#Southern Thai Food

[color-odyssey]

Thai High - A Flavorful Journey

NEW on the blog : "Thai High - A Flavorful Journey" Read about Delicious Southern-Thai dishes to try, the best spots to eat in Phuket and tips on customizing your dishes. #Thaifood #PhuketEats #AmazingThailand #PhuketRestaurants

[motochiri]

Does Gaba recommend me any food I should totally have if I ever go to the states?

im probably the worst person to ask bc i really dont care for american food LMAO.......... i really cant think of anything that's like a must-have but u gotta do some whataburger/sonic & some tex-mex for sure

[phillygrub]

Nok Suntaranon's Debut Cookbook Kalaya's Southern Thai Kitchen & Chef's Table Episode

Kalaya’s Southern Thai Kitchen is the debut cookbook from Nok Suntaranon, chef and owner of the acclaimed Kalaya restaurant in Philadelphia. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mostly Retired 🤷‍♀️ (@phillygrub) This book takes readers on a flavorful journey through Southern Thailand, showcasing the region’s bold, spicy, and intricate cuisine. From Yum Ma Kuer Yao (spicy eggplant salad…

[gildedoak]

I imagine in his early days, Alastor was an energetic little hobbit child romping around the woods and catching frogs and helping his wonderful mama in the kitchen any chance he got.

I’ve had moments like these, where I eat an old favorite (namely Thai-style ketchup fried rice) and suddenly I’m six years old again in my grandparents' kitchen with the orange tiled countertops and the humid smell of a South Carolina rain coming down outside.

SOUTHERN COMFORT FOOD MASTERLIST

[prentissluvr]

the impala, 4:00 p.m. — sam winchester

cw : gn!winchester!reader, fluff, hurt/comfort, sam & reader are twins, dean's implied to be dead/gone (you choose which time lol), unedited, 608 words. requested ! for my 800 followers event [ closed ] .

summary : sam lifts your mood with a book on a sort of somber day in the impala.

MOVED BLOGS TO @sammyluvr !! no longer active on this blog! all fics can be found there!

for months now, it’s just been you two. sort of like how it was when sam was at stanford. you moved near campus to be close to him at nineteen. the year apart beforehand had been hellish sometimes.

but these days have this odd liminality to them. there are no crappy college kid apartments or girlfriends or parties. just the impala, the road, monsters, and each other. you miss dean. some days you almost don’t.

lots of days you miss what you and sam could’ve had, but it feels too late now. it’s sort of nice, though, because you don’t hunt all the time. you and sam take breaks. you help where you can, then you visit southern california for a taste of hot weather and salty air. last week, you stopped for a few days in a midwestern national park. it was stunning, and perfectly suited to yours and sam’s tastes.

today is an in between day, no plans and no hunts on the horizon yet. you’re behind the wheel, your mixtape playing through the speakers. as for the way you feel, everything there is an in between too.

you’re tired, but painfully aware. mourning, and oddly at peace. it doesn’t quite feel bad, but you don’t feel good.

oftentimes, your mood aligns with sam’s. you guess it could be that cliche twine telepathy, but to you it feels more like a deep understanding of each other paired with so many sort of insane and mundane shared experiences.

but today, sam is good. he’s not great, because it’s sort of hard to be more often than not these days, but the two of you are slowly figuring it out. sam very easily senses the way you feel. today and every day. he thinks you’re teetering on the edge enough that he can steer you in the more pleasant direction.

he’s going to offer to switch to the drivers seat in a bit, but he’ll do a few other things first. before interrupting your quiet time with the music and scenery, he’s going to find a good place to eat. not an american diner, but somwhere with better food. he hopes he can find a thai place with good reviews.

then he pulls out a book. you don’t look over at the movement at first. you can see the book in his lap through your peripheral vision, and don’t blink because he’s always reading when he get’s bored in his passenger’s seat. but then he turns down the music and shows you the cover with an unspoken question.

the fellowship of the rings.

you had forgotten that sam carries the lord of the rings books around with him. it catches you by complete surprise, the sight of the worn copy you two shared as kids and the question in his eyes. you grin. he’s asking if you want him to read it aloud to you, to fill up a bit of the gaping hole in this car.

“i forgot you had that,” you say, eyes turning back to the road, but your smile sticking around. sam grins back at you.

“what, you think i go anywhere without a copy of this?” he says lightheartedly, half teasing himself by saying something so nerdy.

“as you should,” you shrug, shutting the music all the way off. “go on, then.” you hear the creak of the spine, and the rustle of pages. then sam’s voice, a sound that melds in perfect familiarity with the rumble of the impala.

“three rings for the elven-kings under the sky, seven for the dwarf-lords in their halls of stone, nine for mortal men doomed to die…”

[respectthepetty]

Who is Jo?

It's only the fifth episode of The Trainee but I feel confident about who is the Blue Boy since I learned more about him this episode.

Ryan is a chill Green Guy who helps everyone including Pie in the very beginning of the episode by changing the copy paper and helping her. This hasn't changed.

Pie is still being her red passionate self now that she is assistant director for the music video.

Pah is still the yellow and orange odd one out.

Judy is still a sophisticated Black Brooder, and Mee is an evolving Pink Person.

