Tip Khao is a term in Laos which refers to a simple but attractive woven bamboo container where cooked sticky rice (Khao Niaw ) is served.

In Laos, there are traditions to follow when it comes to the use of Tip Khao and one of them is to always replace the lid on top of the Tip Khao every end of the meal as it is considered a bad luck when the lid is not put back in its proper place.

Tam Som is one of the popular Lao (Laos) dishes. It is Laos version of Thailand's Som Tam. Tam Som refers to a spicy salad made from sliced/grated green Papaya fruit mixed with herbs and spices, like chili peppers and garlic; tomatoes, ground peanuts, field crabs and flavored by freshly squeezed lime juice and fish sauce called Naam Paa, the universal Lao condiment.

Tam Som is usually eaten with Khao Niaw (sticky rice), grilled chicken (Ping Kai) and accompanies other Lao dishes.

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Tsukiji Fish Market as the name implies, it is a huge fish market located in Tokyo, Japan where large amount of fish dishes cooked in Tokyo originated from. Life in the market starts at 5 in the morning which the tourist or travellers from around the world can enjoy. They are allowed to take a good look of giants tunas and varieties of fishes, trays upon trays of fresh sea urchins, and other seafoods/seashells, such as scallops and octopus.

In 1993, the market handled a total of 787,782 tons (2,888 tons a day) of marine products, 748 billion yen (2.8 billion yen a day). Some 450 kinds of fish are received; this figure is unparalleled in the world. Marine products sections are set up in three markets: Tsukiji, Ohta and Adachi. Above all Tsukiji Market, handling 87% of the total amount, is one of the biggest markets in the world.

Visit the markest website for more information : www.tsukiji-market.or.jp/tukiji_e.htm

A man was on a walking holiday in Ireland. He became thirsty so decided to ask at a home for something to drink. The lady of the house invited him in and served him a bowl of soup by the fire. There was a wee pig running around the kitchen, running up to the visitor and giving him a great deal of attention. The visitor commented that he had never seen a pig this friendly. The housewife replied: "Ah, he's not that friendly. That's his bowl you're using."

When cooking dried beans or pulses, do not add salt until they are tender. Salt toughens the skins of the beans or pulses and lengthens the cooking time.

Tur?u refers to a Turkish pickle made with brine, often with the addition of garlic. It is usually enjoyed as an appetizer. It is made with a large variety of vegetables, from cucumber to courgette. In the towns on the Aegean coast, the water of Tur?u is consumed as a drink.