Recipes From Afar: Som Tam Salad, Thailand
Photos by Glynn Pogue
It was our first night in Chiang Mai. After a 24-hour journey of buses, overnight trains, and general mishap, all my friend Noele and I wanted were long showers and a great meal. Before this trip, we’d had dreams of Thailand’s notorious midnight raves, but even…
A Vegetarian's Guide to Cambodia
Banana vendor in Kampong Chhnang province, Cambodia
As I slurped up the last bit of spicy broth from my lunch of ramen noodle and bok choy, I felt full and satisfied. That is, until I took a final look at my bowl: Hiding at the bottom, alongside a few stray bean sprouts,…
Recipes From Afar: Khmer Bor Bor Porridge, Cambodia
Photos by Glynn Pogue
I woke up to a loud pitter-patter on my tin roof—another cold, gray morning in central Cambodia. The rainy season had stretched on for weeks and left me with a perpetual sniffle and a cough I couldn’t shake. I needed to eat…