(who gives her crushes pink donuts, so can Judy get one already?)

But the focus of this episode and post is about Jane!

We got to know more about him, and my original theory about him seems to be correct because I believed Jane was the Blue Boy since he seems cold and distant but everyone overlooks how dependable and loyal he is.

And once Ryan steps into Jane's apartment, it becomes even more clear that nobody really knows (Blue Boy) Jane.

(Sidenote, to be honest, I'd be Purple Person Ja, and not just because of the hair. I have beef with authority figures for no good ass reason. I need no reasons to dislike management, supervisors, admin, or anyone with power, so I ain't mad at her for talking shit about Jane every chance she gets)

Not only are Jane's curtains that shut out the rest of the world in the apartment that he intentionally selected since it's so close to his job blue.

But Ryan learns that Jane doesn't eat spicy food after Jane makes Ryan dinner in his blue pot.

And much like Pie's red bag, Mee's pink purse, and Ryan's green tote, Jane's bag has blue on it.

But what makes me really believe Jane is a Blue Boy is his behavior.

It seems like Jane has a box of shooting schedules (or storyboards) right at his front door that Ryan has to push a bit to get through, which much like the location of his apartment reinforces that his job is his life. (unless those are bills, then those bills look odd, and boy is about to be evicted)

Jane's movies are in alphabetical order (however, he alphabetizes "The" which should not be done because article adjectives a, an, and the should be omitted in alphabetizing, but . . . it's his personal collection, so do you, boo boo)

His album collection seems to be displayed by color connection (black, white, red) since I spotted Kodaline's 2022 album Our Roots Run Deep, Coldplay's 2002 album A Rush of Blood to the Head, and the 1980s Japanese rock band, Southern All Stars' Tiny Bubbles.

And the real kicker is Jane's favorite movie seems to be Mary is Happy, Mary is Happy, which is a Thai film about a creative girl who has to go up against her power-driven headmaster to get the yearbook produced as she encounters all the chaos that comes along with being a teenager.

And even his coworker (boss?) stated that Jane has the director's eye but he had a bad experience as an intern. Jane is talented yet guarded, which is very Blue Boy of him! Also, this book is free in the Archive and amazing!

So even though Tae has a blue phone and his blue headphones with a blue emoji heart to match Mee's pink heart as a he thinks of her with a pink background,

My money is on Jane being the Blue Boy since taking care of a Green Guy comes natural to him.

But the real point of this post is to ask "Who is Jo?" Is he the boss? A helpful office worker? Both? Because he is the only one who interacts with all the staff and actually notices all of them. He knew Pah was Pah when he was pretending to be Tae. He realizes Judy is amazing. He knows where the number for the copier tech is. He takes care of the fish.

Is he the original Ryan?!

[samsblades]

the impala, 4:00 p.m. — sam winchester

cw :gn!winchester!reader, fluff, hurt/comfort, sam & reader are twins, dean’s implied to be dead/gone (you choose which time lol), unedited, 608 words. requested ! for my 800 followers event [ closed ] .

summary : sam lifts your mood with a book on a sort of somber day in the impala.

for months now, it’s just been you two. sort of like how it was when sam was at stanford. you moved near campus to be close to him at nineteen. the year apart beforehand had been hellish sometimes.

but these days have this odd liminality to them. there are no crappy college kid apartments or girlfriends or parties. just the impala, the road, monsters, and each other. you miss dean. some days you almost don’t.

lots of days you miss what you and sam could’ve had, but it feels too late now. it’s sort of nice, though, because you don’t hunt all the time. you and sam take breaks. you help where you can, then you visit southern california for a taste of hot weather and salty air. last week, you stopped for a few days in a midwestern national park. it was stunning, and perfectly suited to yours and sam’s tastes.

today is an in between day, no plans and no hunts on the horizon yet. you’re behind the wheel, your mixtape playing through the speakers. as for the way you feel, everything there is an in between too.

you’re tired, but painfully aware. mourning, and oddly at peace. it doesn’t quite feel bad, but you don’t feel good.

oftentimes, your mood aligns with sam’s. you guess it could be that cliche twine telepathy, but to you it feels more like a deep understanding of each other paired with so many sort of insane and mundane shared experiences.

but today, sam is good. he’s not great, because it’s sort of hard to be more often than not these days, but the two of you are slowly figuring it out. sam very easily senses the way you feel. today and every day. he thinks you’re teetering on the edge enough that he can steer you in the more pleasant direction.

he’s going to offer to switch to the drivers seat in a bit, but he’ll do a few other things first. before interrupting your quiet time with the music and scenery, he’s going to find a good place to eat. not an american diner, but somwhere with better food. he hopes he can find a thai place with good reviews.

then he pulls out a book. you don’t look over at the movement at first. you can see the book in his lap through your peripheral vision, and don’t blink because he’s always reading when he get’s bored in his passenger’s seat. but then he turns down the music and shows you the cover with an unspoken question.

the fellowship of the rings.

you had forgotten that sam carries the lord of the rings books around with him. it catches you by complete surprise, the sight of the worn copy you two shared as kids and the question in his eyes. you grin. he’s asking if you want him to read it aloud to you, to fill up a bit of the gaping hole in this car.

