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New Thai Cookbook Available in Print or on CD, On-Line and in Stores

Article Editor: Christopher Laird Simmons

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - November 11, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Thai Essence is pleased to announce the publication of "Classical and Traditional Home-Style Thai Cooking," by Phant Worakul. This exceptional cookbook takes the mystery out of Thai food for the home cook. Worakul presents recipes for every phase of a complete, authentic Thai meal using ingredients available in the U.S. and techniques designed for people new to Thai cooking. Each recipe includes easy-to-follow steps, and is accompanied by a beautiful color photograph of the dish.

"Classical and Traditional Home-Style Thai Cooking" provides recipes in each of the 14 main food categories in Thai cooking: soups, salads, curries, stir-fried, deep-fried, grilled, barbecued, baked, steamed, boiled, dipping sauces, dessert, and one plate meals. A meal composition chart is included, showing how to combine tastes artfully and select dishes from the 14 food categories to create a complete Thai meal. There is also an extensive pictorial glossary of ingredients.

In addition to over 50 recipes, the author includes material on the history and regions of Thailand and their influence on Thai cuisine, as well as a quick and thorough course in the fundamentals of Thai cooking. Topics covered include: the uses of specific tastes and textures, a description of the different kinds of curries, how to handle ingredients, as well as equipment and presentation techniques.

"Classical and Traditional Home-Style Thai Cooking" will appeal to the many fans of Thai cuisine, as well as to all beginner and experienced cooks who want to expand their cooking knowledge and skills.

For more details and purchase info, please go to: www.thaiessence.com (Book: $24.75, CD: $21.75, or both for $41.75). The site also features recipes and cooking techniques, where to find ingredients across the U.S., products for purchase and more.

About the Author

Phant (pronounced "Pon") Worakul is from Thailand and grew up in a food business family watching his mother and sisters cook daily. He was cooking by the age of nine and had mastered home-style Thai cooking by the age of 17 when he joined the family business.

Phant came to California in 1987 to pursue an education in engineering. While he was a student, he catered home-style Thai meals around Sonoma County and the San Francisco Bay Area, and continued to cook and cater for friends and family while working as a mechanical engineer. In this highly food-conscious area, word spread about "Chef Phant" (pronounced "Pon") and his delicious, visually beautiful meals. People also responded with raves to Worakul's friendly and accessible talks about all aspects of Thai cooking.

As the popularity of Thai food has increased dramatically, so has demand for Chef Phant's cooking and instruction. Phant is the founder of Thai Essence, providing personal chef services and cooking lessons. He has created many exotic dishes using Thai ingredients and fresh herbs that satisfy the American style of eating while maintaining the authenticity of Thai food.