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- December 20th, 2009
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talen32 has posted a new entry on: Thailand Land of Smiles
Thailand in the News Week Ending 12/19/09
Thailand Making Plans for War? An opposition leader this week accused the government of Planning military actions against Cambodia due to the recent strain between the two countries. Apparently the pl…
- December 18th, 2009
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talen32 has posted a new entry on: Thailand Land of Smiles
The Pattaya Blues
While I am missing Thailand and have the blues in general those aren’t the blues I am talking about at the moment. No, I’m talking about music and Thailand has some of the best live enter…
- December 17th, 2009
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talen32 has posted a new entry on: Maryland Meals
Banana-Cranberry Holiday Bread
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 (12-ounce) bag cranberries (about 3 cups) 2/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Grated peel of both orange and lemon 1/3 cup fre…
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Apple Raisin Pecan Stuffing
Ingredients: 1 medium tart apple, cored and diced 2 teaspoons butter 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch nutmeg and allspice Salt, to taste Directions: Quick…
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Maryland Spicy Seafood Paella Recipe
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil 1 pound chorizo sausages, casings removed 1 green bell pepper, halved and seeded 1 medium-size red onion, chopped 4 large garlic cloves, minced 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushe…
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Eastern Shore Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano 2 bay leaves 1/4 cup olive oil 3…
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Ginger Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: Slit…
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Creamy Shrimp Pie Recipe
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice 1/4 cup softened butter, divided use 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons chopped pimientos 1 tablespoon grated onion 1/4 teaspoon sal…
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Crab and Mushroom Ravioli Recipe
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter 8 ounces shiitake or white mushrooms, coarsely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely minced 1/2 pound picked crab leg meat, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thaw…
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Shrimp Pesto Linguine Recipe
Ingredients: 12 ounces linguine, broken in half 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas 1 tablespoon pesto sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 t…
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Chesapeake Bay Creamy Seafood Lasagna
Ingredients: 16 ounces ricotta cheese 8 ounces cream cheese 1 large egg 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, peeled and…
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Grilled Honey Lemon Chicken Breasts Recipe
Ingredients: 6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce Salt and freshly…
- December 15th, 2009
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talen32 has posted a new entry on: Thailand Land of Smiles
Thai BBQ For You
I’ve been absolutely miserable the last two weeks trying to shake this flu bug I’ve had, I don’t know what particular strain it is but it has definitely knocked me down for the coun…
- December 12th, 2009
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talen32 has posted a new entry on: Thailand Land of Smiles
Thailand Holidays 2010
Below is a list of Thailand’s public & National holidays for 2010. Businesses and government offices will be closed on National holidays while tourist attractions, clubs, and shops generally…
- December 8th, 2009
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talen32 has posted a new entry on: Thailand Land of Smiles
Wandering throughout Thailand
When I’m in Thailand I become a different person than I am in The U.S. I become more of an explorer and while I’m not discovering new lands or people I am discovering more of myself a…
- December 6th, 2009
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Thailand in the News Week Ending 12/05/09
Not much on the news front today as I’m feeling a bit under the weather but the biggest news story this week was the King’s 82cnd Birthday so I thought I would post a few pics of one of th…
- December 5th, 2009
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talen32 has posted a new entry on: Thailand Land of Smiles
Long Live the King & Happy Fathers Day
A very happy 82cnd birthday to the king of Thailand today. The King’s birthday is also fathers day in Thailand so a happy fathers day to everyone in Thailand as well. Let’s hope the King…
- December 3rd, 2009
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talen32 has posted a new entry on: Photography of Thailand
Bringing in the Salt Crops
Slat farming in the provinces of Samut Sakhon & Samut Songkhran in Thailand. You can read more about it at Salt Farming in Thailand.
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Salt Farming in Thailand
When you think about farming and Thailand the logical conclusion usually ends up with visions of rice, but when you drive through the provinces of Samut Sakhon & Samut Songkhran your logic ju…
- December 1st, 2009
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World AIDS Day 2009
Today marks the 20th annual World AIDS Day. Sadly, by now the hope was there would be a cure and no more need for such days. Today and any day that AIDS awareness can be front and center to the wor…
- November 29th, 2009
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talen32 has posted a new entry on: Thailand Land of Smiles
Thailand in the News Week Ending 11/28/09
Biting the Hand That Feeds You Adidas learned this week that supporting America is good for the bottom line, unfortunately they had to be bitch slapped into that realization. Sports apparel giant, A…
- November 26th, 2009
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talen32 has posted a new entry on: Thailand Land of Smiles
Makruk ( Thai Chess )
If you’ve spent any amount of time in Thailand you’ve no doubt seen it being played in all manner of places by Thai’s and probably wondered to yourself just what exactly are they pl…
- November 25th, 2009
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talen32 has posted a new entry on: Photography of Thailand
Thailand Flowers For Sale
Flowers for sale at Pak Klong Talat wholesale flower market in Bangkok, Thailand.
