Hiring Atlanta Limousine For a Business Trip

 Atlanta is the home to "the real thing". Yes, I mean home to the biggest soft drink company in the world. The city is also the world headquarters of AT&T Mobility, and Delta Air Lines, and the neighborhood also has headquarters of UPS and Home Depot. In fact, the city has the third largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies, and if we widen our view, we will see that 75% of Fortune1000 companies have their presence in the Atlanta metropolitan area. That is why, so many limousine services have cropped up in this areas, and let me tell you not all the Atlanta limousine services are good. Therefore, when it comes to travel on a limo Atlanta for a business meeting in the city, I advise extreme caution. Do not hire a limo in Atlanta for a business trip until you have got the answers to the following questions:  How many people can accommodate comfortably? You need to know that because often on a business trip, people end up conducting a small in-team meeting before the actual meeting with the client. Ask if you will get a stable platform inside the Atlanta limo to hold your laptop, and notebook still while you show your presentation to your client or colleagues. If you are hiring an Atlanta limousine to transport your clients from airport to your office and from your office to the airport then make sure the chauffeur knows his way around city, and also ensure that he is punctual in picking up and dropping your client. Inquire about the quality and comfort of the limo you will hire for the purpose as well because your client's limo ride to your office will be the first interaction between you and him, so it better be good.  Take an Atlanta limo for a business lunch Conducting business over meal is not an alien concept, not at least for Atlanta that not only holds many business headquarters, but it also holds the headquarters of the most powerful brand in the world. Many businesses get conduced over lunch in this city. Hence, many restaurants and hotels provide a perfect setting for such power lunches. If you are visiting this city on business then I will suggest making a list of possible hotels and restaurants you can take your client to fro business lunch, as the quality of lunch will also perform a crucial role in business decision. Popular business lunch destinations in Atlanta You can take your client on your rented Atlanta limousine to any of the following restaurants for business launch. Carro De Boi Cuisine: Diner, Steak House, Business Lunch Address: 8612 Roswell Rd, Atlanta Nan Thai Fine Dining Cuisine: Thai Address: 1350 Spring St NW Atlanta, GA City Grill Cuisine:American Address: 50 Hurt Plz SE Atlanta, GA Blimpie Cuisine: American, Deli/Sandwich/Subs, Fast Food, Business Lunch Address: 1151 Gordon St Sw, Atlanta Conclusion There are many more destinations that provide you a quite place so that you can conduct your business. Once you are through with the business, and you have some spare time then consider taking a look around Fox Theatre, High Museum of Art, the Center for Puppetry Arts, and Georgia Museum of Contemporary Art on your Atlanta limousine. At the end of the business trip, you will feel that hiring a limo in Atlanta was wise decision.     

Tomato paste.

Tomato paste.
Garnish.
9 seeds, dried chilli.
3 tomatoes, cut into small pieces of meat balls.
9 garlic cloves.
Streaky pork, cut into small pieces 1 / 4 cup.
Soy sauce 2 tbsp.
Fish sauce 1 tsp.
Vegetable oil 1 tsp.
Vegetables such as cucumbers, beans.
Tomato types.
Cabbage, Chinese cabbage.
How to do it.
1. Pound dried chilies and garlic together thoroughly.
2. Streaky pork fried with onions, yellow oil. Put on a pound of tomatoes and fry the onion into the tomato sauce, simmer until cooked tender beef seasoned with a little soy sauce, fish sauce, stir it around.
3. Lap, eating a bowl with fresh vegetables.

How to Pick the Best Local Food Delivery Service

Selecting a local delivery service seems like an easy task, but once you see how many services are out there it can be a bit more difficult. Following are four questions that will help you determine where you want to place your order today.1. What type of food do you want to eat?This is the first thing you have to make up your mind about. Most delivery services will cater to specific types of food so you will have to get everyone to agree on one food type before you can choose a delivery service. For instance, if everyone is craving Thai but a couple people want steak, you aren't likely to find suitable options for everyone at the same delivery service.Once you determine what type of food you want to order you can cut your options way down. You can completely eliminate a lot of services which don't cater to the type of food you want. Eventually you will determine your favorite services for different types of food and this entire process will be unnecessary.2. How fast do you need your food delivered?Some delivery services are much faster when it comes to preparing food and delivering than others. Those that cook every ordered meal fresh at the time of delivery tend to be a bit slower than those that have their most popular foods already prepared and ready for heating on the go. Most customers like the fresh foods that are prepared at the time of order but remember those services may not deliver as fast since it takes time to cook delicious foods as they are ordered.If you need very fast turnaround you should call the delivery service and see if they can accommodate your time frame. Many will not be able to which narrows down your options even more. Just remember that fast food is not always the best food.3. Where do you need your food delivered?You have to consider where certain delivery services will go for a delivery. If you are too far off their route they will not be able to deliver to your home or business, but may allow you to drive to them for a pick up. Just by eliminating services that cannot deliver to your location you narrow down your options considerably.4. Do you require specialty foods, such as organic or vegetarian selections?This is the most important thing to consider when ordering from a food delivery service. If you need your food to be prepared in certain ways or if you require a certain diet be accommodated you will have to closely study each menu to find services that can accommodate your needs. Some services may allow you to place a special order, but others will prepare meals straight from their listed menus only.If you have a special diet it is best to find the delivery services that can create delicious foods in line with your needs and stick with them. This will completely eliminate the need to find the best delivery service every time you want to order out.You can also ask around to friends and relatives to see if they recommend a particular deliver service in your area. You will still need to know what type of food you want to order for this to work.