“i forgot you had that,” you say, eyes turning back to the road, but your smile sticking around. sam grins back at you.

“what, you think i go anywhere without a copy of this?” he says lightheartedly, half teasing himself by saying something so nerdy.

“as you should,” you shrug, shutting the music all the way off. “go on, then.” you hear the creak of the spine, and the rustle of pages. then sam’s voice, a sound that melds in perfect familiarity with the rumble of the impala.

“three rings for the elven-kings under the sky, seven for the dwarf-lords in their halls of stone, nine for mortal men doomed to die…”

[louthesawgirl]

What each Saw character would get as a Tesco meal deal (scientifically accurate)

Hello everyone, I decided as my debut long Saw shitpost, I thought I would decide what meal deals different Saw characters would opt for if they stumbled into a Tesco and were a bit peckish after setting up a few traps.

If you’re not from the U.K. or Ireland and are not familiar with the British & Irish institutions of a meal deal, it’s basically a packaged sandwich, pasta pot, salad, bit of sushi maybe alongside a snack item and a drink for a fixed price (it used to be around £3/ €4 but the shops are taking the piss now). Meal deals are considered a treasured institution here and are an indication of your personality. People judge your character based on what you get between two slices of cheap bread.

Here’s what different Saw characters would get for a Tesco meal deal:

Adam (Faulkner) Stanheight

1. Southern fried chicken chipotle mayo sub

2. Doritos cheese flavour

3. Vimto still drink

Judging on how we know Adam is quite an unorganised adult struggling to adult most days, I would assume he opts for high energy foods to keep his tastebuds happy. Cheese, spiced chicken and fruity drinks seem up his street. Plus, Vimto is a very Mancunian thing and if Saw was set in the U.K., there’s no way Adam would not be from Manchester.

Dr Lawrence (Larry) Gordon

1. Eat Your Greens Feta Salad

2. Apple & Grape snack pot

3. Chilled Iced Latte

I feel like because Larry is a doctor, he prioritises convenience but also eats healthily. I also imagine him to be meat free/ vegetarian so that explains the feta & greens salad (I don’t think he’d be vegan though, he seems like he loves proper cheese too much). Larry seems like he’d always be carrying breath mints or tictacs to minimise the cheese or coffee breath- nobody needs a waft of that when being told they’ve got 6 months left to live.

Amanda Young

1. BLT sandwich

2. Walkers Thai Sweet Chilli Sensations Crisps

3. Monster Energy drink (chosen based on packaging colours to match mood)

Amanda is a busy lady planning traps and building contraptions designed to almost certainly kill people. She seems like she enjoys a bit of spice along with classic comfort combinations.

John Kramer

- Chicken & bacon sandwich

- Egg snack pot

- Green smoothie

John seems like he’s mindful of what he puts into his body considering he’s consistently a salt & vinegar crisp away from death with the cancer and all. He’s also a very smart man so he would know the best value for money combination with a meal deal is getting an overpriced fruit smoothie for a drink.

Mark Hoffman

- All Day Breakfast sandwich (triple)

- Walkers Max Salt & Vinegar crisps

- Red Bull

Mark seems like he can’t get enough of bacon & sausage, even though it’s cold and not exactly very fresh. Maybe he’d even have a bit of HP brown sauce with it. Mark would also probably make immature jibes towards vegans and vegetarians because he’s that kind of man. Considering Mark works overtime setting up traps and evading capture, all he’d be drinking by the events of Saw 7 would be energy drinks.

Jill Tuck

- Egg & Cress sandwich

- Arla strawberry protein yogurt

- Bottle of water

Jill is a bit… bland. I’m sorry but I just have to say it. Egg & cress perfectly summarises Jill’s personality as seen in movies 4-7 between two pieces of bread.

Peter Strahm

- Deli style cheese & pickle sandwich

- Smoked salmon sushi pack

- Pepsi Max

Strahm made some good decisions, some regrettable ones and one very very dumb decision during his time in the Saw universe. Just like his track record with making poor decisions, I’d guess Peter would get some supermarket sushi as a snack with his meal deal- not very fresh nor authentic and will leave you wondering why you couldn’t have got a pack of reliable crisps or a chocolate bar instead.

Lindsey Perez

- Feta & sundried tomato pasta

- Propercorn sweet & salty popcorn

- Fanta orange

Perez is a great character and so she would get a meal deal to reflect that. Why do I also imagine Lindsey being veggie?

Eric Matthews

- Meatball marinara sub

- Walkers Monster Munch Pickled Onion crisps

- Red Bull

I feel like this choice accurately reflects Eric. It’s a combination that’s maybe reflective of an immature palette, maybe even a sort of guilty pleasure combination. I wonder if he’d put the monster munch hands (or feet) on his fingers and eat them like that.

Hope you enjoyed my incredibly British saw shitpost x

[v-ternus]

GHOULS AND THEIR FAVORITE FOODS

Started thinking of the ghouls a little too much while I was hungry, so Im now here to present this dumpster fire.

Aether: frozen yogurt

He loves when it’s warmer out, it means the cold treat is even better than usual (yes he's the type to eat cold stuff when its cold out). He loves the tart, plain flavor and puts cookie dough bites and butterfinger pieces on it.

