27Mar / 2013

Great photo essay on foods from Thailand

This is a Hipmunk post from Jodi Ettenberg of Legal Nomads.

Jordan and Skyler McDonald recently left their jobs in Atlanta – Jordan a consultant and Skyler an attorney – to travel the world together. Like many travelers, they decided to host their experiences publicly on a site called 180 Degrees West. As a fan of Thai food and food photography, I wanted to highlight their great photoessay here, since it captures in a photoessay the essence of what makes discovering the world so great. Two of their photos are below, but you can check out the full photoessay in all its colourful glory.

We’ve posted about Thai food before – here and here – but the McDonalds’ full-page photos left us drooling with some new foods to feature.

Enjoy!

-Jodi

Stewed pork from the night market at Suk Soi 38, by 180 Degrees West

Sweet coconut pancakes at the side of the road, by 180 Degrees West

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15Mar / 2013

Egg Coffee in Vietnam

Jodi Ettenberg Legal nomads

This is a Hipmunk post from Jodi Ettenberg of Legal Nomads.

I don’t usually cross-post from my site, but I think the glories of egg coffee should be shared far and wide.

While I’m currently living in Ho Chi Minh City, I’ve been trying to visit other places in Vietnam, such as the beachside towns of Mui Ne and Vung Tau, and of course Hanoi. It was in Hanoi that I tried egg coffee, something that does not exist in the South of Vietnam. Tasting like a Cadbury Creme Egg had a baby with a cup of Joe, it was sweet, rich and absolutely delicious.

Egg Coffee, Photo by Jodi Ettenberg

For those who want to get the recipe for the above deliciousness, hop on over to Legal Nomads. I had to ask quite a few people for the recipe and then tested it in Saigon – well worth the legwork: it’s fabulous.

Bon appetit!

-Jodi

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02Mar / 2013

Chicken in a Soda Can

This is a Hipmunk post from Jodi Ettenberg of Legal Nomads.

Another interesting chicken dish from Vietnam: Ga Tan.

Literally meaning “fall-off-the-bone chicken”, they are simmered in a variety of medicinal herbs (a recipe originally from China) and said to be good for your health. I found this one in Hanoi, but they are not always available face down in soda cans. (Though bonus to this woman for her presentation skills!)

Not for the squeamish, but interesting to discover (and quite tasty). Also not your usual chicken soup!