3 New American Cuisine Restaurants Worth a Visit in Chicago

New restaurants open in Chicago everyday.Unfortunately, restaurants also close in Chicago everyday.It's a cut-throat business in a cut-throat market. Here today, gone tomorrow is unfortunately the norm instead of the exception.If "institutions" like Le Fancais, Trio, Ambria and Gordon can close their doors for the last time, what hope is there for a newcomer?However, people keep trying. New restaurants open in Chicago everyday. The best ones will stick around because they are good and deserve your business.Here are 3 new American Cuisine Restaurants that I think you should try out soon. They will probably be here next year -- they are good enough to stay around -- but you never know.Abigail's American BistroSuper-Chef Michael Paulson is the chef/owner force behind this neighborhood spot that seeks to bring fine dining out away from the Loop.In my opinion, he has succeeded dramatically.Duck with honey-onion marmalade, beef short ribs with sweet potato gnocchi, mushroom veal meatloaf with shiitake sauce and sticky toffee pudding for dessert are all winners. But be sure to start with the fennel-crusted scallions with caramelized cauliflower or you will be wishing you did.This has the potential to bring foodies away from the city and become a true destination.Abigail's American Bistro is presently at 493 Roger Williams Ave. in Highland ParkBranch 27The chef at Branch 27, John Manion, calls his spot a modern tavern or gastro-pub. I think this means he can basically cook anything he wants.And he does.Flatbreads, grilled salads, steak tartar, striped bass and goose sausage all are on the menu -- and all are excellent.Be sure to go on a Sunday soon and have a $5 Svedka Bloody Mary (available all day long.)Branch 27 can be found for the moment at 1371 W. Chicago Ave.BrowntroutThis storefront bistro has the potential to become a fixture in its neighborhood. But only if it "takes" with the neighbors. So many like it have come and gone long before they really had a chance.Chef/partner, Sean Sanders, is striving hard to make sure it has that chance.He mixes in crazy things like falafel dogs and Spam salads -- that can become a cherished fav -- along with really good dining dishes like Mint Creek Farm lamb with rutabaga smashed potatoes, pork shoulder Canadian walleye, Lake Erie perch and Bouchot mussels.In fact, the menu is a bit seafood heavy -- but,hey, it is called "Browntrout" after all.Finish with the crowd favorite cherry fallen chocolate souffle.Visit Browntrout soon and make sure it sticks around at 4111 N. Lincoln Ave.You never know....

How to Order Dinner Online

Ordering your dinner through an online takeout service seems like such a simple task. Most restaurants are taking orders for delivery and pick up online and millions of people log on to order dinner at least occasionally. Yet, such a simple task can sometimes turn into a negative at-home dining experience if you don't know how to properly order delivery online.The following tips will help you order what you want from the best restaurants, receive it in a timely manner, and enjoy it while piping hot.Know What You WantOne of the most common ways to go wrong when ordering from a food delivery service is to not know what you want. Even the best restaurants cannot deliver exactly what you want if you aren't clear on what you want. This mostly becomes a problem if you want to order something that isn't exactly on the menu or you want to request modifications to a menu item.If you see exactly what you want on the menu then it's simple to just order it, but if you need to make some modifications from a menu item you have to be very clear on what you want. If your delivery service does not offer a place to state exactly what you want through the online ordering system you should call them up and ask if they can make modifications. Some delivery services will take special requests but others will not.Never just place an order for the closest thing to what you want on the menu. If it isn't exactly what you want call them up and ask about making changes. This way you know what you are getting will be what you want.Get to Know the MenuBefore ordering online, take the time to get to know the menu. If you have never used this delivery service before you will need to spend a bit of time seeing what they offer, what their price ranges are, and what serving sizes they offer. Consider everything you might like to order including appetizers, desserts and side items.If you have ordered from this delivery service before you should still look through for new items, changes in pricing, or changes in order sizes available. Only after you know everything offered can you make an educated decision on what you want.Consider Delivery TimesOne common complaint customers make about delivery services is that they take too much time getting to their home. You have to be reasonable when it comes to time since the service needs to prepare your food as well as food for all of their other customers ordering at the same time. You also need to allow time for the food to actually make its way to your home.It helps if you know about what time you would like to eat and call in advance. This gives the food time to be prepared and delivered to your home. If it gets there a bit early it will stay warm in its packaging until you are ready to eat. That is always better then sitting with fork in hand, mouth watering, waiting for delivery.Ordering dinner from an online delivery service should be simple and fast. It is meant to be convenient and if you know what you want, know what is on the menu, and keep reasonable expectations in mind it will be just that.

The Secret Is In The Sauce A Raw Food Chef Taste Trick

        My name is Jennifer Cornbleet, but sometimes when I'm cooking, my alter-ego -- 'Saucy Susan's takes over.ย  You see, I love what sauces do for the flavor and texture of a recipe, and I'm always looking for ways to sauce-up a meal or snack.
The problem is that I don't like what the ingredients in traditional sauces do for my waistline or my arteries.ย  That's why it was important to me to re-imagine sauces in both of my raw cookbooks, Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 People and Raw for Dessert.

