The Boat Landing is Luang Namtha´s Ecotourism Lodge, Guest House and Restaurant. Davidson writes in his Oxford Companion to Food that there are more than 56 different ethnic tribes in Laos, and Dorothy explains that there are an amazing 29 of these ethnic groups in the Luang Namtha province. You could be mistaken by thinking its another restaurant cookbook, however Dorothy has put (via pen to paper) together a wonderful collection of recipes from this region of Laos. There should be more books dedicated to the culinary delights of our country, it would be sad not to have more written down on paper, especially in this high tech world where everything is available via a search engine.Īll of the above books are a good resource for recipes, however my latest addition really stands out amongst the crowd.įood from Northern Laos: The Boat Landing Cookbook by Dorothy Culloty and Kees Sprengers is a real eye-opener. Though not strictly a cookbook, Natacha Du Pont de Bie´s Ant Egg Soup: The Adventures of a Food Tourist in Laos includes some recipes from her very interesting travels through Laos. Davisdon has many food related books published, you can clearly see his love for his adopted country.ĭaovone Xayavong´s Taste of Laos: Lao/Thai Recipes from Dara Restaurant showcases food from her restaurant in Berkeley, California.įrom the East Coast, Penn Honthong´s Simple Laotian Cooking includes more than 170 recipes. Both these books (and the impressive Oxford Companion to Food) are illustrated by Lao artist and family friend Mr. Not only has he catalogued the various fish species that are found in the region, he also includes recipes.
Davidson was also responsible for the book, Fish and Fish Dishes of Laos. Alan Davidson from Royal Lao Chef Phia Sing´s notes. Neatly arranged on the shelf are Phia Sing´s Traditional Recipes of Laos, which was put together by the late great “foodie” and former British Ambassador to Laos, Mr. One corner of this repository houses my tiny section on Lao Cuisine.
I have books relating to Thai, Indian, French, Spanish, British, Modern, Traditional, Sous Vide, Pâtés, Japanese, Canapés, Desserts, Tapas, Sweets, Breads, Baking, Snacks etc. I have a great appetite for reading and have a huge library of cookbooks, the books occupy a whole room in my house.
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