The WELL: inkwell.vue.320: James Oseland, "Cradle of Flavor"

#107: fat and sassy and laying eggs (wiggly) Tue 25 Mar 08 10:43

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:43:00 PDT

New May Wah, back in the corner with the fresh asian herbs. [Read entire topic]

#106: Which is better - one or two? (smash) Tue 25 Mar 08 10:35

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:35:00 PDT

Really? I was there just last Friday, but did not think to look for it. [Read entire topic]

#105: fat and sassy and laying eggs (wiggly) Tue 25 Mar 08 00:45

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:45:00 PDT

tons of it on Clement St. this week. [Read entire topic]

#104: Which is better - one or two? (smash) Mon 24 Mar 08 23:59

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:59:00 PDT

Score! I was at Berkeley Bowl today, and found fresh (although a bit long in the tooth) turmeric. I bought a fistful of it to put into the freezer. [Read entire topic]

#103: fat and sassy and laying eggs (wiggly) Tue 18 Mar 08 13:40

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:40:00 PDT

This Saturday I'll be using the book to cook for some friends from Singapore. Not sure what to make, but it's going to be meaty. [Read entire topic]

#102: a plague of cilantro (cjp) Tue 18 Mar 08 12:53

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:53:00 PDT

I've used the frozen coconut milk (and the frozen grated coconut), too, with great results. It tastes even fresher than the canned ones to me, and so it's great whenever I've needed to really highlight the coconut flavor, like a coconut ice cream or a haupia filling.

Now I need to start planning a trip to magical Indonesia... this cookbook has really inspired me! [Read entire topic]

#101: Which is better - one or two? (smash) Thu 6 Mar 08 23:32

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:32:00 PST

I totally agree about Bali. We got out of Kuta as soon as we could, and headed to the North, where there were almost no tourists in sight, even during x-mas season. [Read entire topic]

#100: Cynthia Dyer-Bennet (cdb) Wed 5 Mar 08 09:46

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:46:00 PST

mmm... coconut milk...

I have lovely chunk of butternut squash in my fridge, along with a couple of chicken breasts and some bok choy, plus a can of coconut milk in the cupboard. I'm seeing a Thai-ish chicken/pumpkin curry on the menu for this evening. Thanks for the inspiration, James! [Read entire topic]

#99: James Oseland (jamesoseland) Tue 4 Mar 08 17:41

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:41:00 PST

Sorry, I did miss that post.

Don't-miss food stops:

Penang, Malaysia: For SE Asia's best street food, plus (possible, though I am not certain) cooking lessons

Singapore: Definitely cooking classes here, though I can't recommend any specific ones

Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia: Home to what is arguably Indonesia's best food

Central Java, Indonesia: Including Yogyakarta, Malang, and Solo (and countless villages in between), great food and sights

Bali: Because in spite of all the mega hotels and foreign tourists it really is magical

Regarding coconut milk: The frozen variety tends to be of very good quality--I highly recommend it. [Read entire topic]

#98: Which is better - one or two? (smash) Mon 3 Mar 08 15:32

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:32:00 PST

When I was shopping at 99 Ranch, I saw frozen coconut milk. Is there any dis/advantage to using that? [Read entire topic]