You might be wondering what kind of sauce recipes would be appropriate to a desserts cookbook.  Raw food sauce recipes, like their traditional counterparts, can be sweet or savory. Some of my favorite raw food sauces serve as the crowning glory' on ice cream sundaes.
So in this article, I'd like to invite everyone to get sauced' the healthy way...with some delicious raw food sauce recipes that you can whip up in no time.
It's the Sauce, Silly
Do you know where a lot of the flavor can be found in a dish?  That's right!ย  In the sauce.ย  After all, isn't fettuccine just pasta until you spoon on Alfredo Sauce? Isn't a vegetable spring roll just bunny food' until you give it a whole new personality by drizzling on a spicy, flavorful Thai-style peanut sauce?
Imagine ice cream without hot fudge sauce.ย  Or think about where a certain fast food giant would be today if it served two all-beef patties,  lettuce, cheese, pickles and onion, on a sesame seed without special sauce'?.
It's easy to see that to get more flavor into every bite, the secret is in the sauce. ย What is less easy to see is that the ingredients that go into typical sauces โ€“ like butter, cream, high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, refined sugars, etc โ€“ are not healthy.
For example, there are 850 Calories in a single serving of Fettuccine Alfredo from Olive Garden and 432 of those calories are from fat.ย  ย As for the Big Mac, it has about 560 calories...with nearly 100 of them coming from the sauce which is made from salad dressing, pickles, and brown sugar.
Dessert sauces are the biggest culprits when it comes to sneaking in fat and calories.ย  A two-tablespoon serving of a commercial hot fudge sauce manufactured by Smuckers, for example, has 4.5 grams of fat and 18 grams of sugar.ย  That doesn't sound so bad if you can limit yourself to just two tablespoons...but I know that I can't!
There are other problems with traditional sauces, too, that occur because of the processed foods used to make them.ย  The recent problem with commercial peanut butter underscores how much healthier it is to use ingredients that come straight from your garden...or your local farmer.
That's the whole theory behind the raw food movement:ย  using fresh, local ingredients to make delicious meals and snacks.ย  So I've found ways to make Alfredo without the cream...peanut sauce without the processing...and lip-smacking dessert sauces without a hint of refined sugar.
Care to join me for a dip into sauces?
Raw Food Sauce Recipe Ideas
Raw food sauces are (you've heard this phrase before) delicious and nutritious.ย  For example, my recipe for raw food Fettuccine Alfredo dresses translucent ribbons of pale green zucchini with a sauce made from soaked cashews and a tasty spice blend.ย  Believe me; you won't miss the cream or the butter (or the fat and calories).
If you like your sauces green instead of white, try my raw food Pesto.ย  Like the original, my recipes calls for basil leaves, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pine nuts.ย  The only difference is that the pine nuts are raw instead of roasted.
One of my favorite raw food sauce recipes is the Mock Peanut Sauce that I created for Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 People. Traditionally, this sauce calls for roasted peanuts, but I use raw almond butter instead.ย  As well as retaining more nutrients, I think raw almond butter actually tastes better in the recipe.
You can make your own almond butter or purchase it in stores.ย  Just make sure you choose raw almond butter.
Mock Peanut Sauce

1/2 cup raw almond butter
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons tamari
1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic
1/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Dash cayenne
Dash salt
Place all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth

This simple raw food sauce can be kept for up to five days in the refrigerator.ย  Drizzle it over your favorite veggies at lunch or dinner or use it as a dipping sauce to add Asian flair to the cruditรฉs your serve at your next party.
Every Day Is Sundae
I created my raw food Chocolate Ganache Fudge Sauce for all the chocoholics I know (including me!), but I never miss a chance to introduce people to my rich, nutty Caramel Sauce.ย  Instead of the butter and sugar of a traditional caramel, this nutty brown sauce call for dates, cashews, vanilla...and dark agave syrup.
Agave syrup (also called nectar) is a natural sweetener made from the juice of the agave plant. I use the dark version in this recipe to give the caramel a deep, molasses-like flavor and color.
Raw Food Caramel Sauce Recipe

1/2 cup raw cashew butter
1/2 cup dark agave syrup
1/2 cup Date Paste (see below)
2 tablespoons vanilla extra
1/8 teaspoon salt


Place all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

Date Paste is made by soaking Medjool dates in filtered water and then processing the fruit along with the soaking water into a paste-y consistency.
This caramel sauce is a โ€˜natural' when it comes to topping off a raw food ice cream sundae where nut milk replaces the dairy variety.ย  It's also amazing on top of cake or in-between the layers.
For a really decadent dessert, you can drizzle Caramel Sauce and Chocolate Sauce over ice cream and top with crushed raw nuts and dried fruits.ย  Amazing!
When You Want to Warm Up After a Cool Down
Like the savory raw food Mock Peanut Sauce above, the sweet raw food Caramel Sauce can be stored in the refrigerator.ย  To take the โ€˜chill off' before serving, follow this simple process:

Place 2 inches of water in a saucepan and bring to boil.
Turn off the heat.
Place a small bowl of sauce in the hot waterย  (The sides of the bowl should be high enough so that the water from the saucepan cannot flow into the sauce)
Let sit for 20 minutes
Stir to achieve proper consistency.

As an alternative, you can place the bowl in a food dehydrator at 105 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
Interested in buying a dehydrator?ย  Want to know where to get raw nuts?ย  I've got information about products and ingredients I use and recommend at Raw Food Equipment and Serving Ware. There's a quick description and when I've been able to find them, links to purchase items at Amazon.com
Enjoy!      

2 easy to cook Thai dishes

To help you celebrate the Thai New Year, which takes place during 13th - 15th April, I have put together to very tasty and popular dishes that you can prepare and cook quite easily and impress your family and friends in the process. So lets get started.
Sweet chilli chicken stir fry This stir fry is simplicity itself - it not only tastes great but is low in fat, too
Serves 2 Ready in 15 minutes
2tbsp vegetable oil 4 chicken breasts, sliced thinly A handful green beans, trimmed 2 sachets Sweet Chilli & Garlic Stir Fry Sauce Jasmine rice, to serve

Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan until hot. Add the chicken slices and stir fry for 2-3 minutes. Then add the beans.
Continue to stir fry until the chicken is cooked through and tender, and the beans are cooked but still have bite.
Add the sweet chilli and garlic stir fry sauce and toss to coat. Remove from the heat and serve with jasmine rice.

