Cambodia Flag History: The national flag of Cambodia consists of 3 horizontal bands – blue (top), red (double width), and blue (bottom) – with a white three-towered temple representing Angkor Wat made public in black within the center of the red band. The national flag of Cambodia in its present […]
Avoid Crime and Tuk Tuk Scams in Cambodia: Like many other countries in the region, and the world, street crime targeting tourists occasionally rears its ugly head in Cambodia. Generally the Cambodians are warm, open, friendly and appreciative of tourists – and the economic benefits. You’ve just got to be […]
Some soups shout with spice and heat. This one does not. Khmer Lemongrass Chicken Soup is quiet, soft, and comforting. It smells clean and fresh. The broth is clear but full of feeling. When it is simmering on the stove, the whole kitchen feels calm, like a slow afternoon at […]
Cambodia Geography: is a country in mainland Southeast Asia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand, between Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos. Cambodia has a land area of 181,035 square kilometers. It situates completely within the tropics with its southern most points slightly more than 10° above the Equator. The country capital city […]
The Khmer culture has been influenced by India dating back many centuries. Religious is a main factors guided and inspired its arts. The Kingdom of Funan was most probably the first Khmer state to benefit from this influx of Indian ideas. There is also French influence as well. The Angkor […]
There are some soups that don’t need much explaining. You smell them long before you see them. The steam rises slowly, the broth is clear but deep, and somehow it already feels familiar. This Oxtail Cabbage Soup is one of those soups for me. It’s quiet food. Nothing fancy. No […]
Some soups don’t just warm your stomach. They sit quietly in your memory for years. Sweet Sour Beef Star Fruit Soup is one of those dishes for me. This is the kind of soup that carries both comfort and meaning. It is gently sour, softly sweet, and deeply savory. The […]
Some soups don’t need much explaining. They don’t shout for attention or come dressed with fancy toppings. They quietly simmer on the stove, filling the house with a soft, familiar smell that tells you everything will be okay. This Mustard Green Soup with Roasted Meat is one of those recipes. […]
There are some soups that don’t try to impress. They don’t come with heavy spices or long ingredient lists.They just sit quietly on the stove, filling the kitchen with a gentle smell that feels like home. This Chicken Chayote Squash Soup is one of those recipes for me. It’s a […]
There are some recipes that don’t come from cookbooks or cooking classes. They come from watching, listening, and slowly learning by being close to the people who cooked before us. This Oxtail Basil Stew is one of those recipes for me. I grew up seeing this stew simmer quietly on […]
Bitter Vines Soup with Chicken is one of those quiet, comforting dishes that doesn’t try to impress you at first glance. It’s simple. It’s humble. And yet, once you taste it, it stays with you in a gentle way, like a memory you didn’t know you missed. This soup comes […]
There are some soups you don’t forget, no matter how many years pass. For me, Beef and Potato Soup is one of those quiet dishes that stays with you. It isn’t fancy. It doesn’t try to impress. But the moment the steam rises from the pot and the smell of […]
