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Thai-Style Bananas Foster
Bananas Foster, a dessert that originates in New Orleans, is a show-stopping piece whose preparation ends in sky-high flames jumping from the pan. With a few tweaks and Virgin Coco’s coconut crispy rolls, the dessert takes on Thai flavors.
Behind the Box: Mindful Living with Chaidim
Born from a passion for healthful living, Chaidim teas are made exclusively from organic aromatics and are full of therapeutic properties. Here, Behar speaks to Try The World about working in the UN, the dirty secrets of the commercial tea industry, and how best to pair black tea with cheese.
Thai Iced Bubble Tea
This variation on Thai iced tea incorporates the same gummy tapioca pearls that bubble tea is so famous for. Sweetened with Chiwadi’s coconut flower syrup, it makes for a sweet and refreshing drink. Look for tapioca pearls at Asian grocery stores.
Meet the Maker: Chiwadi from Thailand
Sarapee Yuadyong is an impressive woman: after almost 30 years in the workforce, she searched for her calling and found a way to help struggling locals in Thailand. Here, Yuadyong talks to Try The World about Chiwadi’s coconut flower syrup, the inspiration behind the project, and how she makes it all happen.
Rum Cha-Yen: Spiked Thai Iced-Tea
A boozy version of traditional Thai iced tea, Rum Cha-Yen calls for infusing Thai Tea Leaves directly into rum, making the tea flavor even more concentrated.
Regional Flavors of Thailand
While most are familiar with the picturesque beaches and islands of southern Thailand, this remarkable country is a lot more diverse than you’d expect. Here, BookThailandNow.com, an online resource for travelers to Thailand, tells us what makes this country’s four main regions so special.
Thai Coconut Custard Cakes
Hillary Reeves creatively combines Chiwadi’s coconut flower syrup and Virgin Coco’s crispy rolls (both from the Thailand Box) to create simple, satisfying custards. Make sure to plan on making these in advance, as they require 3 hours chilling time in the refrigerator.
Green Curry Chicken
Using Nittaya’s green curry paste, curator of the Thailand Box Chef Jet Tila makes a simple soup that’s filling enough to serve on its own. Swap out chicken for beef or shrimp for an alternate version that’s just as good as the original.
5 New Ways to Use Curry Paste
Warm and flavorful, Thai curry dishes are invariably comforting. If you’re like us and can’t get enough of Nittaya’s curry paste from the Thailand Box, consider using it in other ways that go beyond the basic curry dish. We’ve got plenty of ideas to get you started.