Pork fried with Thai red curry paste
Using curry paste gives you concentrated flavour in an instant and works really well with all types of meat
Serves 2 Ready in 10 minutes
2tbsp vegetable oil 1tbsp Red Curry Paste 275g pork fillet, trimmed and finely sliced 175g green beans 2tbsp Fish Sauce 1tbsp Coconut Cream 1tsp sugar Rice noodles or jasmine rice, to serve

Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan, add the Thai red curry paste and stir well. Add the pork and stir fry for a minute or two until the meat is cooked through.
Add the beans, fish sauce, coconut cream and sugar, and stir thoroughly. Cook for 2-3 minutes then transfer to a serving dish.
Serve with rice noodles or steamed jasmine rice

If you stick to these easy to follow recipes, I have no doubt that you and your dinner guest will have a cracking time, while some will be trying to get the recipes off you to use themselves. Enjoy.

A Guide To Thai Food

Thai food has become increasingly popular in the western world during the past decade. Many Thai restaurants have sprung up in all the major cities and town. This article is a brief introduction to tasty Thai food.
Food from Thailand has become increasingly popular in the western world during the past decade. Many Thai restaurants have sprung up in all the major cities and town. Thai food can be found available as pre cooked ready meals in the major supermarkets along with many of the main ingredients if one chooses to have a go at cooking it at home.
There are good reasons why Thai food has become so popular. Many more people are discovering Thailand and its exotic cuisine whilst on holiday and wish to be reminded after returning home. The rise in living standards has given people more opportunities to eat out and try previously unaffordable eastern dishes.
Thai food is renowned for being full of flavour and spice. The Thais like their food very spicy and to the western palate this can often make the food inedible, being far too hot. Fortunately the food can be eaten with fewer spices whilst keeping its full fresh flavour.ย Thai dishes are quick to cook, most taking less than 12 minutes to prepare.
Thai food is usually eaten with rice or noodles, which compliment the main dishes, such as curries, stir fries, salads, soups and sauces. Thai food is usually a mixture of salty, hot, sweet and sour tastes.Some of the most popular Thai dishes include Green Curry, Somtam, Tom Kha and Tom Yam.
Thais usually eat with a spoon but chopsticks can be used for eating noodles.
Thais take their food seriously and often use the phrase 'have you eaten yet?' as a greeting instead of the commonly used 'hello' that most westerners use. They also have a popular phrase 'full heart' to sum up their feeling of contentment after eating a good meal.

Catering Company offers Authentic Thai Food in Tampa, FL

If you are planning a special event and are looking for a caterer, we recommend Thai Treats. Your guests will not soon forget the dishes and tastes of authentic Thai Food. Perfect for lunches, dinners, corporate events, weddings, picnics and special events. Visit their website today Catering Thai Food Dishes Tampa, FL.
Thai Treats cooks up an authentic Thai dish for large and small events. The company is based out of Largo and services the surrounding area. The taste of every dish is inspired by true Thai cooking. Pad Thai, Coconut Soup, Thai Sausage and many more offer customers a sensational meal you can not find anywhere else. Each meal is prepared from scratch, meaning that ingredients like coconut are shredded by hand. The preparation and cooking takes time, but the final dish is an exciting blend of Thai spices and tastes.
After first trying authentic Thai food, it became difficult to find a restaurant that could match Thai Treats. The recipes called for ingredients that were not fresh, spices and tastes had been curbed to American tastes; overall the dishes were nothing close to the authenticity and unrestrained tastes that Thai Treats had to offer.
Citizens of Thailand uphold their families traditions of cooking. The recipes, spices, preparation and cooking methods are passed along from one generation to the next. Thai Treats upholds a traditional preparation and authentic taste and delivers outstanding Thai Food you can not find anywhere else. The catering is great for dinners, lunches, picnics and other special events. If you are planning a catered event do check out the Thai Treats menu for a meal your guests won't soon forget. Visit their website for pricing and information Catering Thai Food Dishes Tampa, FL, Largo, Clearwater and St Pete!

Are You A Novice At Cooking Thai Food

        Thai food is getting so popular throughout the world that more and more folks are starting to prepare it at home. But, you'll find a couple of things you need to understand before you pull out the recipe book and start cooking.It is crucial that you recognize the value of utilizing fresh ingredients. You will likely be quite disappointed if you spend time in your kitchen to prepare your first Thai dish and it does not taste like you expected it to. The typical problem if this happens, is because of old ingredients. Making a comparison between lemongrass that's fresh compared to packaged is an excellent test. You will taste the difference. However, you'll find a few instances where it is ok to settle for frozen ingredients. Items similar to pandan, kaffir lime leaves as well as galangal may only be obtainable at your local store in the freezer section.Among the fantastic things about preparing Thai food is you don't need dozens of different cooking devices. A wok is the principal tool that is used since much of the food is prepared as a stir fry. In addition, you will need spatulas and spoons for the wok. If you don't have a wok, you can make use of a deep frying pan, but a wok is the preferred method.A pestle & mortar is another thing utilized regularly in a Thai kitchen area. Normally, this pair is made of stone or some sort of pottery. For convenience, you'll find many who will utilize a food processor. However genuine cooks swear by the "old school" technique of pounding the herbs and spices together since it creates a more powerful aroma.A pestle & morter is really still utilized even by those who prefer a food processor. It is a lot better to make use of when you are working with whole spices (coriander) and in addition it works better for lemongrass. A coffee maker makes an excellent alternative for the whole spices you use.One more "must have" item in your kitchen is a rice cooker. Rice is a staple of Thai food and could be utilized as part of a breakfast, lunch or dinner meal preparation. It makes a good deal of sense to invest in a rice cooker if you really enjoy Thai food since you will use it with every single meal that you prepare because it's so easy. You may substitute a stainless steel pot for the rice cooker, but many folks find that it's worth the investment to get a rice cooker.