- November 24th, 2009
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Why Dentistry in Thailand is the better option
I have been missing Thailand more than usual the past few days but not for the obvious reasons of sun, sand and a particular lady. No, the reminders this time came in the form of a massive tooth ache…
- November 22nd, 2009
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Thailand in the News Week Ending 11/21/09
Trouble at PB AIR Anyone going to PB Air’s web site this week saw a message on their screen they might not have expected, “all flights are suspended until further notice”. Ther…
- November 21st, 2009
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talen32 has posted a new entry on: Maryland Meals
Chesapeake Bay Linguine with Herbed Clam Sauce
Ingredients: 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup clam juice 1 pound whole baby clams 1/4 cup fresh parsley…
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Four Cheese Seafood Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients: 1 pound lump backfin crabmeat, cleaned 1 pound stone clams 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced 10 tablespoons butter, divided use 16 ounces ricotta cheese 20 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawe…
- November 20th, 2009
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talen32 has posted a new entry on: Thailand Land of Smiles
Thailand Wants to Know Your Penis Size
There is nothing better than a feel good cultural penis story, is there? In an effort to promote safe sex and prohibit the transmission of Sexually related diseases Thailand is undertaking the mother…
- November 19th, 2009
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talen32 has posted a new entry on: Photography of Thailand
Head Found on Pattaya Beach
A mannequin head used to advertise hair braiding stuck in the sand in Pattaya, Thailand.
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Maryland Crab Linguine Recipe
Ingredients: 1 pound lump crabmeat, cleaned 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup white wine 1 cup half-and-half 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons butter, softened 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons…
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A Walk Through Pattaya’s Tuesday/Friday Market
Thailand is known for it’s markets and none are probably more well known than Bangkok’s Chatuchak market, but every town has a market…or two. Pattaya’s biggest market is most p…
- November 16th, 2009
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The Reality of Rural Thailand
In this day and age we don’t tend to think much about how our food is prepared or preserved to last as long as it can. Unfortunately, even though we call it progress, technology has failed us i…
- November 15th, 2009
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Thailand in the News Week Ending 11/14/2009
Big Tobacco Bigger Worries Chaiwat Subprasom/Reuters This week saw one of the largest Tobacco conventions in S.E.Asia kick off in Bangkok possibly to a little more notice than the Sponsors had hoped.…
- November 13th, 2009
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Remembering Those Who Served in Thailand
Picture Courtesy John Sweet This week saw yet another Veterans day pass with the observance by most nations of those brave men and women who have served their countries with honor and in some cases m…
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talen32 has posted a new entry on: Photography of Thailand
- November 12th, 2009
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Chesapeake Bay Seafood Lasagna
Ingredients: 1 pound small shrimp, cooked and cut into pieces 1 pound lump crabmeat, cleaned 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced 10 tablespoons butter, divided use 16 ounces ricotta cheese 2 packages frozen…
- November 11th, 2009
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talen32 has posted a new entry on: Thailand Land of Smiles
Thaksin Shinawatra and the Chamber of Secrets
With Thaksin’s recent interview with the Times released this week it has all suddenly taken on the air of a Harry Potter book with everyone exclaiming the words ” He who must not be named&…
- November 10th, 2009
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talen32 has posted a new entry on: Photography of Thailand
Cooking Thai Sticky Rice
Thai sticky rice being prepared by Mama on the family farm in Mukdahan, Thailand
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Maryland Sausage and Oyster Stuffing
Ingredients: 1 pound mild Italian sausage, crumbled 1 package herb seasoned dry bread stuffing mix 16 ounces canned oyster pieces, liquid reserved 2 cups celery, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 4 tab…
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Pear & Pecan Stuffing Recipe
Ingredients: 1 loaf white bread, stale 2 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, chopped 2 large ripe Bartlett pears, cored, peeled, and chopped 3/4 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup butter 1 cup pecan halves, toa…
- November 9th, 2009
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Maryland Seafood Stuffing Recipe
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 1/4 chicken stock 2 cups medium shrimp, peeled, deveined & uncooked 1 cup oysters, raw 14 ounces cubed herb flavored st…
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Boosting Thailand Tourism?
With tourism down dramatically many Thai companies are trying new advertising to combat the the ever growing slump they are seeing in their bottom line. It’s not enough that the world wide econ…
- November 8th, 2009
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talen32 has posted a new entry on: Maryland Meals
Sweet Potato & Cornbread Stuffing Recipe
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 cup onions, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon ground ginger 5 cups crumbled cornbre…
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Maryland Sweet Potato & Apple Salad
Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and cubed 1 apple, cored and diced 1/2 cup celery, diced 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon orange rind, grated 1/4 cup fresh orange…
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Maryland Green Bean and Mushroom Casserole
Ingredients: 1/2 cup light cream 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 1 tablespoon oliveoil 8 ounces of fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 small onion, chopped 2 cups frozen cut green beans 1/2 cup sharp cheddar chee…
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Maryland Cheddar Mashed Potatoes with Horseradish
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds Russet baking potatoes, peeled & cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 c…
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Thailand in the news Week Ending 11/07/09
The news has been dominated this week by stories pertaining to Thaksin and Cambodia but there have been a few gems to be found otherwise. Thaksin Becomes Cambodian Advisor Photo Courtesy The Nation…
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Brown Sugar Pound Cake Recipe
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, divided use 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 cups brown sugar, packed 3 large eggs 1 cup evaporated milk 2 tablespoons rum…
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Almond Honey Cake Recipe
Ingredients: 1/2 cup almonds, slivered 1 package yellow cake mix 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 cup honey 3/4 cup brewed coffee 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons orange pee…
