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Ciao!

Vienne — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:30:13 +0000

Having left my job at the hotel I am now working in Milan, Italy. It was sad to say goodbye to my team, not just the Lao and...

Bring on 2013!

Vienne — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:40:48 +0000

“Goodbye 2012″ and “Hello 2013″! I hope that you had a good festive period and enjoyed welcoming in 2013. I am glad that 2012 is over. It wasn’t...

Beerlao, Serve Chilled

Vienne — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:08:39 +0000

The 4th of November was cold! The day started off wet, but by late morning it was dry, but still cold!! Anyway, that didn’t put us off! Beerlao...

A Party with Beerlao

Vienne — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:24:03 +0000

London is cold for one moment, then wet, then warm, then wet and cold, sunny and dry then cold again. You can experience all the seasons in one...

The Bittersweet

Vienne — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:20:19 +0000

It´s a bittersweet moment for me. Yesterday I signed various papers that would result in me being the former Executive Chef at the hotel. I found myself in...

Competition 8

Vienne — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:54:13 +0000

Three main ingredients. Squid Shallots Rice . What can you come up with? That was the question that I asked my cooks for the “Concurso 8″ (8th Competition)....

What´s Going On?

Vienne — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:49:34 +0000

Firstly, a belated Happy Lao New Year to everyone! Things have been pretty hectic around here lately, so many things to do, with so little time to do...

Goi Pa, Laotian Fish Salad

Vienne — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:43:59 +0000

Goi Pa. A Laotian ceviche of some sort? Or is ceviche a South American version of Goi Pa? Who cares? Its yummy and easy to make! Like many...

Malt Brulee

Vienne — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:48:27 +0000

Malt Brulee or to give it its full title, Malt Flavoured Crème Brûlée is a new dessert that is now a regular fixture on my small “Sweet Things...

Lao Cook in Brick Lane, London.

Vienne — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:41:57 +0000

It is cold here! That´s what you get by living in one of the “Casas Viejas”, or “Old Houses”, which this town is now named after. These typical...