Market. + Farm + Cooking + Eating = Super happy Elana! - Chiang Mai

Now this blog deserved as many pictures as I can bare waiting for uploading. I had a fantastic day! Not only did I get to visit a local market, harvest ingredients from an organic farm, cook various dishes and eat, I met some great people and a lovely thai girl who made my day an incredible one! I've shared videos and pics to share with you all. I will have to figure out how to include recipes when I get the chance!

I had so much fun at the market. There was everything there from veggies, meats, poultry, fish, condiments and for the kids toys ;) now this one brought out that inner child in me!!
Do you notice the variety of rices? Oh the things I am learning here!! (hope the video works, first time trying it out)

Below is a picture of "my helper". This sweet thai girl kept on staring at me so I welcomed her near me to help with the cooking. Although no words were exchanged we made our connections and many smiles were exchanged.
First picture is of us in the farm and the second in the kitchen. She was darling.





First course: Red curry. I muddled the paste myself and made this delicious dish in a snap!



Second course: Tom kah. So easy and so delicious. No man power needed like the paste. Just some chopping and mixing. Yummy!



Third course: Papaya salad. Ahhhheaven!



Fourth course: Stir fry wide noodles. Sauce is a combinatation of molasses and mushroom sauce. Believe it or not it was delicious!



Fifth Course: Coconut milk with pumpkin for dessert. Others who made mango sticky rice had a better dessert (I have to be honest)



So, how did I like it?

Goodie bags and a recipe book to take home. My friend and I were sad to leave one another but had such a special time together :)








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