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| WELCOME RECEPTION |
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Everything you wanted to know about Northeast Thailand *
but were afraid to ask -- presented by Robert Carmack &
Morrison Polkinghorne of Globetrotting Gourmet®. |
Morning market walk with chef |
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Isan Contemporary Life in Bangkok
Lecture & Pictures
With Isan migrants composing the capital's largest segment, they influence its vibrant life in myraid ways, from late night snacks at the hawker stall, to the choice of taxis you take. Philip Cornwel-Smith, author of of the popular culture history Very Thai charts the phenomonon |
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coffee and tea + traditional Isan snacks in the Foyer
including Birthday celebrations |
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The Isan Lunch Box
Demonstration & Tastings
Cookbook author and London restaurateur Vatcharin Bhumichitr charts the history of Isan Pinto, with deconstructed lunch options for today's foodie.
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Traditional Fruit Wines of Isan
Tastings
Like the old adage "a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down" Thai liquers can be more medicinal than potable. Learn about varieities of traditional Thai wines made from tropical fruits, how to drink, and serve. You are in for some taste surprises! |
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Khon Kaen's Famouse Sausage
Tastings & Demonstration
Khon Kaen is renowned for its Chinese dried sausages.
Learn about its history from local producers, plus regional sai grop Isan and more. |
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Gaeng: Thai & Isan curries
Tastings & Demonstration
Somsak Wongdechanand, editor in chief of Thailand's leading food magazine Gourmet & Cuisine, and Pramol Pimsen,
author of Khon Sab Isan (Authentic Isan Food) de-mystifies Thai curries in this primer on Thailand's greatest culinary export. |
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Isan's Improbable Cuisine
Tastings & Demonstration
Impossible, or just improbable? From fried lizard, to ant egg soup and crispy locusts, Isan's traditional fare stikes an outsider as improbable,
if not unpalatable. Dr. Chop Deesuankoke, retired lecturer of Khon Kaen University presents your chance to try for yourself! |
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Alcohol & Thai Food
Tastings
Few subjects are more fraught than wine and Thai food, let alone spirits and beer.
Taste classic Thai dishes with noble grape wines, and learn how to marry chilli and wine. |
