Products! Today we present a new authentic Thai recipe, and many feature Thai grocery items which have been out of stock for awhile. We are also happy to show you Part VI in our Thai street vendor video series (see below).


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Special Feature! See the sixth part of our Thai Food Street Vendor Videos. We bring the sizzling sounds and original sights of sidewalk vendors to you. Whether you're an expat Thai, a seasoned traveler, or a hobby chef--you'll love our sidewalk cooking video.
April 2008 Feature Thai Grocery Products
Gourmet curry paste "Hand Brand" Tra Chang "Gold Label"
Mulberry Tea Two Level Food Carrier
March 2008 We present a new authentic original Thai recipe, three feature Thai grocery items, and a new look at Bangkok food culture (see below).
Special Feature--Bangkok Food Culture. In one of the large air-conditioned Bangkok shopping malls we spotted a very
crowded restaurant which turned out to be "Mos Burger" from Japan. Every seat was taken, and there was a line stretching
out the door. Have a look at the menu below (click to enlarge).
March 2008 Feature Thai Grocery Products
Szechuan Peppercorn Fried Rice Mushroom/Seaweed
Instant Duck Soup Base

February 2008 We present new authentic original Thai recipes, two feature Thai grocery items, a new look at sidewalk vendors in the seaside town of Bang Saen, and we are very happy to show you Part V in our Thai street vendor video series (see below).
Special Feature. See the fourth part of our Thai Food Street Vendor Videos. We bring the sizzling sounds and original sights of sidewalk vendors to you. Whether you're an expat Thai, a seasoned traveler, or a hobby chef--you'll love our sidewalk cooking video.
Street Vendor Video Part V
Special Feature. Samak Sundaravej - The Food Critic Who Became Prime Minister of Thailand.
Samak Sundravej cookbook, chimpai bonpai
February 5th 2008 was the first day in office for Prime Minister Samak, and the first time in world history that a celebrity chef became a nation's top elected official.

Samak has been involved in Thai politics for over 30 years, and since the 1990s has been promoting the art of Thai cooking on both radio and television. He started cooking at the age of 7, and his popular cookbook Chimpai Bonpai (translation: "Tasting, Complaining") is now in it's 9th edition. One innovative Samak recipe: he makes pork leg stew with coca-cola.

His weekly cooking show, also called Chimpai Bonpai, combines Thai recipe talk with blunt political tirades. He's also a familiar personality among favorite neighborhood food shops including Saochingcha's street vendors near the Bangkok City Hall. We reported a few months ago seeing his framed picture here in this Saochingcha vendor's shop.

After his election victory the first thing he did was invite reporters from all over Thailand to his home to sample his homemade noodles (see below). Samak is a true culinary enthusiast, and we think he'll be a great contributor to the reputation and enjoyment of delicious Thai food all over the world.

Might this be a trend that reaches America? Given our current choices, President Emeril doesn't sound all that bad. More at this link.
February 2008 Feature Thai Grocery Products
Tropical Sambal Sauce Tom Yum Powder

January 2008 -- Happy New Year! We present two authentic original Thai recipes, two feature Thai grocery items, a new Bangkok
street vendor tour, and we are very happy to show you Part IV in our Thai street vendor video series.
Special Feature. See the fourth part of our Thai Food Street Vendor Videos. We bring the sizzling sounds and original sights of sidewalk vendors to you. Whether you're an expat Thai, a seasoned traveler, or a hobby chef--you'll love our sidewalk cooking video.
Street Vendor Video Part IV
Special Feature. A New Walking Tour of Excellent Street Food in Bangkok's Thong Lor Area: Our report on street vendors who offer excellent food in the Thong Lor District. Complete with a free map (see below).
January 2008 Feature Thai Grocery Products
Whole dried chile peppers Sambal Bajak
December 2007 We are pleased to present two new recipes, as well as three exclusive narrated videos featuring a Thai street vendor prepare food the way we like it.
Special Features! See the first part of our Thai Food Street Vendor Videos. We bring the sizzling sounds and original sights of sidewalk vendors to you. Whether you're an expat Thai, a seasoned traveler, or a hobby chef--you'll love our sidewalk cooking video. Our second special feature is a photo essay of Thai betel nut chewing.
Street Vendor Video Part I Street Vendor Video Part II
Street Vendor Video Part III Ancient Thai History: Chien Mahk
November 2007 In addition to seven new Thai recipes we are offering a new Designer granite mortar & pestle, free fresh Thai chile peppers to regular customers, and a detailed map with more of our favorite street food vendors located on a Bangkok walking tour.
Ingredients ready Warm water into pan with rice paper Set ingredients on rice paper
Carefully wrap Finished roll Spoon tamarind sauce over, enjoy!
Special Feature! We Complete our Walking Tour of Excellent Street Food in Bangkok: Our final report on the street vendors who offer excellent food in the Saochingcha District. Complete with a free map (see below).
November 2007 Feature Thai Grocery Products
Spring Roll Wrappers Fried Squid in Soybean Oil
Vietnamese Coffee Filter Whole Dried Banana
Designer Edition Granite Mortar & Pestle (below)
October 2007 In addition to three new Thai recipes we are offering many new stainless steel Thai cookware items, new snacks and Thai eggplants, and spotlight on two more interesting street food vendors located in Bangkok.
Special Features: ImportFood.com Takes You on a Another Culinary Tour and a visit to some street vendors.
October 2007 Feature Thai Grocery Products
Bin-Bin Rice Crackers, Coconut Flavor Thai Baby Eggplant
Thai Cookware (new rice ladle and soup ladle)
September 2007 In addition to two new Thai recipes we are offering a special offer on premium curry paste, Indonesian satay sauce, a few more high quality food vendors located on our Saochingcha Bangkok Street Food Tour, and a first-hand look at the largest wholesale fresh produce market in Thailand.
Special Features: ImportFood.com Takes You on a Another Culinary Tour. We give you a first-hand look at Thailand's largest wholesale fresh produce and spice market. Also see a few more street vendors who offer excellent food in the Saochingcha District.
September 2007 Feature Thai Grocery Products
Malaysian Satay Sauce Indonesian Satay Sauce
Gourmet Curry Paste
August 2007 In addition to several new Thai recipes (including a Thai icecream that's better than anyhing you've ever tried)
we are offering new Thai candy and peanut snacks, and a first-hand look inside a Thai rice paddy, organic lemongrass and galangal farm.
Special Features: ImportFood.com Takes You on a Another Culinary Tour. We give you a first-hand look inside a Thai rice paddy, organic lemongrass, and organic galangal farm.
August 2007 Feature Thai Grocery Products
Koh-Kae, Coffee Flavor Thai Coffee Candy
Tamarind Candy Black Galangal
July 2007 In addition to several new Thai recipes we are offering a first-hand look inside the highest quality companies
making Thai fish sauce, shrimp paste and naturally-brewed soy sauce.
Special Features: ImportFood.com Takes You on a Culinary Tour. We show you how the best quality fish sauce, shrimp paste and soy sauce are made using all natural methods.
Thai Insect Snacks. Over the years we've noticed a fascination with the insects eaten in Thailand, here is our report!