Dew: ravioli

Any filling, any sauce. Lil guy will put these away like they’re air. The store bought, premade ones are good, but he loves the ones Mountain makes— mushroom and cheese filled in a brown butter sauce.

Aeon: rice crackers

He likes to think that this is what it must feel like to chew on styrofoam. Sure they taste good, but he mostly eats them for the crunches. He lowkey hates the ones wrapped in seaweed.

Aurora: indian food

She is an absolute fiend for samosas. She could make a meal out of it if only she didnt want to eat everything else on the menu. She loves literally everything, but her favorite is chicken madras. She’s busy eating her way through the menu at the restaurant in town. She goes with Copia every Friday for lunch, its their “thing”.

Mountain: barbecue

He’s in heaven whenever they tour through some of the southern states. Loves brisket. Loves cornbread even more.

(he also just loves meat in his mouth)

Rain: cheap pizza

He loves all chain pizzas, but his favorite is Little Caesars. A crappy and slightly-overcooked-from-sitting-under-the-warmer pizza will cheer him up on even the worst days. Also hates olives. Like he really, really hates them. Dew messed up the first time he ordered and got a supreme pizza with olives and Rain straight up cried.

Sunshine: pierogies

She'll eat any pierogi, as long as you give her sour cream on the side. Sometimes she likes them crisped up in butter, but that's a big sometimes. Sunshine has still not found a filling she dislikes.

Swiss: fancy(ish) pizzas

I cant really blame the guy for liking the woodfired stuff. Favorite toppings include but are not limited to: roasted garlic, roasted peppers, prosciutto, and arugula. Him and Rain are opposites when it comes down to this.

Cumulus: pad thai

Americanized or traditional, she will devour it. Though she regularly eats meat, she only gets tofu as the protein option for her pad thai. Unlike the others who seem to have had the best luck, she has found one that she absolutely hated. It was from an Asian fusion chain restaurant. She would've sent it back if she wasn't so scared of being perceived as rude.

Cirrus: crab rangoon

She hates when there's actual crab in her crab rangoons. She just wants that sweet cream cheese. It is the only thing she asks for when they pick cheap Chinese food for dinner.

[ducksido]

Welcoming Chinese!yuu and Louisiana!Yuu

First Impressions:

Mexican!Yuu: “Wait, Louisiana!Yuu, you deep-fry everything? We’re gonna get along real well.” Brazilian!Yuu: “Chinese!Yuu, you have a festival where people launch lanterns into the sky? That sounds magical.” Aussie!Yuu: “Louisiana!Yuu, you mean to tell me you wrestle gators for fun? Mate, I think we just became best friends.” Sicilian!Yuu: “Chinese!Yuu, your tea culture is incredible. You’re making me want to sit down and just drink tea all day.” Romanian!Yuu: “Louisiana!Yuu, you believe in ghosts? I knew you and I would get along just fine.” Jamaican!Yuu: “Louisiana!Yuu, your music is all soul, huh? I wanna hear that jazz you keep talking about.” Southern!Yuu: “Oh thank the Lord, another proper Southern soul! I was startin’ to feel outnumbered.” Florida Man!Yuu: “Wait, y’all have voodoo in Louisiana? You gotta show me how to hex people!” Czech!Yuu: “Chinese!Yuu, you mean to tell me your legends include dragons? I need to hear them.” Thai!Yuu: “So both of y’all believe in spirits and ghosts… maybe too much. I’m sleeping with the lights on.” Vietnamese!Yuu: “Chinese!Yuu, I swear we are practically family. Our cultures are so interwoven, this is great!” Pakistani!Yuu: “Your Lunar New Year is huge?! I have to experience that celebration at least once in my life.” Egyptian!Yuu: “Chinese!Yuu, your country has dynasties that lasted thousands of years? Respect.” French!Yuu: “Louisiana!Yuu, your Creole and Cajun food is a masterpiece. I demand a taste test.” Québécois!Yuu: “Louisiana!Yuu, you speak French too?! Finally, someone who understands me!” Greek!Yuu: “Chinese!Yuu, your philosophy and history go way back. We need to have a deep talk.” Irish!Yuu: “Louisiana!Yuu, your bayou legends sound like my old Irish ghost stories… We should swap.” Scottish!Yuu: “So both of y’all believe in spirits? Have you ever met a banshee?” Italian!Yuu: “Chinese!Yuu, your food is an art form. I must learn your cooking techniques.” Aboriginal!Yuu: “Louisiana!Yuu, your connection to the land reminds me of home. I respect that.” Arab!Yuu: “Your respect for ancestors is something I deeply admire, Chinese!Yuu. It’s a beautiful tradition.” Philippine!Yuu: “Louisiana!Yuu, you party like we do. Your Mardi Gras and our festivals would be a dangerous combination.” Myanmar!Yuu: “Chinese!Yuu, your architecture is breathtaking. I want to see your temples.” South Georgia!Yuu: “Louisiana!Yuu, you ever had proper sweet tea? Lemme tell you, it’s a necessity.” Singaporean!Yuu: “Chinese!Yuu, we have so much in common. Our food culture is legendary.” Indonesian!Yuu: “Louisiana!Yuu, I see you have spicy food. Let’s see if you can handle my spice.”

