Find out what is being served on any airline

Want to know what is being served on Kazakhstan Air? Check out this website that lists airline meals for most airlines, complete with pictures and descriptions. Don’t say we didn’t warn you…Airline Meals.net – Airline catering * largest site about airline catering.

The reason why the fish is always on the menu

Fran Boyd emailed us the picture above to explain that she sent it to some friends of hers and, being fish-lovers I guess, they were so impressed that they made a booking to the restaurant. Interestingly the crispy fish in the photo has been on the menu since day one… and with good reason: people talk about it. More interesting than that is it’s the easiest dish to make: especially when you use the Spirit House Tamarind-Chilli Sauce which is available from your nearest Spirit House stockist.

Designer bowl at a budget price

Saw this really cool fruit bowl made from some chopsticks and a rubber band. Will have a go making it next time I visit the sushi train. More neat ideas can be found at this site: Design without Reach

Spirit house Cookbook in London

Deb was in London and found our humble cookbook in Books Etc. in Shepherd’s Bush. Other clients have found our book on sale in Bangkok as well.Spirit house Cookbook

Tradition Vs. Food Storage Laws

If you’ve every been to Chinatown the you’ve seen ducks hanging in the window- no heat lamps, and probably served warm if you order it with some rice. If all this sounds like a recipe for food poisoning, think again. Food safety officials are now realising that these ducks have been displayed and served this way for thousands of years with no known food-poisoning incidents. Apparently the way the ducks are prepared actually provides a proctective barrier against bacteria and can be displayed at ambient temperatures for 22 hours… so forget your KFC, get some duck and rice next time you’re in Chinatown.

great label makes eating fun

Found this cool diagram on a chopstick pack while surfing the net. The reason I post it here is many people ask us what you need to make a restaurant a success; part of the answer is you have to give people an experience! This small design on a chopstick pack gives people an experience, an experience that is worth talking about… does it work? Well, that packet just had me promote fujiya sushi and it didn’t cost them a cent. So give your customers an experience… that’s what they want.

A unique place to eat in Bangkok

Face Bar is on our ‘hot list’ of places to visit when we go to Bangkok. Featuring a bar, restaurant, spa and bakery in a stunning Thai house compound, this is truly a unique experience. What’s more, it is easy to get to; simply take the BTS to Thong Lor station and you’ll find Face Bar on Soi 38. Face Bar

Rice barge trip to Ayutaya from Bangkok

Around Christmas we are planning a family trip to Thailand. Part of our plan is to take an overnight trip on refurbished rice barges from Bangkok to Ayuthaya visiting temples and sites on the way. You can find out more by following the link below.

mekhalacruise.com – information on mekhalacruise.com

Yet another rice barge cruise. I think the cabins are a bit more luxurious than the previous company. Thai River Cruises by The Naga Barges