As hot sun scorches the Central Valley, the hot crops pour in. Tomatoes, eggplant and especially chiles of every shape and temperament. Piled high in bushel baskets, or tumbled onto a table at ...
Khong River House is buzzing on a chilly Friday night. Waiters add to the clamor, adeptly pronouncing Thai ingredients such as khaep mu (crisp pork rinds) and nam prik num (green chili pepper salsa).