How Louisiana!Yuu & Chinese!Yuu Fit In:

Louisiana!Yuu (The Bayou Legend)

Brings the party—Mardi Gras, jazz, and crawfish boils? Everyone is well-fed and having a great time.

Has the wildest ghost stories and will sit you down at night to tell you about the horrors of the swamps.

Cooks with love and spice—you haven’t lived until you’ve tasted their gumbo. Sam is already making them feel at home.

Tough as nails—they’re not afraid of gators, storms, or even Florida Man!Yuu’s reckless antics.

Chinese!Yuu (The Ancient Scholar & Martial Artist)

Wise beyond their years, carrying a deep respect for philosophy, tradition, and honor.

A master chef—their dumplings and noodle dishes leave the whole group fighting over the last bite.

Has incredible festival knowledge—Lunar New Year, the Mid-Autumn Festival, Dragon Boat races—they bring the celebration wherever they go.

Can and will humble anyone in a fight—whether it’s martial arts or a battle of wits, they’re always a few steps ahead.

[eretzyisrael]

An Israeli peace activist who was seized from her home on 7 October and held hostage for 53 days in Gaza has told the BBC how her ordeal destroyed her belief that peace is possible between Palestinians and Israelis.

In her first UK interview since being freed in November, Ada Sagi, 75, also told Emma Barnett on Radio 4's Today programme how she was held in an apartment by paid guards, that Hamas kept her in a hospital before her release - and that she now believes the world hates Jews.

"I don't believe in peace, I don't sorry," the Arabic and Hebrew teacher said. "I understand Hamas don't want it."

Ms Sagi lived for decades in the Nir Oz kibbutz near the Israel-Gaza border, trying to help reconciliation efforts by teaching Israelis Arabic to speak to their neighbours.

In the autumn of 2023, she was planning to come to London to visit her son Noam and celebrate her birthday.

But all that changed when Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing about 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages into Gaza, Ms Sagi among them.

Ada, who turned 75 while held hostage by those she describes as “Hamas terrorists”, was finally freed 53 days later.

EPA Ada Sagi after her release

freed 53 days later.

Ada Sagi was released in November after 53 days in captivity in Gaza

It has taken six months for the life-long peace activist to be ready to talk to the British media about her experience and her views of those who took her freedom, her home and her belief in peace.

She is aware of the 116 hostages still left behind, 41 of whom Israel says are presumed dead, and is urging the Israeli government to agree a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas.

"Israel have to do the deal... bring back home all these hostages who [are] alive and also dead," she says.

Ms Sagi describes how, when she was first taken into Gaza, she and some other hostages were hidden in a family home with children, but the following day taken to an apartment in the southern city of Khan Younis because it was "dangerous".

The apartment owner, Ms Sagi said, told them his wife and children had been sent to stay with his in-laws. The man, she added, was a nurse.

She said students were being paid to watch over them. "I heard them say... 70 shekels [£14.82; $18.83] for a day," she said.

"It's a lot of money in Gaza because they have no work. And if you have work not with Hamas, it's no more than 20 shekels for a day," she said.

Hamas paying Gazans to house Israeli captives, says released hostage

Ms Sagi was among 105 hostages released in November in return for a week-long ceasefire and some 240 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.

She described the terrible uncertainty of the run up to her release on the fifth day of the deal along with nine other Israelis and two Thais.

"Every knocking on the door you think there is somebody coming to take you," she said.

When the hostages heard there was a deal and that the older women would be released, she said one of the women eventually freed with her was "terrified" she might have been too young to be included.

"But our housekeeper said: ‘No. You came together, you go together,’" she explained.

'We fought to get her back,' son says as more hostages released

Stories of the hostages taken by Hamas from Israel

Who are the released hostages?

On day 49 - a Friday - Ms Sagi said they were told: "You are going home", which she didn't believe.

"At lunchtime, they gave us food... they take us by car to Khan Younis and we go [un]til the border of Rafah [on the border with Egypt]."

But something had gone wrong and they had to return to Khan Younis.

"We are told they are releasing women with children, [and you feel] all the happiness that you are going to be released, and [then] something goes wrong," she said.

When they got into the city, Ms Sagi said, they were taken to a hospital - which she believes was southern Gaza's main hospital, Nasser - and told: "You are staying here."

Ms Sagi said: "People say that they are not involved. They're involved... and getting money for each of us."

Testimony from a number of other released hostages places 10 hostages in total at Nasser hospital, one of whom remains in captivity.

When asked by the BBC to comment on Ms Sagi’s allegations, the hospital's director, Dr Atef al-Hoot, denied that any hostages were kept there and said it only provided humanitarian services.

The Israeli military has previously said its troops detained "about 200 terrorists who were in the hospital" during a raid on Nasser hospital in February, and that they found ammunition as well as unused medicines intended for Israeli hostages.

Hamas has denied Israeli claims that its fighters have been operating inside Nasser and other hospitals across Gaza.

Ada Sagi and her son Noam had hoped to celebrate her 75th birthday in London before she was kidnapped

Ms Sagi said she and the other residents of Nir Oz who survived the 7 October attacks were now living in apartments in the city of Kiryat Gat.

