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Remnants of past Christmas cheer
Dinner - Kanom Jeen Nam Ya Pla
Kanom Jeen Nam Ya Pla (ขนมจีนน้ำยาปลา) is a classic Thai dish featuring soft, fermented rice noodles (kanom jeen) served with a rich and aromatic fish-based curry sauce (nam ya pla). The curry is typically made from blended fish, coconut milk, and a fragrant mix of herbs and spices such as lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, turmeric, and dried chilies. The result is a creamy, slightly spicy, and deeply flavorful sauce that pairs beautifully with the delicate noodles.
This dish is often garnished with fresh vegetables like bean sprouts, pickled mustard greens, cucumbers, and Thai basil, adding a refreshing contrast to the rich curry. It's a staple at Thai markets and home-cooked meals, loved for its comforting yet bold flavors. Some variations include Nam Ya Kati (a creamier version with extra coconut milk) and Nam Ya Pu (crab-based curry).
Tawny Coster (Acraea terpsichore)
Florence
Kitty chilling on the curb😺
Spotted this in a restaurant
That kitty is so CUTE! Happy Friday, Veronica.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cat, and very pretty butterfly! Have a nice weekend, Veronica!
ReplyDeleteThose deer at the top are pretty amazing! I love curry, but have never heard of it with fish. I'm not a fish lover, so I'm sticking to chicken!
ReplyDeleteThe kitty is so cute!
Hello!
ReplyDeleteI also agree that living on an empty stomach is not living! And I know what I'm talking about because I suffer from a lot of dietary restrictions! This dish looks as delicious as the photos of the mice in Florence!
Happy weekend!
The cat steals the show for sure! The reindeer are interesting. Lovely photos..
ReplyDeleteThe cat knows she owns the place - LOL! Loved all your photos, Veronica.
ReplyDeleteI love the sign. That's a good one for a restaurant. I enjoyed your pictures.
ReplyDeleteThe kitten is cute, but the butterfly is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend, Veronica!
I really like the reindeer lights, we sell them here, I've been wanting to get some.
ReplyDeleteLovely collection of photos
ReplyDeleteThat cat looked quite comfortable.
ReplyDeleteOn the empty stomach, the life extends itself biologically through prolonged fasting
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful photos and the food looks great! That looks like quite the sweet kitty too!
ReplyDeleteLindo gato. Siempre he querido conocer Florencia. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteLovely food and presented beautifully. That cat made me grin then there is the AI mouse, so sweet. Lovely post.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great view of Florence!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice 1st weekend of March ⛅
Oh I have nice memories of Florence or Tuscany in general.
ReplyDeleteYummy, it's very delicious indeed. We love this food too, meet us with friends eating this. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDelete...and of course: I love the cat.
Greetings by Heidrun
Such a great view of Florence! Have a wonderful March! Hugs, Veronica!
ReplyDeleteThe little mouse artist is adorable painting her view of Florence. Your food photos always make my mouth water, Veronica. I hope you're doing well and having a relaxing weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe food looks so good. The noodles are beautifully presented, very appetizing.
ReplyDeleteGreat Photos!
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Veronica, my sister and I had Thai food this week in a lovely, quiet restaurant to celebrate my Mom's birthday. If she was still with us, she would have been 95. I'm so grateful that she is in a far better, more peaceful place. So much to be thankful for ...
ReplyDeleteThe photo of the Tawny Coster butterfly is a beautiful touch too; what a lovely creature! And, of course, who can resist a kitty chilling on the curb? 😺 Those moments always bring a smile.
ReplyDeleteIt’s great to see such a variety of snapshots from your life, from food to nature to everyday little joys. Thanks for sharing!
I hope you are having a great weekend. You are invited to read my new post: https://www.melodyjacob.com/2025/03/the-breathtaking-adventures-we-had-in-glencoe.html Thank you!
Lovely Florence sky, and cats :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures! My dear Veronica, you had a magical holiday!
ReplyDeleteBoth the food and the scenery are wonderful, but I especially love the butterfly and the little cat!
Wishing you a blessed Sunday evening! Hugs and kind thoughts!
Mmmmhhh das klingt köstlich und sieht auch so gut aus liebe Veronica. Klar, hätte ich auch sofort mitgegessen. Florenz ist immer eine Reise wert das wissen auch die Mäuschen :-)) und das Schild darüber musste ich richtig schmunzeln.
ReplyDeleteLiebe Grüße
Kerstin und Helga
Beautiful collection of photos. Love the cat, its got the relaxing style mastered. :)
ReplyDeleteHello Veronica,
ReplyDeleteThe deer are so pretty and I love the butterfly. Cute kitty. A gorgeous view of Florence. The Thai meal looks delicious! Great collection of photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your day and have a great week ahead.
Your photo of Florence brings back wonderful memories. Not sure the mouse was there though! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThe food looks so good and the presentation is attractive.
ReplyDeleteThose reindeer are delightful. Such a creative display. This meal looks simple, but so many ingredients are combined to make it. The butterfly photo is beautiful. And what a lovely picture of Florence. That cat sure looks well fed. Your posts are always filled with unusual and fun things. Have a blessed week.
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Mmm... the Kanom Jeen Nam Ya Pla looked amazing. I love all of the different complex flavors infused into this dish. I also loved your fabulous photos from Florence... especially the fat cat!!
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ReplyDelete# Thank you for sharing beautiful photos ....
You have a lovely collection of photos here. That Kanom Jeen Nam Ya Pla sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful series of images. The one with 'Tawny Coster' is so special.
ReplyDeleteAnd the kitty is so cute!
Have a blessed week, dear Veronica!❤️😘
The Thai dishes look scrumptious. One of my neighbours also still has their lighted reindeer outdoor decorations outside.
ReplyDeleteHá muita variedade de comida asiática, o segredo é saber escolher a melhor.
ReplyDeleteA sua publicação também é variada e tem interessantes fotografias.
Abraço de amizade.
Juvena Nunes
The food looks yum. The Florence Duomo is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow the Thai food looks so good! I will have to try that next time we go out for Thai! So funny to see the Christmas decorations still up. I was on a walk this weekend and noticed some Christmas lights still up in our area too haha. I have been trying to spend more time outside as we are having some mold removal done in our home. It has been good to get some fresh air! So fun hearing about what you've been up to!
ReplyDeleteHello Veronica :)
ReplyDeleteA lovely selection of photos. I just love the images of the cat, It looks replete having had an enormous meal, but also slightly tipsy, LOL! The butterfly is very beautiful, the Reindeer artistic, and a good find, and the food looks extremely appetizing. Your photo of Florence is like a painting, just beautiful.
Hugs
Sonjia.
Lovely mix of art, critters and nature!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful series of photos and how beautifully made are those red deer. And the cat is having a great time. Nice pose as it lies down. Yes and the mouse should not be missing. All photos was nice again. Loved visiting your blog. Can sometimes take a bit longer due to my health that I visit you later. Wish you lovely days.
ReplyDelete...Veronica, the food is a work of art and the butterfly is something that I look forward to seeing, thanks!
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