The 12 Best Mortar and Pestle sets you need in 2021
A mortar and pestle is an essential tool in the kitchen. Historically important to cuisines around the…
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The 12 Best Mortar and Pestle sets you need in 2021
A mortar and pestle is an essential tool in the kitchen. Historically important to cuisines around the world and still used in many kitchens today, the mortar and pestle is perfect for smashing and grinding, emulsifying and breaking down tough fibers. No electric food processor…
How to Choose the Best Mortar and Pestle in 2021 [Guide]
A must-have for any kitchen, mortars and pestles are the bedrock for most culinary traditions throughout the world. With the invention of electronic food processors, the mortar and pestle has been wrongly left out of many kitchens. They’ve become a decorative item or have disappeared…
Authentic Thai Green Curry Paste Recipe
This Thai Green Curry Paste recipe comes to us from our Cookly Ambassador Mendy from Thailand. For this recipe we recommend using a mortar and pestle to control the texture of your paste and release all flavors of your ingredients. Further below we share our…
Unique and Fun Things to Do in Paris
Bonjour! Are you ready to explore this remarkable city? Paris has been one of the top places to visit mainly because it is full of culture and beauty. There is something for everyone whether you are a foodie, a fashionista, or an art connoisseur. Paris…
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Leaving Home to Appreciate Home: Traditional Thai in Phuket by Way of America
Sometimes you need to leave your home to learn how to truly appreciate the culinary traditions you grew up on. This was certainly true for Tony, the chef and teacher at Thai Cooking Class Phuket. After growing up in Ubon Ratchatani, in the northeastern Thai…
14 Fun Things You Must Do In Phuket
Phuket: A mountainous, rainforest rich island with some of Thailand’s most popular beaches. Phuket may seem small, but it’s Thailand’s largest island. It’s teeming with breathtaking landscapes, beaches, and amazing viewpoints. However, Phuket is more than just a pretty face. It’s filled with history, a…
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Top Things to Do in Venice
Venice: A City of Canals for Roads Venice, the capital of Northern Italy, is known as the queen of the Adriatic and the city of water. Where you would normally see city streets and sidewalks lie many intricate water channels and beautiful arched bridges. Navigating…
10 Best Things to Do in Florence
Explore the amazing city and soak in the history Florence offers some of the greatest treasures to Italian history and culture. This fascinating city in Tuscany will provide some of the most unique experiences of your trip! Although the city is small, there are plenty…
Pasta Making Classes in Florence
Italy – it’s the centre of the world of pasta. Florence, especially, is home to a host of traditional pasta experts, so why not learn how to make authentic handmade pasta from one of them? Each class comes with delicious fresh ingredients and a refreshing…
Great Cooking Classes in Florence for Vegans and Vegetarians
Bring your appetite to Florence and satisfy your hunger through one of these great cooking classes that are all vegan and vegetarian friendly! From family pasta and pizza making to biking and wine tasting there is something available for everyone! 1. Fresh Pasta and Gnocchi…
5 Best Wine Tastings & Tours in Florence
Taste the best in Italian wines when you book one of Cookly’s five best wine tours and tastings for an unforgettable Florentine wine lovers experience. 1. Visit a 13th Century Farmhouse to Prepare a Four Course Italian Meal and Pair Each Course with a Different…
5 Traditional Pizza Making Classes in Florence
Practice your pizza making skills while visiting Florence and take home techniques that will allow you to create the best pizza your friends and family have ever tasted. Choose from any of these five great pizza making experiences and gain skills, collect recipes, and create…
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THE HOME OF PHO AND SO MUCH MORE
Best Places to Eat Pho in Hanoi
Hanoi: The City “Between Rivers” Known for their centuries-old architecture and deeply influenced through its multicultural way of life, Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is where we begin our next food journey. “Ha Noi” in Vietnamese means ‘river’ ‘inner’, as the city is located between the…
Must Do Activities While in Ho Chi Minh City
The young and vibrant metropolis of southern Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) is the largest city in Vietnam with around 13 million people in the metropolitan area. The city is a blend of modern skyscrapers, historical French Colonial structures, and meandering…