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Best Books, Cookbooks and Movies about Greece

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There are a lot of books, cookbooks and movies about Greece. Everything from ancient Greek mythology to modern novels. Movies run the gamut from hilarious comedies to historical sagas. And for cooking, well the Mediterranean Diet has been well publicized over the years as one of the healthiest ways to eat. Some of its many benefits include good health, reduced risk of heart disease and diabetes, improved mental clarity and longevity. Just search the Mediterranean diet and you will find … Read More

For Fine Thai Silk Jim Thompson is all you Need to Know

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A Visit to the Jim Thompson House in Thailand Thailand is famous for its beautiful fine Thai silk and Jim Thompson’s name is synonymous with the Thai silk industry. The colors, patterns and wide selection of products available make excellent souvenirs. Some of the home wares, pillow covers, place mats and napkins make excellent additions to your home and will remind you of your trip for years to come. If you are looking for a high quality product you can … Read More

Found the Best Thai in Town and It’s at Your House

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An Easy to Make Thai Dinner Banquet Continuing with Compass & Fork tradition we close our featured coverage of Thailand with a Thai Dinner Party. This collection of recipes will have your friends saying they found the best Thai in town is at your house! In Thailand this would be referred to as a Thai Banquet,so we will go with it! Thai custom is to serve food all at one time (except dessert), rather than in courses. Guests are free … Read More

Banana Spring Rolls Recipe for Something a Little Different

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Most Thai people adore bananas when it comes to something sweet! It is a versatile fruit that can be cooked in a multitude of ways. Today we feature something which is a little different and, maybe not quite traditional, Thai fare. Nonetheless, it is a delicious treat. How about banana spring rolls? Long the poor cousin of banana fritters, Thai fried banana spring rolls are actually a lot easier to make. You can use either spring roll wrappers or rice … Read More

You Need to Know How to Make Stir Fried Vegetables

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Don’t underestimate how important it is to master stir fried vegetables. It is a dish that will keep rewarding you well into the future and is such a simple and quick method of cooking, it will pay for itself in spades! Stir fried vegetables make a great side dish or can star as the main event themselves. It delivers crunchy, slightly “al dente” vegetables which are full of flavor and without losing all the goodness of the veggies from being … Read More

8 Reasons Why You Need to Visit Chiang Mai

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Often overlooked by people visiting Thailand in favor of the beaches or Bangkok, Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand offers a lot to see and do. Here are 8 reasons why you need to visit Chiang Mai.   1. Try the Fantastic Street Food There is a lot of street food available in Chiang Mai. It is good and very inexpensive. Seriously you can eat for $1-$3 USD per person. Chiang Mai is near the heart of Thai agricultural land, so … Read More

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