Thai basil (horapha) isn't the same as holy basil (krapao). In the West, getting real holy basil is difficult so Western Thai restaurants will often substitute Thai basil/regular Italian basil.

Opinions vary, but some Thai chefs say that Italian basil is a better option.

Sadly. Though whether POTUS is making the decisions is questionable.

So that's why she was looking at you funny after you first retired. The hidden chore list has started to make itself apparent.

Nice!

It's a good thing when a Western Thai restaurant serves the dish "Kai Dao". With a crispy edged fried egg.

That's sad. Hang in there.

Plus, the bluish inside of the bowl may have something to do with that.

It is the tamarind that darkens it.

Beautiful!

If you've had good Southern fried catfish then you know. This was farm raised.

The flip side is you have better access to fresh Pacific seafood that we can only dream of.

Different. But slightly appropriate.

You are free to use whatever you want. Or just the marinara itself.

Yes.

Winging it works as well.

"It's the end of the world as we know it..."

Music from my teenage years.

Thanks so much.

Thank you!