Ordering a meal to share: clearer questions about ingredients and portions
Use a few focused questions to understand a dish, judge the first order, and agree how your table will share the meal.
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TAEC: a thoughtful introduction to the cultures of Laos
The Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre in Luang Prabang is a useful place to begin asking better questions about Laos. Its museum, learning activities and work with artisans focus on the country's varied ethnic cultures. A visit can provide…
Ock Pop Tok: understanding a Lao textile before buying one
A finished Lao textile can hold far more work than its size suggests. At Ock Pop Tok's Living Crafts Centre in Luang Prabang, the useful starting point is the making: fibre preparation, dyeing, pattern setting and weaving. Seeing those stages…