Showed Up Just In Time for a Swim
A spontaneous trip 2 hours east of Bangkok, Thailand to Chachoengsao led me to a remote village of friendly elephants. I showed up just in time for a swim.
Month: December 2014
Meet the Swiss Army Knife of Animals
At the Insect Pathology Lab at Khon Kaen University, they have been focusing on one specific animal for the past decade due to its superhero potential.
The Demand and Supply of Edible Insects
An interview with a insect agriculture researcher at Khon Kaen University to uncover what’s driving the demand of insect farming in Thailand and how it affects the supply chain.
A Platter of Thailand’s Finest
After completing my mission of finding an insect food cart in Chiang Mai, it’s finally time to expand my 6-legged palate.
The Hunt for Chiang Mai’s (Edible) Insects
When the friendly folks at the Siam Insect Museum denied my request to feast on their spider food (crickets), they at least pointed me in a direction where I might be able to sniff some out.
It’s Okay, They’re Only a Little Poisonous
Known to be a place for breeding, rearing and letting you play with insects and arachnids, the Siam Insect Museum in Chiang Mai was a perfect launchpad into my insect hunt in northern Thailand.
Effectively Capturing and Telling a Story
Stories are the building blocks of humanity. A tool for understanding the world. They offer a chance for a real escape and to return us better than we were before they captured our attention.
Papaya Cricket Salad with Pro Thai Chef, Momma Rose
When Thai Chef Momma Rose learned of my interest in eating insects she said, “Okay, tomorrow we go to market.”