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		<title>In a Pickle</title>
		<link>http://laocook.com/2010/03/13/in-a-pickle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:34:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vienne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Often overlooked as a simple piece of garnish (as used in our Long Satay and our Honey Roasted Pigeon dishes), pickled vegetables offer a fresh crunchy, salty and sour taste that is great to open a meal with, especially with a pre-dinner chilled glass of Sherry  .
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Using firm fresh vegetables ensures that they retain [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ravioli and Lamb</title>
		<link>http://laocook.com/2010/03/03/ravioli-and-lamb/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:05:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vienne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Its good to get back to normality.  
As a child I always enjoyed a nice &#8220;Dtom Khem&#8221;. The recipe is made by braising pork (or sometimes chicken) and spices with soy sauce and sugar, the resulting dish has a lovely dark caramel colour and a sweet and savoury taste. The best bit has to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Back soon!</title>
		<link>http://laocook.com/2010/02/27/back-soon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:53:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vienne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[.

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Sorry that it has been a while since the last update. This past month or so has seen the entire hotel exclusively booked by a major car group for their launch of two new models. During this time the restaurant has been serving various dishes for international motor journalist, and the restaurant has been closed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pork Threads</title>
		<link>http://laocook.com/2010/01/23/pork-threads/</link>
		<comments>http://laocook.com/2010/01/23/pork-threads/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:39:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vienne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I know them as &#8220;Moo Foy&#8220;.
These lovely soft threads of seasoned pork are so versatile. I was first introduced to them when I was young and they were sprinkled on top of a hot bowl of &#8220;Khao Piek&#8221; (rice soup), yummy!.
Since then I have seen them used in sandwiches and other snacks (best of all, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Meat and Bones</title>
		<link>http://laocook.com/2010/01/01/meat-and-bones/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:43:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vienne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Firstly, let me wish everyone a very happy 2010!
Now that all the hotel Gala Dinners throughout the festive season are finally over, I can spend a week or so relaxing!  
This past month has been busy, however with careful planning ahead, it was relatively easy. Once all the Gala Dinner menus were confirmed, it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Testing Dinner for New Years Eve</title>
		<link>http://laocook.com/2009/12/16/testing-dinner/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:19:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vienne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have been busy lately and must apologise for not updating the site.  
Though the build up to the festive season means that the restaurant is less busy, the team and I have been hard at work behind the scenes getting the menus and dishes ready for Christmas and the New Year.
One of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tasting Menu October 2009</title>
		<link>http://laocook.com/2009/11/02/tasting-menu-october-2009/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:48:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vienne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now that October has finished, November allows us to take a break before the busy festive season begins. Shortly I will be off to London to join up with the rest of my family to await the arrival of my new nephew!
The past month also saw us releasing our first supplement menu.
Our Tasting Menu, or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>All Aboard</title>
		<link>http://laocook.com/2009/10/18/all-aboard/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:22:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vienne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[After endless long shifts, its good to take some time to relax.
What´s better than spending a day on the beach?
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Sailing, thats what!
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Kuchi keeps a look out for fishes&#8230;. and Icebergs&#8230;.
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Its not long before the conversation turns to new menu ideas.
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&#8220;What????? You  want to serve the beef &#8220;well done&#8221;"?
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&#8220;Okay, where is the Wasabi and Soy Sauce?&#8221;
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&#8220;Let [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cans and Eggs</title>
		<link>http://laocook.com/2009/10/03/cans-and-eggs/</link>
		<comments>http://laocook.com/2009/10/03/cans-and-eggs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:24:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vienne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Canned foods are very versatile and have very long shelf lives.
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But what is in our can?
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We decided to can our Squid, Seaweed and Mackerel Salad.  
Don´t worry, I was only joking!  
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These cans are actually used as a presentation device. (Who says that there is no humour in the kitchens&#8230;?  )
The fish [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Banana Blossoms</title>
		<link>http://laocook.com/2009/09/30/banana-blossoms/</link>
		<comments>http://laocook.com/2009/09/30/banana-blossoms/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:23:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vienne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Banana Blossoms are also known as Banana Hearts, Banana Flowers and a host of other names.
I am lucky enough to have a huge banana plant growing in my front garden, and better still, we all get to eat the blossoms once the fruits have emerged. Removing the blossom from under the cluster (the fruits) also [...]]]></description>
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