Spa Cuisine Khao Mok Gai (Thai Rice Curry With Herbed Chicken) By Chiva-Som

Nutrients Per Serving
Kilocalories     403.5Protein     27.46gCarbohydrate     56.84gFat, Total     6.92g
Cucumber relish
Ingredients
300ml  rice vinegar260g  honey360g  cucumber, peeled, cored and finely chopped4tbsp  long red chillies, finely chopped3tbsp  chopped coriander
Method
In a saucepan, bring vinegar and honey to the boil. Stir frequently until the honey has dissolved and continue to cook for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat. Once cooled, add cucumber, chillies and coriander and stir well. Set aside until ready to serve.
Thai rice curry with herbed chicken
Ingredients
60ml  coconut milk1 shallot, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped4 chicken breasts, skinned and boned1tbsp curry powder ผtsp turmeric powder300g brown jasmine rice3tbsp soy sauce1tbsp miso paste4 cardamom pods1 bay leaf1 cinnamon stick
Method
Heat the coconut milk in a large saucepan or casserole dish with a lid. Add shallot, garlic and ginger, cook over a low to medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Add chicken and turn up the heat until it is evenly browned. Add curry powder and turmeric powder and stir well to evenly coat chicken. Add rice, soy sauce and miso paste, and stir well. Pour in 250 ml water and stir well. Add cardamom pods, bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 30-35 minutes or until the rice is cooked and tender. Remove from heat and leave to stand for 10 minutes with the lid on. After 10 minutes, fluff the rice with a fork and discard cardamom pods, bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Serve rice curry warm with cucumber relish on the side.
Chiva-Som Spa Cuisine Concept & Philosophy
Chiva-Som has won many international awards for outstanding spa cuisine, notably the Conde Nast Award for best Spa Cuisine and the Spa Asia Crystal Award for Best Spa Cuisine Menu. You culinary senses will be treated when you check into Chiva-Som.
Our concept is to provide healthy cuisine but with so many flavors you will never notice it's good for you! We will introduce you to the freshest produce delicately mixed with fresh herbs and spices to create flavors that will scintillate the senses and create delicious dining experiences. Our view of spa cuisine is that the moderation should be in the ingredients, not the flavor.
Chiva-Som chefs create daily menus to offer the widest range of dishes to suit a healthy lifestyle while satisfying your appetite. We include the tenderest steaks, the tastiest lamb, the softest chicken, the most delicate fish and the freshest vegetables combined with local herbs and spices to produce great tasting dishes.
Our philosophy is that our guests should take away not just a memory but also an experience which is why all of our dishes can be made at home using ingredients that can be purchased anywhere. We offer spa cooking classes and the Chiva-Som cookbook where the secrets of a healthy diet can be learned and applied at home.
For more information please visit Spa cuisine site  

