Tim B. posted an article on Maryland Meals - Feb 9, 2012, 9:18 am
Cherry Walnut Chocolate Bread Ingredients: 2/3 cup dried tart cherries 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1 cup, plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup fat free sour cream or lowfat sour cream 1 large, very ripe banana, mashed 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups flour 6 tablespoo...
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Feb 6, 2012, 5:04 pm
Pattaya Burapa Bike Week 2012 The 15th annual Pattaya Burapa Bike Week will be happening February 10th and 11th at the Pattaya Sports Arena in Jomtien. This is one Pattaya event you don’t want to miss. There will be bikes and riders from all over South East Asia and hundreds of the coolest cus...
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Tim B. posted an article on Maryland Meals - Feb 4, 2012, 11:41 am
Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs Ingredients: 12 eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 4 slices bacon 2 tablespoons finely shredded cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon mustard Directions: Place eggs into a sauce pan with cold water covering eggs. Bring to a good boil and remove from heat. Cover and let eggs Sit in the ...
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Tim B. posted an article on Maryland Meals - Feb 4, 2012, 10:35 am
Crispy Crab Puffs Ingredients 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter 1/4 cup minced shallot (from 2 shallots) 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups whole milk 4 ounces lump crabmeat 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (1/3 cup) 1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4...
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Tim B. posted an article on Maryland Meals - Feb 4, 2012, 9:30 am
Grilled Eggplant Bites Ingredients: 1 eggplant 2-3 tbs olive oil 2-3 tomatoes, sliced ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 4 tbs mayonnaise 2 garlic cloves, crushed Fresh herbs to garnish (dill, basil, oregano, thyme, etc) Salt and pepper Directions: Slice eggplants, toss with olive oil,...
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Tim B. posted an article on Maryland Meals - Feb 1, 2012, 8:39 am
Chesapeake Bay Hot Crab Dip   Ingredients: 1 lump crabmeat, cleaned 1 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese,grated 2 teaspoons old bay seasoning 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard Directions: In a large bowl combine all ingredients together except crabmeat and 1/...
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Tim B. posted an article on Maryland Meals - Jan 31, 2012, 8:39 pm
Barbecue Bacon Wrapped Shrimp   Ingredients: 24 jumbo shrimp, cooked, deviened and butterflied 24 basil leaves, coarsely chopped 2 teaspoons Parmesan cheese, grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 16 slices bacon, cut in half 1 cup favorite barbecue sauce Directions: For stuffing, combine basil, ...
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Tim B. posted an article on Maryland Meals - Jan 30, 2012, 8:18 am
Cottage Cheese and Egg Breakfast Muffins with Ham and Cheddar Ingredients: 2/3 cup cottage cheese 1/4 cup grated parmesan 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour 2/3 cup almond meal 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 4 eggs, beaten 3 T water 1/4 cup finely diced ham 1/2 cup sharp cheddar 2 T sli...
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Tim B. posted an article on Maryland Meals - Jan 30, 2012, 8:07 am
Ginger and Cilantro Baked Tilapia Ingredients: 2 large tilapia fillets (or similar thin white fish) – about 3/4 pound 1 jalapeno pepper (optional) 3 garlic cloves 1 Tablespoon grated ginger 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 cup white wine 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/3 cup chopped cilantro Scallion...
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Jan 30, 2012, 3:37 am
The Pattaya International Bed Race 2012 went off without a hitch last night and there was a lot of fun in the air. By the time the beds started lining up for the parade it was overcast and threatening rain and not too long after that the skies did open up for a bit but aside from a little rain, thun...
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Tim B. posted an article on Maryland Meals - Jan 28, 2012, 8:39 pm
Crockpot Clam Chowder   Another great take on an old favorite. This Clam Chowder recipe is very easy to make and very tasty. Recipe Ingredients: 2 pounds clam, juice reserved 12 ounces salt pork 1 large onion, diced 4 stalks celery, diced 8 large potatoes, peeled and cubed 32 ounces half a...
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Jan 25, 2012, 3:06 am
Phuket International Blues Rock Festival 2012 The 7th annual Phuket International Blues Rock Festival will be happening this year on February 23 – 26 from 6 pm to midnight at Laguna Grove (the ‘Y-junction’) in Laguna Phuket, Phuket’s five star resort complex on beautiful Bangtao Beach. Thi...
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Tim B. posted an article on Maryland Meals - Jan 23, 2012, 10:58 am
Spicy Cheeseburger Soup Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water 2 cups cubed potatoes 2 small carrots, diced 1 onion, chopped 1/4 cup bell pepper 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained 2 1/2...
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Jan 22, 2012, 12:09 pm
Pattaya International Bed Race 2012 The 4th annual Pattaya International Bed Race will take place on January 29, 2012 right on beach road. Organized by the Rotary Club of Pattaya and Pattaya City Hall, the event has been a huge success the past 2 years and looks to be a permanent event on the Patta...
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Jan 18, 2012, 3:05 am
Bangkok Guitar Fiesta 2012 The second annual Bangkok Guitar Fiesta will be taking place this February 3rd – 5th at the small hall of the Thailand Cultural Center. The Fiesta will be bringing together top international guitarists and acts for your musical enjoyment and education such as; Tango in ...
