30Mar / 2012

An edible cookbook? Why not!

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This is a Hipmunk post from Jodi Ettenberg of Legal Nomads

A creative project from German design firm Korefe takes a cookbook and makes it different… and edible.

Made from fresh pasta that can actually be baked into a dish of lasagna, the quirky cookbook actually turns into one great looking meal! Unfortunately this is only a special project for a German publishing house and not being sold individually, but extra points for a great concept.

Per Korefe:

“The first and only cookbook you can actually read, cook and eat. Made out of 100% fresh pasta it can be opened, filled with ingredients and finally be cooked.”

And the finished product:

I hope they start selling them because it would make for a very fun gift.

-Jodi

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13Mar / 2012

A whole new way to look at guacomole

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This is a Hipmunk post from Jodi Ettenberg of Legal Nomads

Part of what makes travel so interesting for me is its ability to take the familiar and make it totally unfamiliar once again. Be it a simple bus ride turning into a huge adventure to a newfound appreciation for sunsets around the world, there’s no shortage of ways to be surprised as you move.

The video below is an embodiment of the same principle, taking a familiar concept to a whole other level. Created by stop-motion animator Adam Pesapane (aka PES) the animated short below will change the way you look at guacamole forever.

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(If this looks familiar, you’ve probably seen his popular short, “Western Spaghetti.”)

-Jodi

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06Mar / 2012

Dim sum in Thailand? Why not!

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This is a Hipmunk post from Jodi Ettenberg of Legal Nomads

Back in May of last year, I posted about the 10 Thai foods that will make your mouth water. I’m back in Thailand now after a fall in Morocco and Turkey and I realize I’ve left one thing out: the dim sum, steamed deliciousness that one normally associates with China.

With all the wonderful street eats on offer, I’ve noticed a proliferation of huge steaming drums in all the night markets, from thick bbq pork buns to tiny wontons to steamed crab, still in the shell. For 40 cents a pop (80 for two) it’s hard to turn down and I obviously had to try them all before sharing them here

And the closeups:

Steamed crab, in the half shell -

Steamed shrimp & veggie shumai:

And of course, mochi for dessert, stuffed with thick red bean paste:

It’s a reminder to me that while the traditionally Thai dishes are delicious, I’d be remiss not to try some of the other food on offer, from Chinese-style crispy pork to these glorious dim sum treats.

Where to get it: Sunday night walking street, Chiang Mai, inside the courtyard of Wat Sum Pow.