Top 10 Must-Not-Miss Thai Food

        Thai cuisine is one of the best gourmets in the world. It is well known for the diversity of ingredients, outstanding spiciness and ample medicinal properties. Most of Thai food is cooked and refined with more than two types of herbs or spices which are beneficial to health. The (mostly unconscious) principle Thai food is the balance of five flavors which are spicy, salty, sweet, sour and bitter. The one indispensible ingredient which is generally used in seasoning a majority of Thai cuisine is fish sauce. Thai food is eaten either as a single dish or with rice. Steamed rice is the staple food although sticky rice is more popular in the north and northeast of Thailand. Thai food is one of many things that you should not miss while you are traveling in this beautiful "Land of Smiles". Since there are numberless delectable Thai dishes, I am writing this guideline for you to select the most distinctive and authentic ones out of the plethora of Thai signature dishes. The following list is a top 10 rank of Thai food that you must not miss. The consideration and ranking is based on the popularity, uniqueness and authenticity of the delicacies. Here are the winners.10. Kai Pad Med Mamuang Himmapan (Stir-Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts)Even though Kai Pad Med Mamuang Himmapan does not represent the overview of Thai food but it is a very nice treat to your bland taste buds. Since it is by no means spicy or hot, this slightly sweet and salty chicken fried with crunchy cashew nuts is aptly satiating for children or beginners who are not used to spices. 9. Por Pia Tord (Fried Spring Roll)Fried spring roll is one of the most popular appetizers among foreigners because it is not spicy and comes with sweet and sour dip. Spring rolls are crispy pastries with fried vegetable fillings. Though spring rolls are commonplace in many Southeast Asian countries, Thai Por Pia is different in flavors with a special dip prepared from Japanese apricot. 8. Panaeng (Meat in Spicy Coconut Cream)Panaeng can be cooked using either pork, chicken or beef. Panaeng tastes like Thai red curry but the coconut milk sauce is relatively thicker and richer. Compared to Thai red curry, Panaeng is mildly spicy and sweet. Paneang is best served with warm steamed rice. There is nothing to dislike about Panaeng expect the fact that it can be too greasy or fleshy for some people. 7. Som Tam (Spicy Papaya Salad)Som Tam is one of the most popular foods among Thai people for its fiercely spicy and sour flavors. Som Tam, which literally means "Sour Pounded", is a spicy salad made from a mix of fresh vegetables including shredded unripened papaya, yardlong beans and tomato. Som Tam is unique that the spicy dressing and salad vegetables are pounded and mixed in the mortar using a pestle. Somtam is usually served with grilled chicken and sticky rice. Som Tam is good for your health that it contains no fat, low calorie and high vitamins. This is a truly authentic Thai dish that will make a great impression. The only reason why I'm ranking Som Tam at No.7 (though it deserves higher rank) is its strong spiciness that might leave your tongue burned and swollen. Just say "Mai phed" (not spicy) to your waiter if you really want to try. 6. Moo Sa-Te (Grilled Pork Sticks with Turmeric)This tantalizing sweet-flavored grilled pork sticks are refined with rich, juicy sauce made of turmeric and curry powder. Moo Sa-Te makes a savory hors d'oeuvres that will appease any taste buds. These juicy grilled pork sticks are usually served with two saucy dips โ€“ one is a mildly spicy thick sauce with ground peanuts, coconut milk and curry powder and another one is a sweet and sour vinegar sauce with chopped shallot, pepper and cucumber to mitigate its oiliness. 5. Tom Yam Kai (Spicy Chicken Soup)Chicken soup is very good to eat when you have a cold but Tom Yam Kai or spicy chicken soup is a yummy treat that you will fall in love with just in a first sip. Tom Yam Kai is a clear chicken soup seasoned with a blend of chili, lime and fish sauce. The broth is simmered with Thai herbs as lemon grass, shallot and galangal which give it a unique and satiating aroma. My foreign friends order this tasty soup anywhere they go so you should not miss it by any means! 4. Tom Kha Kai (Chicken in Coconut Milk Soup)Although Tom Kha Kai is another variation of chicken soup, it deserves the No.4 because of its unparalleled taste and popularity. Similar to Tom Yam Kai, the broth is prepared with many types of Thai herbs with the special addition of coconut milk that makes this soup unique. Though the soup is seasoned with chili, lime and fish sauce just like Tom Kha Kai, thanks to the coconut milk, the broth is milder and less spicy. This is probably more liked by non-spicy eaters. 3. Kang Keaw Wan Kai (Green Chicken Curry)Since we are having three dishes in a row made of "Kai", you would have guessed that it is chicken in English. Not that chicken is particularly popular in Thai cuisine; it is usually used in most curry and soup. Kang Kiew Wan, literally translated as "Sweet Green Curry", is nicely sweet and slightly spicy and tastes very delightful with a proper blend of the spiciness from green curry chili paste, blandness from coconut milk, sweetness of sugar and saltiness of fish sauce. It is usually eaten with steamed rice or served as a sauce to rice noodle known as "Kanom Jeen" likewise to how you eat Spaghetti. 2. Pad Thai (Fried Noodle)This national dish prides itself for its long history traced back in previous centuries. Pad Thai flaunts the authenticity of Thai culinary arts in using only fresh and best ingredients and the well-balancing of the five fundamental flavors.ย  The stir-fried noodle becomes popular because it tastes yummy and comes with a choice to add in a set of seasonings to suit your appetites. Through history, Pad Thai has evolved into two different styles: the classic and the variation. The classic Pad Thai is a stir-fried noodle with eggs, fish sauce, tamarind juice, red chili pepper plus bean sprouts, shrimp and tofu and garnished with crushed peanuts and coriander while another style is relatively dry and lightly-flavored. The latter is easily found in street vendors and dominant in Thai restaurants in the West but the having classic Pad Thai freshly cooked in its original country is a way to go. 1. Tom Yam Goong (Spicy Shrimp Soup)No other dishes can defeat this renowned Tom Yam Goong as the optimal representative of Thai gourmet. Tom Yam Goong is truly one of a kind with its fierce spiciness and sourness and a blatant use of fragrant herbs including galangal, lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, shallot, tamarind and chili pepper. There are two styles of Tom Yam; the clear spicy soup and thick spicy soup. The latter is cooked by adding coconut milk or milk to the broth in order to thicken the stock and give the dish a milder flavor. Tom Yam is very versatile and can be made with prawns, chicken, fish and mix of seafood, and mushroom. Tom Yam Goong is the most popular variety of Tom Yam since Spicy Shrimp Soup is the original. Though not very surprising, Tom Yam Goong is definitely a signature dish of Thailand.Even though it is commonly known that Thai food utilizes many health herbs and spices, there have always been debates whether Thai food is really good for health since they tend to be somewhat greasy. It is important to note that it depends on each dish; some can be highly caloric but many dishes make a good use of herbs. Garlic, for example, is very good healthwise because it can prevent heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and cancer. No matter what the food is, the same old concept of moderate intake comes into play. From Mcdonald's burger to Japanese Sushi, a key to optimal fitness is to avoid overconsumption. Thus, a claim that Thai food is mainly coconut-based and fattening should never be an adequate reason for you to still order a Big Mac. Ravish your taste buds with Thai food - tasty and healthy!  

