This week I made the decision to spend a further 2 months in North East Thailand, before going off on a trip to China followed by revisiting Japan to sample some more yummy ramen noodles!
As I’ve previously mentioned on this blog, Mukdahan is a small sleepy town and as a result there’s really not much to do here. Especially during the evenings.
In an attempt to not go out drinking beer ever night, I’ve been downloading lot’s of cookery programs and documentaries to keep myself entertained. Most of them have been worth watching, however I really enjoyed the following 3 and thought I’d share them with you guys.
Rick Stein’s French Odyssey
Rick Stein travels around France on a barge cooking and sampling some of, what looks like, the finest food on the planet. You get to really appreciate France’s love for cooking and food, and it brings home that not all French food is complicated. I would love to do a trip like this with my family one summer!
Oh’, if you like this series, you’ll probably also like Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escape.
Raymond Blanc’s Kitchen Secrets
Raymond Blanc, the head chef at two Michelin stared restaurant Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, seriously has some flair. This is the series to watch if you want to try some complex French cooking at home. From a cup and saucer made out of chocolate to the breads and bakery items that make you physically dribble, this is the show to watch for the serious home cook.
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage
If you have ever considered breeding your own livestock or growing your own produce, you’ll find this series a real treat. I learned more from watching River Cottage than any other cookery program I’ve ever seen. Fresh produce, simple and complex recipes (like how to make your own salami) along with Hugh coming across as an all around nice guy, make this worth watching. I’m now eagerly awaiting the next series!
What cookery programs do you recommend? Please do leave them in the comments :)
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