She is writing a book and working with children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). “It’s made me feel good that I can help other people,” she said.

She is also keen to continue talking about her ordeal, despite the strong emotions it brings up.

"I lost my home. I lost my freedom - the whole place that I [have] to go back. Our village - kibbutz - is destroyed," she said.

“I cried good. I'm not ‘iron woman’, like everybody says. Sometimes you cry and it's good. My mother would say: ‘To cry, it cleans the eye.’”

[gildedoak]

Southern Comfort Food Episode 12 - Fried Catfish

Catfish is one of my personal favorites, though we often cooked it Thai-style instead of with cornmeal batter. Either way, still yummy!

SOUTHERN COMFORT FOOD MASTERLIST

[southeastasianists]

Although many of the 30 million travelers who visit Thailand each year head to its southern beaches and islands, relatively few will eat much southern Thai food while there. At southern Thailand’s simple guesthouses and fancy resorts alike, the green curries and pad Thais of Bangkok, and western food, tend to dominate. Southern Thailand has, of course, its own unique cuisine, but if you don’t speak or read Thai, it can be difficult to find and there are very few resources on the topic in English to point you in the right direction.

Correcting this was one of my motivations in writing and photographing The Food of Southern Thailand, published this year. I visited restaurants, homes, street stalls, farms, markets, homestays, libraries and agricultural research centers, and met with home cooks, farmers, academics, chefs, food writers, eaters, and just about anyone else who would talk to me. This research spanned four years and took me to each of southern Thailand’s 14 provinces, from hyper-touristy islands like Phuket to the little-visited, landlocked communities near the border with Malaysia.

Spending months and months eating in just about every corner of Thailand’s south revealed a cuisine that is spicy—arguably the country’s spiciest—as well one that’s also nuanced and varied. The slow burn of black pepper is just as prevalent as the sucker punch of chilies. Fresh turmeric and fresh herbs abound.

The region’s vast coastline means that fish and seafood are present at about every meal, often in the form of seafood-based condiments found only in the region. And that coastline has also meant that a variety of cultures including the Chinese, Muslims, and South Asians have contributed to the region’s gastronomy over the centuries, making it arguably Thailand’s most diverse regional cuisine.

[recentadultburnout]

Info for writer in Thai series fandom: Random food

I added some pictures on AO3 but not here, but I tried searching in English, and it did show the correct item, so if you want to know what it looks like, you can look it up.

Breakfast

Actually, anything can be breakfast, but this is some of what is frequently viewed as breakfast.

Khao Tom (Boiled rice/Rice porridge)

Joke (Rice porridge/Congee)

Tom lueatmu (Pork Blood Soup)

Khaoniao mu ping (Grilled Pork Sticky Rice)

Khaoniao mufoi (Glutinous Rice with Shredded Pork)

Khai kratha (Pan egg)

Namtaohu songkhrueang (soy milk with topping)

Sandwich boran (thai style sandwich)

and everything westerners consider breakfast.

Northern food

Namphriknum (young chili paste)

Namphrik-Ong (Ong Chili Paste)

Khaepmu (Crispy Fried Pork Rinds)

Sai-Ua (a type of sausages)

Kaengho

Kaenghangle (Hung Lay Curry)

Khanomchinnamngiao

Khaosoi 

Central food

Nam phrik long ruea

Nam phrik kapi

Homok (steamed fish with curry paste)

Thotman (a type of fish ball)

Pucha (deep-fried crab meat and minced pork in crab shell )

Kaengchuet

Kaengphet

Kaengsom

Khaophat (Fried rice)

Yam

Northeastern food (E-san food)

Soup nomai (bamboo shoot soup)

Tomsom (fish soup with ginger)

Kaeng Om

Kaeng Proe (Bamboo Shoot and Yanang Soup)

Kaeng Het (Mushroom Soup)

Kaeng Khai Motdaeng (Red ant egg soup)

Somtam 

Southern food

Kaeng Taipla

Kaengsom

*Kaengsom in the central and southern regions have some differences. Recently, there was even a debate online about whose Kaengsom is superior.

Kaenglueang

Kai Tom Khamin

Khua Kling

Phatsato

Phat Phet Kop

Yam Nam Budu 

Nowadays, every part of Thailand eats everything I mention here, but its origin is still very obvious, and the origin can give some impression about what it will taste like for people who try it for the first time.

Popular Foreign food

Chinese food (some kinda Thai-Chinese more than actual Chinese)

Japanese food

Korean food

Mexican food

Indian food

Vietnamese food

Westerner food (Farang food)

Drink

Green Tea

Iced Tea/Thai Tea

Lemon Tea

Cocoa

Nom yen/Nom chomphu (Pink milk)

Oliang

Yok lor

Coffee boran

Butterfly pea juice

Lemongrass and Pandan Juice

Nam daeng (Red drink) (Hale's blue boy sala flavor)

Nam khiao (Green drink) (Hale's blue boy cream soda flavor)

Bubble tea

Chain Restaurants  

Sizzler

KFC

McDonald’s

Burger King

Starbucks

Subway

Taco Bell 

MK Suki

S&P

Barbecue Plaza

Yum Saap

Fuji restaurants 

Katsuya

Yayoi

Ootoya

Chester’s Grill

Pizza Hut

Pizza Company

Narai pizzeria

Hachiban

Mos Burger

Dairy Queen

Swensen

Easy to find dish

There a type of restuarant call ran-ahan tam sang (ร้านอาหารตามสั่ง) (Cooked to order resturant?) which is basically everywhere and this is a basic almost every those restuarant will have.  