Learning How to Cook Thai Style

        One does not come to Thailand without trying one of the many Thai dishes that the beautiful Koh Lanta Island has to offer. Whether staying in a small guesthouse or residing in a beachfront Koh Lanta hotel, the opportunities to delight and surprise your taste buds are endless.Thailand is famous for its food and Thai restaurants are popping up all over the West in an effort to bring some oriental cuisine t hungry, well-paying Western customers. Those that are used to paying three or four pounds for a plate of somewhat bland Thai noodles in a Western chain store, will be amazed at the both the cost and unique tastes the real deal has to offer. Aside form the drastic difference in cost, one of the major changes in Thai cuisine from East to West is the spice. Thai cooks make the most of what their environment has to offer and with so many rich and unique flora and fauna around, its no wonder that many of the spices used in Thai cooking are not available in Western countries.Whilst scouring the supermarket at home, an adventurous chef will take not of many pre-packaged curry powders and manufactured basil leaves, but it's nothing compared to the real thing. In fact, Thai people that have immigrated west for various reasons can often be caught spending hours and hours of their vacations in the homeland searching for the perfect ingredients in bulk. Sometimes it's not even the type of ingredient as it is how it's so uniquely mixed with others that make that cooking so enjoyable and refreshing to the palette. The Thai people know how to use favorable spices to pack the punch in healthy low calorie meals full of fresh fruits and vegetables compared to the often-fatty flavoring experience of colder climates. Whether you are thinking about throwing a dinner party or simply want to learn how to invigorate your food life, consider taking one of Koh Lanta's many cooking courses during holiday in the sun.Lanta Thai Cookery SchoolThe best part about taking a pre-arranged cooking course, opposed to studying cookbooks endlessly and still getting it wrong, is the pre-cooking field trip to the market. At Lanta Thai Cookery School, aspiring chefs are picked up on the front door of their Koh Lanta hotel and whisked away to the local market to help pick out the day's ingredients. You will learn how to spot and ask for the necessary spices and local vegetables as well experiencing some oh-so-unique sightseeing. Thai markets are a once in a lifetime experience full of not so common animal parts and the pungent smell of fish paste, a necessary ingredient for the most delicious Thai meals.Once the shopping is done, it's of to the kitchen where students will have their own utensils and stove to follow the recipes or experiment with spice. Learn how to cook your favorite noodle dishes and yummy curries as well as how to roll the sometimes difficult to handle spring rolls. Spring rolls a most certainly a crowd pleaser, so adding this to your cooking repertoire is sure to make you a hit at any party. The cooking lesson is followed by a stomach bulging meal of all that you have made on your day's activity. It's a great way to meet some new people, have a fantastic meal, gain something to brag about to friends back home and learn something that you can take back with you fro your short stay in Koh Lanta. It should also be noted that variations in Thai cuisine can be tasted throughout the country. Try taking a course in Chiang Mai where the Burmese influence astounds food lovers or in Central Bangkok where Chinese-Thai fusion can be found on every street corner.     

5 Reasons Why Londoners Are Going All Out and Ordering from Food Kingdom

        Londoners are true-blue foodies. There's not a single person in London who would resist a tasty bite if they could lay their hands on something delicious! Right now the big rage in London, especially in South London and East London is to order food online. There are several online food companies that have begun their services of late, and among these, London people are really going all out for Food Kingdom, which has repeatedly been rated as the best of the lot. Food Kingdom services in areas such as Bermondsey, Surrey Quays, Rotherhithe, Deptford, New Cross, Peckham, all in Southeast of London.

Here are five reasons why London people and even people from other areas in Britain just cannot have enough of Food Kingdom.

1. The first thing is the very tasty menu. Just take a look at their website on http://www.foodkingdom.co.uk/ and you will see what we mean. The food here is sumptuous fare and even a bit exotic with delectable offerings from Chinese cuisine, Indian cuisine, Thai cuisine, Japanese cuisine and, of course, local British cuisine. Dishes not found in restaurants are found here. Actually the website is tied up with hundreds of different restaurants dotting the various areas of East and South London and hence it becomes very easy to get just the type of food you are looking for at any particular time.

2. The other great benefit is the convenience. All have to do is to register on their website and then order right away from their online menu. You don't have to worry about paying through the Internet if you don't trust it all that much; they can have pay by cash on delivery. Delivery of the food is usually within 30-45 minutes if the restaurant chosen is local. Within minutes of ordering these wonderful dishes, London people can find themselves digging into excellent meals.
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3.ย ย ย ย ย  The prices of the dishes are actually good; better in fact than what you will find in the restaurants. This is really great because you could say they are not charging anything for the supreme convenience of parcelling food to your doorstep. And since you become a privileged member of their website, you get reward points for the food you order.

4. The sheer variety here usually bowls people over. You could order food from some of the most popular East and South London restaurants such as Home Chinese Restaurant, Royal Bengal Indian Takeaway, Noodle and Rice Chinese Takeaway, Curry Express, Thailand Restaurant, Poppy Hana Japanese Restaurant, Royal Palace Chinese Restaurant and so on. If you believe in the adage โ€˜food for mood', this is where you can actually live it up!
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5. Mostly, ordering from Food Kingdom is like an adventure and that is what people seem to like so much. The website has links to Facebook and Twitter for people who like to follow Food Kingdom. There is also an interactive recipe section started here known as Dishpedia where people can submit their own dishes. People can also recommend restaurants to this website.

It is all these reasons that have made Food Kingdom such a big online hit among London people with gourmet tastes. It is like living life the way it is meant to be lived.

Fast Foods They Can be Healthy Too!

