Tag: Cambodia

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September 29, 2018

By Peg Kern

Recipe for Cambodian (Khmer) Fish Amok

Filed Under  Food History, Recipes

What Is Cambodian Amok? What is "amok"? If you're visiting Southeast Asia on our culinary tours in Cambodia and Vietnam, you're sure to hear of (and taste) Cambodian amok, but what exactly is it? An amok Khmer recipe is a traditional Khmer (Cambodian) dish usually made with fish, although chicken and beef amok are also popular. The food is traditionally a bit like a curry stew served in a boat… Read
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July 25, 2017

By Peg Kern

Picturesque Spots to Visit on Our Authentic Cooking Vacations

Filed Under  Destination Features, Travel Tips

Want to take your own postcard-worthy photos on your next cooking vacation? Then get your camera ready, and head to one of these stunning spots around the world. (We could have made this list much much longer - but these are some of our favorite spots!). These are places you won't ever forget, where you will feel compelled to pull out the phone for a "selfie" and where you'll actually… Read
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January 6, 2017

By Liz SanFilippo Hall

6 Often Over-Looked But Not to Miss Cooking Vacations

Filed Under  Destination Features, Travel Tips

We often get inquiries about destinations that people hear about a lot… places like Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast in Italy, and Provence in France. While we adore those regions very much, there are some other places that hold special places in our hearts, ones that are too often overlooked. Many of these are off the beaten path, but that only makes them more unique. Whether you've traveled a lot,… Read
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July 18, 2016

By Liz SanFilippo Hall

5 Places to Visit in the Winter

Filed Under  Destination Features, Travel Tips

We may be in the midst of Summer -- and all the heat that comes with it -- but it's also the time of year to start thinking of your Winter travels, especially in November and December… and whether or not you want to escape the cold or embrace it. Here are five wonderful overseas destinations for cooking vacations in order of coldest to warmest. So either dust off your… Read
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July 5, 2016

By Peg Kern

Red Curry Chicken

Filed Under  Food History, Recipes

Curry dishes are most often associated with India and Thailand, but Cambodia has their own touch on the dish too. While the curry paste of Cambodia greatly resembles it's Thai neighbor, it stands out in that it uses turmeric. There's also no chili, so it's a tad bit lighter than Thai curries too -- meaning it's not quite as spicy. For this particular recipe -- which comes from our Cooking… Read
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June 15, 2016

By Peg Kern

The Always Versatile Eggplant

Filed Under  Food History, Kitchen Tips

Whether you call it an eggplant or an aubergine, this member of the nightshade family is one of the most versatile vegetables and you're sure to experience it on our international foodie tours! You can find it in cuisines from Southeast Asia to Italy to Argentina, and its colorful skin can range from the darkest purple to pure white. Surprisingly (at least to me), there are decided "for" and "against"… Read
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