Spot the Difference (Banana Leaf Experience)

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Banana Leaf

Is one of our (the hubby and me) favorite restos

In Bangkok

It's a bit far from the city

But the food here is all worth the travel.

Banana Leaf in Bangkok however,

Is a lot different from the one

in Metro Manila

Where everything's fancy and all expensive

This one is rather similar to that

Som's Noodle House near Power Plant Mall

(That's another food place you should try)

(When you happen to pass by Rockwell Center)

Anyway for this visit, 

we had deep-fried seabass (as we usually do)

     

Check at how these 2 photos look alike.

Fun, isn't it? 

The actual food looks exactly the same

As it is presented in the menu!

We also had some stir-fry asparagus 

     

Also a bit similar to the prints, right?

(Here's my own asparagus recipe, by the way.)

Finally, 

We had pork soup

With seaweeds and egg tofu.

(Not in the menu)

Sorry guys.

We both had young coconut juice to finish up the feast.

After which, we headed off

For a 2-hour, well-deserved traditional Thai massage!

What a meal!

What a weekend!!!

Did you enjoy my photos?

Here are some more while having fun in Starbucks.

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Fun Photo Edits (with iPhone 4s)

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This is a banana choco-chip muffin from Starbucks

I had one while waiting for my hubby

For a Bourne Legacy movie date

(More like bored legacy to me, by the way!)

And here below is my

Iced caramel macchiato

I love how the caramel seemed to be 

Hanging against all odds there.

The photo images above 

Are products of my ingenuity, talent and lack of a thing to do. (LOL!)

More of the latter than anything else, really.

Since I don't have a heavy-duty LSR camera,

I use most of what I have in taking photo shots.

These include my

iPhone, free iPhone apps and two steady hands.

With a little touch of Instagram edits

My very plain captures became vivid, tempting and very real.

Here are the raw photos of the two above:

   

  I used Instagram in "tweaking" these images.

I also employed A+ Signature Lite for the "beingwell" watermark.

As well as iPhone's own editing features (e.g. crop, auto-correct colors)

Seriously!

This is the most fun I've had with any gadgets;

Especially with phones, in particular.

Here's what I made with some vegetable images, too.

Disclaimer:

Chocolate chip muffin and a creamy caramel macchiato

Are not your typical 200 calorie snacks.

Point being, I had to do extra cardio workouts

In order to burn the calories I loaded up

From this movie date.

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Having fun with Chayote!

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I took this photo with an iPhone mobile.

Obviously, it's an image of chayote strips

(sayote in Tagalog)

on top of saute'd garlic, onions and tomatoes.

I was cooking sayote stir-fried for dinner this one time.

I enjoy taking close-up images.

They look so surreal and crisp, 

don't you think?

(Just as crisp as every bite of this vegetable!)

What about chayote, though...

Chayote or sayote is shaped like a pear.

In the US, it's already referred to as the vegetable pear.

I enjoy chayote because of its crunchy texture.

It's fun to eat is all I'm saying.

This one's definitely low on calories too!

It contains 0 cholesterol and 0 saturated fats.

Simply put, it's a food for weight watchers.

You can add some shrimps into a chayote dish, 

And still maintain a low-calorie meal.

Seafood are low on calories too, you know.

Just remember to detach the shrimp's head

To have a low-cholesterol dish, as well.

Add to add more flavor, add some of

Thailand's spicy condiments, why don't yah?! 

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Thailand's Spicy Condiments

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When you eat in restaurants or food stalls in Thailand,

You will always be served with fish sauce and chili sauce.

We almost always don't use them

But we always have them by our side.

And just like their Lod Chong sweets, 

I never really fancied these condiments...

(They seemed to be too spicy for me)

However, when I tried them 

With their fish dish for instance

Like this one below,

I enjoyed them very much!

What you see by the golden fish' side is a mango salad, by the way.

This salad has a sweet, spicy, tangy taste.

It absolutely compliments this deep-fried sea bass.

If you love spicy foods

Then you'll enjoy Thailand's authentic condiments
Like I do, now.

At home, on the other hand

I make simple condiment recipes myself.

Perhaps, you'd like to try them, too!

Is there anything that doesn't go with

Soya sauce and lime?

I always have them with almost anything fried, in fact.

Plus, it's very easy to do.

Do you like spicy foods?

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Craving for Thai's Lod Chong Dessert

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Lod Chong is one of Thailand's traditional sweet treats. 

This green worm-like dessert is made from pandan and flour.

They are eaten with the syrup made from coconut.

And always served cold, with ice - crushed, cubed or otherwise.

(It's green color reminds me of sayote tops somehow...)

Lod Chong didn't appeal to me at first.

However, when I got to taste it; I was immediately converted!

I will never get tired of enjoying this crazy green noodles.

Caution however, if you are watching your weight.

I suggest Simple Cardio Workouts after having this sweet.

Believe me, it's very heavy to the tummy.

In Thailand, Lod Chong is served in restaurants and sold in food courts.

They always taste good to me wherever I buy them.

I can't make this treat at home, however.

It's a very tedious process.

But that is fine. 

I learned how to make Somtam salad, at least.

That's something to be proud of....(she said to herself).

Now, ever tried Teriyaki Sauce in your dish?

Teriyaki Sauce, anyone?

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 Kikkoman Teriyaki sauce is truly a great find!

It makes cooking time easier; and the dish flavorsome.

You really have to try it!

Make a Marinade with it even.

(Honey Teriyaki Marinade, home-made)

Now have a look at some of

Thailand's spicy sauces.

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Pomfret on Plates

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This is what a pomfret fish looks like.

I bought it from a local fresh market in Bangkok.

A bit costly, too!

Ever had one of these?

I cooked them in sour soup.

(Pomfret fish in Sour Broth)

After a good meal, how about some
authentic Thai dessert, then?!