        Generally, the tendency of the human being is to choose the easier option and fast food restaurants cash in on this lethargy of people. It is quite true that we live in a fast paced world and do not have time to leisurely choose a well planned diet. But, when we look at the harmful effects of fast foods, it becomes highly necessary to plan and cook a healthy food at home. Invariably, almost all the fast food items are rich in fat, high in calorie, over processed killing the essential nutrients, and served with a lot of artificial flavoring, coloring and preservatives. The consequences of such things are obesity, depletion of resistance to insulin, heart disease, accelerated aging, and many more health related problems. The bad effect of fast foods is more on growing children than in adults since their bodies and brain do not easily adapt to the elimination and processing of harmful chemicals that are present in the fast foods. Significantly, fast foods have low fiber content which is essential in our daily food for the elimination of toxins and safeguard against the onset of diseases. The unhygienic conditions under which the fast foods are prepared also contribute to the harmful effects. Fast foods are preferred by people due to obvious reasons like they can be eaten fast, they are cheaper and people find it tasty and filling. Even those who sincerely want to reduce their waist line find it tempting to grab a fast food once or twice a week but, all the same, it is not good for health. Normally, fast foods are prepared with hydrogenated oil which is artificially made to increase its shelf life and effectively produces high levels of Trans fats which is dangerous for the human life and contributes to blood clogging in the artery. Another social aspect is employing underage workers for the fast food restaurants. If fast food can be avoided in its entirety, it is a good option to take foods that do not contain fat like onions, lettuce, tomato and mustard and low fat yogurt and at least balance the food.ย  The urge to eat fast food can be dampened if some tips are followed. Eating a little before going out will tend to resist taking fast food because a fully empty stomach tempts fast food. Alternatively, a small and healthy snack can be carried around while going out. Instead of taking a fast food that makes the stomach quite heavy, it is better to take five to six small meals every day. Looking at all the aspects, it finally boils down to the fact that fast food is undoubte

Enjoy Eating And Keep The Calories Down

The latest diet fad that you are on doesn't seem to be working. You just cannot resist eating those delicious chocolate cakes and potato chips that you know you should be keeping away from.Well, here is some information that may catch you by surprise: Dieting is not beneficial to your health. You body requires proper intake of the different food components. By denying your body the basic necessities, you are doing it a disservice.Instead of dieting, you can inculcate simple practices into your daily life. These effortless habits can help you to lose weight and they also do not restrict you from eating certain food items. As a result of carrying out these practices in your day to day life; you are certain to slim down without damaging your health in the long run.Vegetarian RecipesYou can maintain a great figure by including a lot of vegetarian recipes into your daily consumption. Vegetarian dishes are full of nutrients that your body is in need of and for the most part, they do not contain too many calories. By loading your plate with tasty vegetables, your appetite will get satiated and you'll find it easier to resist the fat- saturated foods.Avoid over eatingAnother effective means of losing weight is to realize when you have eaten enough and stop eating any further. Of course, you require a lot of determination to accomplish this task. This, however, is one of the most successful ways of trimming down. A clever way of controlling the amount of food you put away at a single go is to eat slowly which helps you to eat less food.Go in for a single sweet or chocolateLet's face it. The majority of us simply cannot fight the temptation of candy bar. In fact, this is probably one area that is making you put on weight. When you purchase a singly wrapped sweet or chocolate, there is no chance of having just another bite. In this way, you can have your chocolate and eat it too!Enjoy Herbal TeasHerbal Teas are wholesome drinks and moreover, they do not carry any calories. It is a healthy habit to makes herbal teas an everyday need as you are increasing your antioxidant intake and remaining hydrated.By introducing these small changes into you daily routine, there is a great likelihood of you becoming slim. These easy practices can help you to lose weight better than any drastic diet.

Diet Food Inexpensive But Healthy Options

With the increase in the number of fast food restaurants, it is high time people take more care on their intake. Added to it, they are more exposed to toxins from internal as well as external sources and therefore, should be more watchful on their health. Obesity is one of the problems that are looming large on majority of the people, who are becoming increasingly aware of its consequences and hence dieting has become an indispensable part of their lives. Even those who are of correct weight can adopt dieting by taking the right food at the right time. A balanced food is very important to maintain a healthy diet and it is evident that a balanced diet should contain the essential vitamins and minerals that are required for the control of weight and metabolism. Diet food includes vitamins such as B2, B3, B5, B6 and vitamin C, chromium, manganese and zinc. Nutritionists say that to follow a diet food, it is advisable to follow the food pyramid whose results are enormous and instantaneous.Grains form the base of the food pyramid since they are rich in dietary fiber, have high energy content and are a good source of nutrients that assist in metabolism. Depending upon the amount of calories to be shed, grains should be taken at least four to five ounces every day. Those who sincerely want to lose weight can never afford to neglect vegetables, either taken cooked or raw. Vegetables are a rich source of many vitamins and minerals like vitamin B complex, vitamins C, E and K to fight against vitamin deficiency. In fact, if vegetables are taken regularly, it lowers the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer. A diet food can never be complete without fruits. The most appealing factor of fruits is that they are taken raw and are hundred percent natural. Fruits have low calorie and are rich in dietary fiber. Apart from preventing the vitamin deficiency, fruits serve as the ideal food for those who are on weight control and yet want to stay healthy. Occasionally, for snacks and to fill the stomach, nuts and seeds can be consumed because they contain large amounts of vitamins and minerals and fiber that help in metabolism. Diet food does not mean that lovers of non vegetarian need to go all green- there are lean meats or lean chicken and fish that contain protein, essential minerals and vitamins that aid in metabolism.Fat or oil is in the peak of the pyramid, which has to be avoided as much as possible, since fats and oils tend to drastically increase the total intake of calories and thus nullify the very purpose of taking diet food.