Crafts to Crumbs

Kitchen Adventures of a Lao American

1 January, 2017

Hello!

I’m sharing my love for food, from crafts to crumbs, with an international flare.

Check out my latest recipes.

Yum Salat

This salad features a salty-sweet-tart dressing and is inspired by the salads my mother used to make. My mother often reminds me of how selective of an eater I used to be, yet I have nothing but fond memories of her cooking. I have a friend, Joon, who makes a delicious version of yum salat
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Pumpkin Chiffon Cake

Soft, pillow-y pumpkin chiffon cake with just a hint of pumpkin spice. I made this pumpkin chiffon cake for my dad on his birthday. And it earned me another, “that’s the best cake I’ve ever had.” It has the classic elegance of a chiffon cake and not too sweet, which fits the taste buds of
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Pumpkin Spice

Warm. Earthy. Home. That’s what I think of when I think of pumpkin spice. But pumpkin spice, has certainly become a thing in recent years. But why? Research suggests that pumpkin spice is popular because the spices are associated with fall, the holidays and time with family. Just smelling it, reminds us of those good
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Mok Pa – Lao Steamed Fish

Mok pa – fish steamed with herbs steamed in banana leaves. You get hints of umami with the fish sauce, earthiness from the herbs, a little brightness with the lemongrass and a little heat with the chili. The recipe is typically made with a mild white fish like tilapia, but catfish is also commonly used.
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