Rice top with fried basil

Fried rice

Stir Fried Vegetables with Rice

Garlic Pork with Rice

Stir Fried Chili Paste

Suki->Thai Styled Sukiyaki (water/dry)  

You can select the type of meat yourself, even if the name includes the word "pork," (it's just a place holder) and you can add extra meat (more of the one you select or something else) or eggs if desired.

Eating utensils

The most common choice are just a spoon and fork. In places like noodle shops, it usually has chopsticks as well. and for steak, a knife.

List of online supermarket site

Index

[my-rose-tinted-glasses]

Love Sea - Episode 1

Like I said before I'm feeling chatty today so I'm just gonna write while I watch and then decide if I'm gonna post. I'll probably post. If you're reading this I obviously did. Anyway I've had dinner and now I have my coffee. How are we feeling about another Mame show? I haven't read anything about this one. I went into Wedding Plan sceptic, to say the least, and it was a wonderful surprise. Although Love in the air part 2 was not a pleasant experience, I will do my best to have an open mind. OK. Let's do this.

-The sea is always a plus. I miss it so much. -LOL the slow-mo. We get it, we're suppose to be drooling. -This is an important pen. ok maybe not. is it just for the title shot? -This place is gorgeous. Heaven indeed. -No one will get this, but I just rewatched Barakamon and this is exactly what happens when Handa gets to the island as well. Heaven for some. Hell for others. -Are they gonna write 'southern dialect' on top of the subs every time he speaks??? -See I don't know thai, so how different is the southern dialect really? If anyone knows please tell me. I'm really curious now. -I don't think it's because he has a pretty face though. I'm sure he suffered some trauma and that's why he's an asshole. -Oh her. I missed her. Is she gonna be a couple too? Does this have a gl side couple? -oh hello Ja. you're here too? I'm pretty sure I watched the trailer for this but apparently I don't remember anything. -This hostility feels so forced. Like they are creating the enemies in 'the enemies to lovers' as we speak. -I'd like a Martini. But I don't have vermouth. Life is so unfair. -I like that he keeps speaking in dialect. It's so petty I love it. - That backfired now but I'm sure this is all atitude and Mut will actually be thinking about this moment later. -Declarations like this in a bl are guaranteed to mean exactly the opposite. -It's because of people like this guy that hotels have so much food waste. That's probably the most depressing think about working in a hotel. Also costumers like him. -'Money can't buy me.' That's just something people say. How much? 5000 bhts? let me just quickly google how much that is. 125,65 euros as of right now. Just to not speak the dialect? I think you can get more. 7000... 10 000… 15000… so that's around 376 euros. Not bad for basically doing nothing. -This whole convo is reminding of Auto in DR. 'Yeah, throw money at me. Screw dignity' -I'm really enjoying Fort. The sarcasm is delicious. -I really miss the beach. -This proposal sounds..indecent. -The last man on earth thing again. You're just asking for it now. -Yiwa is back. I know that's not her name here but it's too soon. Rehearsing in front of the mirror. I should do this. I'm sure it would save me some headaches. -Second person in a ql that can't change a lightbulb. Oh wait she's lying. Is this like Dee? She pretends she can't change the lightbulb just so the girl does it for her? Very mysterious. What is she planning... - I also don't get it. What does having sex have to do with anything? -That was fast. Already thinking of him? I guess if rude is your thing who am I to judge? or have they met before? have they met as kids??? The plot thickens. just in my head tho. -Never trust auto-save. Just when you need it, it will let you down. -That was so dramatic. Like I get that this is probably a trauma response but that was a lot. He's been an asshole this whole time, how am I suppose to empathise? Mut is a better person than me. -I choose clams. I love clams. But on land. I'm getting seasick just from watching. The End oh wait. there's more. wait what did he say? There were no subs for that bit. Oh well he's already smitten.

That's a nice background for the credits. I wonder if it will change with the episodes. Like Gaya Sa Pelikula. Probably, right?

Well that was...okay. Too early to say much but I'm enjoying Mut. And Yiwa is back on my screen! And I'm really happy to have a show set on the beach. I shall continue watching this for now.

I won't do this every time though. Today is an aberration. It was a weird day but I have too much energy.

I should check on the elections, I'm sure that will bring my mood right back down. Oh but tomorrow is a holiday so I can do nothing all day. I'm happy again. Ok. bye.

[rabbitcruiser]

National Peanut Lovers Day

National Peanut Lovers Day is a delightful celebration honoring one of America’s favorite snacks and ingredients: the peanut.

This nutty occasion brings peanut enthusiasts together to indulge in everything peanut-related, from simple roasted nuts to rich peanut butter and even creative peanut-based dishes.

