Author Archives: Kay Cooks

Leon 4 is Germany Bound!

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The Amazing Thailand Festival 2013

I’m delighted to let you know that I will be appearing at the 9th Amazing Thailand Festival this August. The festival runs over the August Bank Holiday weekend (24th-26th), and is held at Secretts Farm in Surrey. And all proceeds … Continue reading

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Wine of the Week: Alcyone Tannat Dessert Wine

Back in the day, when I sold wine, I was frequently asked to recommend a dessert wine to go with chocolate puddings. It’s a tricky one. The more traditional sweet wines don’t really settle well with chocolate, so my answers … Continue reading

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Right Now, I Call It Project X…

… one of my new book projects … … and this lovely ingredient has just arrived to take part in it! K xx

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Thai Food Heroes: Khun Udomsak’s Kow Mun Gai, Bangkok

Khun Udomsak has been making khao mun gai on Soi Saladaeng for over a quarter of a century. It’s one of the classic Thai-Chinese dishes, made up of simply sliced poached chicken served with a bowl of broth, rice cooked in the … Continue reading

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Koh Klang and the Thailand Academy

One week back in grey London: I have a sniffly cold, a pallid complexion and I’m wearing way too many layers of clothing. It seems like a lifetime ago that I was a guest of TAT, the Tourism Authority of … Continue reading

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Thai Food Heroes: Laan Nam Prik Goong Siap

Khun Prawee Sangthong runs a tiny restaurant in the village of Suk Samran in Ranong. Named Laan Nam Prik Goong Siap after her most famous dish, it epitomises the idea of the one dish restaurant. Even though she serves other … Continue reading

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Pic of the Day: The Som Tum Girl

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Thai Food Heroes: Mali & Anchalee at Puong Thong, Chiang Mai

There couldn’t be a Thai Food Heroes series which didn’t mention the fabulous Puong Thong restaurant in Chiang Mai. I’ve known Mali and Anchalee Ti Aree for nearly ten years now and, quite simply, Mali is one of the finest … Continue reading

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Leon: Family & Friends Goes USA

Delighted to see the first US reviews for Leon: Family & Friends appearing online ahead of its publication this week. It’s available on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble and at all finest booksellers in 50 states!

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