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Introduction	I am a Thai cook or mae (mother) khroa (kitchen.) I was born in Bangkok Thailand, and emigrated to the U.S.A. at age 15. My restaurant Saffron, founded in 1985, was the first Thai restaurant in San Diego and is going strong in its 24th year. I am the author of Cracking the Coconut: Classic Thai Home Cooking, winner of the Julia Child Award, and Asian Grilling. My new book, The Elements of Life: A Contemporary Guide to Thai Recipes and Traditions for Healthier Living will be published by John Wiley & Sons in October, 2009. I have appeared on numerous national television shows, including Today, Good Morning America, The Martha Stewart Show and The Cooking Channel, as well as local TV. If you want to learn how to really cook Thai food, the traditional old-fashioned way, or learn about Thai food history, culture, tradition or food stories, you are at the right blog. If you are interested in knowing more about who I am, read my posting "About Me" on January 15, 2009 and go to www.sumeiyu.com.

Introduction

I am a Thai cook or mae (mother) khroa (kitchen.) I was born in Bangkok Thailand, and emigrated to the U.S.A. at age 15. My restaurant Saffron, founded in 1985, was the first Thai restaurant in San Diego and is going strong in its 24th year. I am the author of Cracking the Coconut: Classic Thai Home Cooking, winner of the Julia Child Award, and Asian Grilling. My new book, The Elements of Life: A Contemporary Guide to Thai Recipes and Traditions for Healthier Living will be published by John Wiley & Sons in October, 2009. I have appeared on numerous national television shows, including Today, Good Morning America, The Martha Stewart Show and The Cooking Channel, as well as local TV. If you want to learn how to really cook Thai food, the traditional old-fashioned way, or learn about Thai food history, culture, tradition or food stories, you are at the right blog. If you are interested in knowing more about who I am, read my posting "About Me" on January 15, 2009 and go to www.sumeiyu.com.