Et in Arcadia

08/06/2024

We recently had the great pleasure of curating a special edition of ‘Et in Arcadia’ for 60 visiting EMBA students of Singapore Management University and Sasin Alumni.

Through the medium of a guided tasting of Thai (yes, Thai!) wine and cheese - crafted by talented friends, Jarutat Snidwongse na Ayudhya, Founder and Cheesemaker, Jartisann Cheeserie, and and Nikki Lohitnavy, Oenologist and Winemaker & Mimi Lohitnavy, Director of Marketing, GranMonte Winery GranMonte Vineyard and Winery - we together explored and exchanged on the people, land and spirit behind these beautiful artisanal products, deeply rooted in Thai terroir.

Thank you so much to Roy Tomizawa, CEO, Executive Education, Sasin School of Management, for your passionate curiosity to learn the deeper backstories of Thai people, culture and business - and further sharing it with a special group of people. Thanks again for the wonderful opportunity. 🍊✨

Tasting Wines and Cheeses

Pairing #1
🥂Granmonte Viognier 2022
🧀Jartisann Syamisblue (14 weeks)

Pairing #2
🍷Granmonte Heritage Syrah 2022
🧀Jartisann Saltara Thera (4 months)

Pairing #3
🥂Granmonte Bussaba Natural Sweet Wine
🧀Jartisann Ricotta Affumicata alla Frutta (1.5 weeks)

04/11/2022

Today, our founder, Rosalind Yunibandhu had the great pleasure and honour of offering a lecture on regional Italian cuisine to 3rd year Italian students at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand’s top university.

From Fileja to Trofie, Orecchiette to Agnolotti, the lecture explored lesser known pastas, examined the differences between Southern and Northern pasta - and made everyone drool over all the sauces with which they’re typically accompanied. 🤤 It also included the showing of a short film of a 90 year-old Nonna make the Basilicata specialty, Lagane e Ceci - and thoughtfully related the students’ collective passion for Italian cuisine to the cuisine of our motherland, Thailand, too.

Many thanks to Chula Italian professor Ajarn Mint Panita for this kind invitation and wonderful experience ka. ☺️🙏🇮🇹✨

20/09/2022

THAI FOOD EVOLUTION
A Way Forward
Dr. Kanit Muntarbhorn

Wow! A truly eye-opening afternoon of ‘truthbombs’ and ‘mind gems’ - encouraging us all to look beyond first impressions and commonly-told stories regarding ‘Thai’ food.

Thank you once again Dr. Kanit for sharing with us the importance of an evidence-based approach to Thai gastronomy. If anything, today showed us exactly how much we don’t know - and for that we are grateful and truly inspired to continue our exploration.

Many thanks to Chef Tam and the team at Baan Tepa Culinary Space, Khun Quentin and the team at Praya Palazzo/Trisara, Dr. Valee and Khun Irin for joining and supporting this special occasion and unique meeting of minds! ✨

20/09/2022

Thank you Praya Palazzo!

We are delighted to welcome today renowned Thai Culinary Scholar Dr Kanit Muntarbhorn for a fully booked special lecture on Thai Food evolution. Thank you to Et in Arcadia and for choosing Praya Palazzo for this special occasion.

20/09/2022

THAI FOOD EVOLUTION: A Way Forward
A special lecture by Thai culinary scholar,
Dr. Kanit Muntarbhorn

We are so proud and honoured to be organizing this special lecture by Thai culinary scholar, Dr. Kanit Muntarbhorn, ’Thai Food Evolution: A Way Forward.’

Understanding and celebrating traditional foodways are our greatest passions here at Et in Arcadia - and we cherish this rare occasion to learn more about our native Thai cuisine from a true expert.

Many thanks to Praya Palazzo for providing the beautiful surrounds for this special occasion!

16/09/2022

Ukrainian Cuisine in Bangkok
Tomorrow at the The Emerald Hotel from 6pm!

For those who missed out on Et in Arcadia’s Ukrainian ‘Little Kitchen’ (‘Malenka Kukhnya’) in collaboration with Antonia Motorko a few months back, here is another amazing chance to experience Ukrainian cuisine!