How to Celebrate National Peanut Lovers Day

If you’re ready to go a bit nuts on National Peanut Lovers Day, you’ll find tons of ways to celebrate with creativity and flavor. Here are some lively ideas to get into the peanut-loving spirit, each offering a tasty twist on the classic legume:

Host a Peanut Butter Taste-Off

Invite friends or family over for a peanut butter-tasting party. Bring a mix of crunchy, creamy, salted, and unsalted varieties.

Try comparing brands or even experimenting with flavors like honey-roasted or chocolate-infused peanut butter. Serve with an assortment of fruits, veggies, crackers, or even chocolate for dipping!

Craft a Peanut-Packed Recipe

Create a meal starring peanuts as the main ingredient. Try peanut-encrusted chicken, spicy Thai peanut noodles, or even a savory peanut soup.

Peanuts add richness and crunch, making them perfect for enhancing both main dishes and side recipes. This is a chance to test your kitchen skills and discover new flavors.

Make Homemade Peanut Brittle

Nothing says “peanut lover” like a batch of homemade peanut brittle. Combine sugar, butter, and roasted peanuts for a sweet, crunchy treat.

This classic candy is fun to make and keeps well, making it an ideal gift for other peanut fans. Plus, breaking the brittle into pieces adds an extra touch of fun.

Watch a Peanut-Themed Movie

Why not bring peanuts to movie night? Watch a peanut-centric or classic American flick while munching on roasted peanuts or popcorn tossed with a drizzle of peanut oil.

For added enjoyment, include peanut butter cups or chocolate-covered peanuts as movie snacks.

Share the Love with a Donation

Spread the peanut love by donating peanut butter or snacks to a local food bank. High in protein and energy, peanut butter makes a nutritious option for many families in need.

Celebrate the day by giving back and making sure others get to enjoy this healthy and versatile food.

Why Celebrate National Peanut Lovers Day?

As one of the most versatile foods, peanuts add flavor and fun to many treats, whether paired with chocolate or used as a crunchy topping.

For many, this day isn’t just about enjoying a snack; it’s a reason to embrace a timeless food that combines deliciousness with wholesome nutrients, making it easy to understand why people love peanuts so much.

Beyond taste, National Peanut Lovers Day highlights peanuts’ role in nutrition and culture. Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, peanuts are a powerhouse food with benefits that can support heart health and sustained energy.

The day also celebrates how peanuts connect people, from family peanut-butter-making traditions to gatherings centered around peanut-inspired recipes.

History of National Peanut Lovers Day

National Peanut Lovers Day began in 1973 to celebrate the peanut’s unique place in American culture and kitchens.

This day is dedicated to everyone who enjoys peanuts in any form, whether roasted, salted, or ground into smooth or crunchy peanut butter. The holiday emphasizes both the cultural love of peanuts and their role as versatile food packed with flavor and nutrients​.

Peanuts arrived in the United States centuries earlier and were initially cultivated in the southern states. Over time, technology made peanut farming easier, helping the crop expand nationwide.

This nutty legume then captured the public’s imagination through treats like peanut butter, which became a household staple by the early 20th century​.

Peanut lovers around the world appreciate this day, celebrating the plant’s journey from a small Southern crop to a global favorite. Each year, it reminds us of the incredible growth in peanut-based products, from candies to cooking oils​ and so much more.

National Peanut Lovers Day FAQs

How did peanuts become a staple in American cuisine?

Peanuts originated in South America and were introduced to North America in the 1700s.

Their popularity surged in the 19th century, thanks to figures like George Washington Carver, who promoted their versatility in various dishes.

Are there any unique peanut festivals around the world?

Yes, Dothan, Alabama, hosts the National Peanut Festival annually, celebrating the peanut harvest with parades, concerts, and agricultural displays.

What are some unusual peanut-based dishes enjoyed globally?

In West Africa, groundnut stew combines peanuts with meat and vegetables. In Thailand, spicy peanut sauce accompanies satay. In the U.S., peanut butter and bacon sandwiches offer a savory twist.

Is it true that peanuts can be transformed into diamonds?

Under extreme pressure, the carbon in peanut butter can form diamonds. Scientists have demonstrated this process, though it’s not practical for commercial use.

How did the term ‘goober’ become associated with peanuts?

‘Goober’ derives from ‘nguba,’ the Bantu word for peanut. This term traveled to the U.S. through the transatlantic slave trade and became colloquial for peanuts.

Are there any myths or superstitions related to peanuts?

Some baseball players believe that eating peanuts during a game brings good luck. Conversely, spilling peanuts in a theater is considered bad luck in some cultures.

How do different cultures incorporate peanuts into their traditional medicines?

In traditional Chinese medicine, peanuts are believed to nourish the spleen and lungs. In Ayurvedic practices, they are used to boost energy and improve digestion.

What role did peanuts play in space exploration?

Astronaut Alan Shepard brought a peanut to the moon during the Apollo 14 mission, symbolizing good luck. Peanuts have since become a NASA tradition during launches.

Are there any notable records involving peanuts?

The largest peanut butter and jelly sandwich weighed 1,342 pounds. It was made in Grand Saline, Texas, in 2010.

How do people with peanut allergies participate in National Peanut Lovers Day?

Some celebrate by enjoying peanut-free alternatives like sunflower seed butter. Others focus on raising awareness about food allergies and supporting research for treatments.

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