Meng – Crafts to Crumbs

Basils in My Garden

Not everything is worth the blood, sweat and tears that goes into gardening. I’ve read from many sources that the

Meng 0 Comments mangoes, picked green mangoes, snack

Salty, tart with a hint of natural sweetness and optional spice. Literally, every taste bud is activated with pickle. For

Lemongrass/ hua si kai ຫົວສີໄຄ (Lao) / ta khri ตะไคร้ (Thai) / Cymbopogon is an herb in the grass family.

Grilling season continues with this Southeast Asian chicken skewer that features warm spices and coconut undertones. Paired with a nutty

This is my version of a Hawaiian style pineapple fried rice. It features the dynamic duo of spam/ham and pineapple.

It’s that season again! It’s grilling season! Although, in our house, we grill all the time, even in winter because

Papaya plants are a must in a Lao garden. Green papayas are great for salads and accompaniments, while ripe papayas

This is a fusion of the classic pandan and coconut combination in a western cinnamon-roll-esque rolls. The flavors are a

Banh xeo is Vietnamese crepes named for the sizzling sound it makes when the batter hits the pan. It gets

Meng 0 Comments curry, Dinner, entree, lao recipe, red curry, soups

This is mom’s Lao style red curry, gaeng phet. It still features the spices, the aromatics, coconut, but with mom’s