Home.
Food. Yes- one of life's great pleasures! I began cooking
many years ago as a way to feed myself after school (to spoil my dinner) before
my parents came home. Needless to say I enjoyed it very much and after years of
practice, several restaurant jobs, and many failed recipe creations, cooking and
dining is still one of my favorite hobbies and pastimes today. Whether at the chef's table at one
of the city's best restaurants or at the coffee table at home, nothing beats the
satisfaction of a great meal. This, being one of my mantras in life, is the
inspiration that has influenced me to create this website on the pleasures of
food and cooking. More specifically, I will focus on my favorite culinary
region: Southeast Asia. So, what exactly makes the region so unique? To answer
that, a brief history is in order.
On this site, you will find useful information for anyone wanting to learn a
little more about Asian cuisine, culinary history or culture. Even if
you are not as passionate about cuisine as others, on this site you will
probably come across some interesting facts you did not know before that could
prove useful the next time you're at the water cooler. No matter what, I promise
that all viewers will get some fun ideas for their next dinner party, check out
some of the unique Asian restaurants in the
Edmonton area, and see some great pictures
along the way.
This site is divided into seven sections, reflecting the seven culinary
regions of Southeast Asia:
Within each section, you will first find a brief
introduction to the region and what makes its food unique. Next, I have posted
the recipe to my favorite native dish to showcase the area flavour. Then,
Edmontonians get a special treat as I review a restaurant in the city that
specializes in that region's cuisine. Finally, some of my favorite links are
listed for anyone wanting seconds. To navigate the site, simply use the flags in
the bottom frame or the image map to fly to your next destination!
Before we get started, if you would like more information
about my website, have any suggestions or would like to exchange tasty recipes,
please feel free to contact me.
So, the question now becomes: where do you want to fly?
(Warning: Some pages contain numerous small
pictures that may load slowly. Thank you for your patience.)
Last updated: April 14, 2005