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Tim B. posted an article on Maryland Meals - Jan 17, 2012, 10:34 am
Oreo Cupcakes Ingredients: 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil’s food cake mix 1 (5.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix 1 cup sour cream 1 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 1/2 cup warm water 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Buttercream Cream Frosting 1 stick salted butter – room temperatu...
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Tim B. posted an article on Maryland Meals - Jan 15, 2012, 8:39 pm
Beer battered fish   Ingredients: 2 pounds tilapia fish fillets 2 eggs, separated 1 beer 1/4 cup milk 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions: Cut fish in pieces medium chunks. Beat egg yolks until thick and light. Blend in beer, milk, flour and seasonings. ...
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Tim B. posted an article on Maryland Meals - Jan 15, 2012, 10:18 am
Chesapeake Bay Crab Empanada Ingredients: 1 lb. Lump Crab Meat 8 oz. Sliced Greek Kalamata Olives ½ c. walnuts, chopped ¼ c. Sunsweet Dates 4 tsp. olive oil 2 shallots, minced 2 garlic cloves, mince d 1 large Roasted Bell Pepper, chopped 1 Tbsp. Old Bay Seasoning 1 pkg. 15 oz. refriger...
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Jan 5, 2012, 11:36 am
Thailand Public Holidays 2012 Below is a list of Thailand’s public & National holidays for 2012. Businesses and government offices will be closed on National holidays while tourist attractions, clubs, and shops generally remain open. Many holidays such as Loy Krathong and Visaka Bucha day are bas...
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Dec 28, 2011, 8:08 am
Not sure what to do for New Years 2012 in Thailand? Well, here are some great ideas to bring in the New Year Thai style. Bangkok Countdown 2012 Join the throngs of people gathering around Central World where there will be live music, light and sound shows as well as all kinds of great food and dri...
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Dec 24, 2011, 11:39 am
As the sky lights up across Pattaya with fireworks and people are gathering all over to share Christmas Eve and Christmas together I want to take this moment to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. While the vast majority of Thai’s are Buddhist they seem to have a much better grasp on enjoying the...
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Dec 23, 2011, 4:19 am
Pattaya Countdown 2012 Pattaya is stepping up the festivities once again this year by playing host to the longest New Years celebrations in all of Thailand. Pattaya Countdown 2012 will take place at Bali Hai Pier nightly from 8pm to midnight starting on December 25th and ending on December 31st. T...
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Dec 17, 2011, 1:21 pm
Pattaya Fireworks Competition 2011 This weekend the Pattaya Fireworks Competition finally took place after being rescheduled due to lack of tourists last month. The fireworks started early Friday evening and lasted until about 10pm and again on Saturday. Friday night the fireworks were great but Sa...
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Dec 16, 2011, 7:00 am
Golf stars Play for Thailand Flood Relief Some of the biggest names from the world of golf have rallied round to raise nearly 2.5 million Baht to help the victims of November’s devastating floods in Thailand. The clean-up operation following Thailand’s worst flood for half a century is still o...
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Dec 16, 2011, 3:31 am
Phuket Electronic Music and Dance Festival 2011 Following the trend of electronic music festivals around the world, the Creative Electronic Music and Dance Festival began last year in Pattaya by the Department of Intellectual Properties, Ministry Of Commerce. With this year’s Phuket Electronic Mu...
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Dec 7, 2011, 7:18 am
Doesn’t look much like a cuckoo clock does it? No pendulum, chains or housing for the bird to come out of, then again this isn’t a normal cuckoo clock…this is a Thai cuckoo clock. It also doesn’t work like a normal cuckoo clock as in chiming on the quarter hour, half hour etc. well, it may j...
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Dec 5, 2011, 1:36 am
Today King Bhumibol  Adulyadej and all of Thailand will celebrate his 84th birthday. Celebrations will take place all over Thailand in honor of his majesties birthday which is also fathers day. There will be fireworks, concerts and all manner of events for everyone to enjoy. May the King’s birth...
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Dec 1, 2011, 2:39 am
Farmer Talen circa 2009 in the rice fields of Mukdahan quite a bit heavier then and very sweaty. The first thing I noticed as the bus pulled into Petchaboon province were the small mountain ranges on the horizon and after that was the miles and miles of farmland. Petchaboon is definitely farm count...
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Nov 23, 2011, 3:54 am
Koh Phangan Full Moon Party The Koh Phangan Full Moon Party is the end all and be all of parties and one party many travelers must attend every year. Be prepared for a rollicking great time but remember to watch out for your personal safety and stay out of trouble. If you plan on attending one of ...
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Tim B. posted an article on Photography of Thailand - Nov 22, 2011, 3:58 pm
This picture was taken inside the caves of mountain Wat Sup Prairo located in the Petchaboon province of Thailand.
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Nov 21, 2011, 6:30 am
Pattaya International Fireworks Competition The Pattaya International Fireworks Competition will be taking place again this year on December 16th & 17th at Pattaya Beach. Fireworks will be displayed from teams around the world including: Thailand, Italy, USA, United Arab Emirates, Denmark, Japan, C...