Presented by Ukrainian Chef and Ambassador of Ukrainian Cuisine worldwide, Yurii Kovryzhenko and the Embassy of Ukraine in the Kingdom of Thailand.

Thanks Sasha Golokoz and Antonina Motorko for raising awareness on this special event!

16/08/2022

KITCHEN BACKSTORIES: Krachai - The Rise of the Rhizome

‘It’s late morning in the northern Thai province of Chiang Mai. The temperature remains pleasantly cool, though the strong sun beaming into the kitchen hints at the glaring heat that’ll greet us as midday approaches. Before me on the round, wooden chopping board lie awkward-looking clusters of slender, beige digits – somewhat reminiscent of The Simpsons character, Mr. Burns’, creepy hands.’

Read more about the ‘rise of the rhizome’ - Krachai below - the 14th installment of Kitchen Backstories!

Krachai is technically a rhizome rather than a root – that is, it’s an underground stem from which leaves and roots grow.

15/08/2022

KITCHEN BACKSTORIES: The Humble Banana⁠
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📕 Read more at Link in Bio; click on 'Kitchen Backstories'⁠
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18/06/2022

We LOVE this.
Precisely the way we see food and cooking. ✨

- PAON

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16/05/2022

KITCHEN BACKSTORIES: The Humble Banana

Sometimes the answers to difficult challenges can lie in our own backyards – and, for some, quite literally. This thought crossed my mind as I concurrently pondered the sorry state of the world - and the gluai hom banana in my hand. Is it possible this humble fruit and its plant could save us from ourselves?

📕 Read more at https://arcadiafinefoods.com/kitchen-backstories/bananas

27/04/2022

KITCHEN BACKSTORIES: The Unsung Hero🍚🌾

The three of them lie side by side, beneath the dim light of a flickering bulb, somewhere in Bangkok. Each has journeyed hundreds of miles to be here, from distant provinces across the country. The smallest has a petite, but round, figure, with a firm, pearly white complexion; the middle one is tall, slender, and tan; the largest, thick and heavyset, with unevenly dark skin.

📕 Read more at https://arcadiafinefoods.com/kitchen-backstories/rice

25/04/2022

KITCHEN BACKSTORIES: The Unsung Hero🍚🌾

The three of them lie side by side, beneath the dim light of a flickering bulb, somewhere in Bangkok. Each has journeyed hundreds of miles to be here, from distant provinces across the country. The smallest has a petite, but round, figure, with a firm, pearly white complexion; the middle one is tall, slender and tan; the largest, thick and heavyset, with unevenly dark skin.

📕 Read more at https://arcadiafinefoods.com/kitchen-backstories/rice

24/04/2022

DYAKUYU! ☺️🙏✨


Malenka Kukhnya
A Little Kitchen of Arcadia

Thank you so much to Antonina Motorko, Lars and Alex for welcoming us all into your home and ‘MALENKA KUKHNYA’ today, and sharing with us both delicious Ukrainian family recipes, and personal stories, from your homeland.

We felt like we went on a journey to Ukraine with you - and through being able to appreciate its beauty, we could even more deeply appreciate the devastating loss that is taking place right now.

Our hearts go out to your family and the people of Ukraine; we hope that our collective contributions today and positive vibes provide a little comfort to them in these difficult times. 🙏✨✨

Special thanks to all our guests for joining today, and also to our absent friends who kindly sent through donations. It is always so nice to connect with like-minded curious souls - and today, also contribute what we can through doing what we love. 🥰✨

23/04/2022

We are FULLY BOOKED for our event, MALENKA KUKHNYA (Ukrainian Little Kitchen), and have met our fundraising target - hooray!! Proceeds will go to support the great work of World Central Kitchen.

Thank you so much to everyone for your support and donations, we are excited to see you all bright and early tomorrow in the Malenka Kukhnya! 😃

'You see, food relief is not just a meal that keeps hunger away. It’s a plate of hope. It tells you in your darkest hour that someone, somewhere, cares about you.'

- Chef José Andrés, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee and Founder, World Central Kitchen

23/04/2022

'You see, food relief is not just a meal that keeps hunger away. It’s a plate of hope. It tells you in your darkest hour that someone, somewhere, cares about you.'

- Chef José Andrés, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee and Founder, World Central Kitchen