Vegetable samosas are popular as snacks or an appetizers in South Asian, Middle Eastern, and African cuisines. The triangular or cone-shaped pastries are filled with savory ingredients, such as spiced…

This lemongrass tea can be enjoyed both hot and cold, and I still haven’t decided which version I like the best, because they are both very good. In the winter,…

Pumpkins are abundant in the Karen state in Myanmar, where people grow them in kitchen gardens for household consumption. The pumpkins are used in a variety of traditional Karen dishes,…

The potato dumplings (aloo ket tha late kyaw) are a popular snack in Myanmar. Traditionally, they were enjoyed in the afternoon, often paired with milk tea, and housewives would enjoy…

Burmese Tea Cakes (Bamar Kate Mote) are a traditional snack from Myanmar. The small cakes are often enjoyed with tea and served, when people gather to chat and enjoy each…

Burmese egg roti is a popular street food in Myanmar, and it has become one of the most popular menu items at Tea Garden in Mae Sot. The egg roti…

Mohinga is a traditional Burmese noodle soup, and it is considered the national dish of Myanmar. The soup is usually made with fish and fish sauce, but this recipe is…

The bright yellow banana juice with honey is one of the most popular drinks at Borderline Collective’s Tea Garden restaurant. It is easy to make, and it tastes amazing, like…

In Myanmar, the wraps with banana and coconut are typically enjoyed after a meal, along with a cup of tea. The banana leaf functions as natural packaging, which makes the…

This delicious green juice is super refreshing on a hot summer day (and trust me, the summer days in Thailand are hot!). The juice is made with lime basil, which…