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Tim B. posted an article on Photography of Thailand - Nov 19, 2011, 10:00 am
The beach was crowded in Pattaya from Walking Street down to Soi 8 as everyone enjoyed Loy Krathong 2011.
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Tim B. posted an article on Photography of Thailand - Nov 18, 2011, 10:32 am
Cute Thai girls getting ready to launch their Krathongs at Pattaya beach; Loy Krathong 2011.
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Tim B. posted an article on Photography of Thailand - Nov 17, 2011, 10:00 am
Scene at the beach on Loy Krathong 2011 in Pattaya
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Tim B. posted an article on Photography of Thailand - Nov 16, 2011, 9:00 am
A very beautiful Krathong for sale at the beach, Loy Krathong 2011 Pattaya.
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Tim B. posted an article on Photography of Thailand - Nov 15, 2011, 10:02 am
Many more ladiboys were dressed for Loy Krathong this year than ladies and there were even several contests for the best dressed ladyboy. This ladyboy contest took place on Soi 8.
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Nov 14, 2011, 10:52 am
Don Quixote had his windmills and apparently the Thai’s have their refrigerators. Okay, not all Thai’s do this but I have seen it more often than not which always leaves me scratching my head. This particular Thai fridge belongs to Mo’s family in Petchaboon; they have two. If you notice there...
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Tim B. posted an article on Photography of Thailand - Nov 12, 2011, 9:50 am
I think this Thai bar girl mixed up her holidays and confused Halloween for Loy Krathong.
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Tim B. posted an article on Photography of Thailand - Nov 11, 2011, 9:49 am
Two beautiful Thai bar girls at Rolling Stone bar Soi 8 all dressed up for Loy Krathong 2011.
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Nov 11, 2011, 1:09 am
Loy Krathong 2011 Loy Krathong is without a doubt one of my all time favorite Thai holidays and like all Thai holidays it’s a time to spend with friends and loved ones. I had a great time last night wandering the streets and the beach taking pictures and joining in the festivities, although I was...
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Nov 3, 2011, 7:28 am
Wat Sup Prairo After a much needed rest from climbing the mountain we finally wandered into the caves of Wat Sup Prairo. As we entered there were some small statues and artifacts strewn about the entrance waiting to be placed and just inside the mouth of the cave there sat a Buddhist nun working on ...
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Tim B. posted an article on Maryland Meals - Nov 2, 2011, 12:43 pm
White Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Ingredients:   Crust: 3/4 cup vanilla-wafer crumbs 1/2 cup ground hazelnuts 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted    Cheesecake Filling: 3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon pumpki...
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Tim B. posted an article on Maryland Meals - Nov 2, 2011, 10:33 am
Pumpkin Spice Butter Ingredients: 1 /4 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Directions: Mix the ingredients together and serve with baked sweet potatoes. On a side note, these spices are called pumpkin spic...
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Tim B. posted an article on Maryland Meals - Nov 2, 2011, 8:39 am
Dilled Shrimp Salad Ingredients: Dressing: 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cucumber, seeded, sliced 1 cup  gree...
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Tim B. posted an article on Maryland Meals - Nov 1, 2011, 8:39 pm
Smoked Salmon Spread   This Smoked Salmon Spread recipe is sure to be a hit at the next party. Quick and easy to make and a flavor that is just amazingly delicious. Recipe Ingredients: 8 ounce package of cream cheese 4 ounces of smoked salmon 3 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauc...
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Nov 1, 2011, 4:14 am
Wat Sup Prairo Mo’s family lives in the South Western area of Petchaboon in the Amphoe of  Wichian Buri, more specifically the family lives in the Tambon of Sap Noi. In order to get to the family farm one needs to go down a very long dirt road about 20 miles, at about the halfway point you’ll ...
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Tim B. posted an article on Maryland Meals - Oct 31, 2011, 10:35 am
Rosemary Mushroom Crostini Ingredients: 1 bread 2 tbsp butter 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1 large clove garlic, minced 5 ½ cups finely chopped mixed mushrooms ¼ cup 35% cream 1 tsp minced fresh rosemary 1 cup grated Canadian Oka, Emmental or Aged Cheddar cheese ½ cup freshly grate...
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Tim B. posted an article on Maryland Meals - Oct 30, 2011, 8:39 pm
Curried Shrimp & Corn Soup Ingredients: 1/2 pound small shrimp 2 cups regular-strength chicken broth 2 medium apples, peeled, cored and chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 4 cups buttermilk 1/4 cup lime juice 1 1/2 cups cooked corn 1/2...
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Tim B. posted an article on Maryland Meals - Oct 28, 2011, 9:55 am
Mocha Chip Muffins Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon table salt 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt 3 tablespoons instant espresso powder 3/4 cu...
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Tim B. posted an article on Thailand land of Smiles - Oct 28, 2011, 8:37 am
Anyone who has been to Thailand has most likely noticed this before, a ten baht coin stuck in the ear of a Thai girl. They don’t all do it but I suspect most have done it at least a few times. While Mo and I were at the local Monday/Friday market the other day she got change for a 20 baht note an...
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