Thai Chili Sauce, or nam prik pao, is a common ingredient in Thai cooking. A little bit spicy, a little bit sweet, it also has a savory umami flavor that comes from the addition of shrimp. This Thai chili sauce is so flavorful and delicious that we’ve been guilty of eating it straight out of […]
Sha Cha Beef Stir-fry
Sha Cha Sauce (沙茶酱) is really underrated, and I’m not sure why. Often labeled on its packaging as “Chinese BBQ Sauce” in English, sha cha sauce is a mixture of shallots, garlic, dried shrimp, fish, and chilies that may not exactly sound all that appetizing, but when combined together in whatever magical process they use […]
A Guide to Traveling Iceland’s Ring Road in a Camper Van
Hi again Woks of Life Travel readers. We’re back with more about Iceland! Specifically…a guide on how to travel Iceland’s Ring Road in a camper van. Everything from choosing the right van rental company to practicalities like packing, meal planning, and navigation. While I really enjoyed writing that 10-Day Iceland Itinerary post we published recently, this […]
Iceland Itinerary: A 10-Day Road Trip
Hey Woks of Life Travel readers. I just got back from Iceland a few weeks ago. My boyfriend Justin (Friend-Turned-Boyfriend. See here.) and I went to Iceland for 10 days in March, driving the entire Ring Road in a camper van. We washed dishes in the frigid spray of gas station car washes, negotiated pee breaks […]
Red Curry Noodles with Chicken
The star of these red curry noodles? Thai red curry paste. These little cans of magic can single-handedly pack a flavor punch in any meat, vegetable, or noodle dish you can dream up. Which is great, because you can get that delightfully exotic red curry flavor without the trouble of finding all of the obscure […]
Red Curry Tofu (A Vegan Recipe!)
This red curry tofu recipe was born of 1. conversations I have with people in my everyday life who tell me that when they look at our blog, they go directly to the “Quick and Easy” section and 2. the response to our recent roundup of Traditional Chinese Vegan Recipes, which told me that ya’ll definitely […]
8 Road to Hana Stops for the Perfect Day in Maui
The Road to Hana. Without a doubt one of the top “attractions” on Maui, The Road to Hana is a winding, narrow, magical drive through some of the most scenic parts of the island. But whether you have an amazing time driving to Hana or an underwhelming time has a lot to do with the […]
Spicy Stir-fried Rice Cakes
As food bloggers, we’re constantly looking for new ideas for recipes. One of our best methods of gaining inspiration? Going out and trying new things to eat! That’s how I got the idea for today’s recipe––Spicy Stir-fried Rice Cakes. Rice cakes are one of my favorite ingredients. If you’ve never had them, they’re basically little […]