I’ve fallen in love with the Bangin’ Cock, aka Bangkok, the frantic and exotic capital of Thailand.

Just returned home to the rather chilly degrees of Copenhagen from a sensual 33˚C, and I severely miss the hot sticky nights, tall palm trees, weird exotic birds, first class pool swimming–and most importantly, the almost hilarious abundance of
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I took my mom to Bali in December. I loved it. Being a visitor is good, since I didn’t have to deal with too much local crap. Bali, although thought to be one of the best resort islands, is yet a developing country. My
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Eating while walking, talking, driving, computing and making love. Most Americans have done many or all of these things. Hopefully not simultaneously. Eating while standing in one place, however, is something that Americans don’t do
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Preface: Umamiventure #13: Flushing Food Circuit, Pt. I

DUMPLING TIMEZhu Ji Guo Tie40-52 Main Street (Entrance on 41st Avenue)T: 718.358.6265YAMAHOMOThey tasted good, and damn cheap. 8 huge dumplings for $2.50 were
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Hi,I am writing a bit of my personal sharing about food that we had during our recent trip to Indonesia. Attached pictures were taken by Antonius Lo (my husband). If you are interested, Antonius’ works can be viewed through his professional photography website, or his Flickr page.I hope you enjoy.

Cheers, Jennie

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1. The chicken
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Preface reading: yesterday’s sneak preview reader.

jim: yo kayoko: ah, there you are! jim: here i am jim (2:44:04 PM): so the taco truck thing kayoko: yes taco truck kayoko: tell me a little about it??? kayoko: the only reason i know it’s going into effect tonight is cause of Tastespotting jim:
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Just got through a heated chat session with my friend from LA about the new ordinances against taco trucks that will be going into effect tonight at midnight. Taco trucks will be fined $1000 or up to 6 months jailtime if they are parked in one spot for longer than an hour. WTF?!?!?!

To prepare for tomorrow’s umamichatter, here’s some preliminary
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Honestly, there’s nothing better than waking up late in the morning with your honey and spontaneously going to Jindaiji – a charming little town in Western Tokyo famous for soba (buckwheat noodles). I realize that this is way after the fact (we went a month ago), but that is the downside of waiting until your 27
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