THE THAI HOUSE

The Thai House is a traditional Thai house built with a golden teakwood structure in an architectural style that was popular around the Ayutthaya region in central Thailand some 150 years ago. The distinctive wing-shaped roof structure is inspired by the temples. It is thought that these wings are a means of the inhabitants to reach heaven.

Culinary courses featured at the Thai House are designed for participants with little time but who wish to attain the basic knowledge it takes to create menus for home entertainment, or simply to enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal. The cooking classes are held in an outdoor classroom in the midst of an orchard of mango, banana, papaya and coconut trees, and a kitchen garden of fresh herbs and spices used in the recipes. Lessons featuring brief lectures, the preparation of ingredients, hands-on cooking demonstrations and time for discussion and enjoying the fruits of success are conducted in an open air kitchen.

Multi-day courses are available upon request. Our one-day course features an introduction to Thai herbs and spices. Sample dishes include:

Appetizer: Larb Moo - A spicy Thai pork salad
Soup: Tom Yam Kung - Hot and sour prawn soup
Luncheon Dish: Phad Thai - Thai fried noodles
Main Dish: Kaeng Ka-Ri Kai - Yellow chicken curry, Paneang Nua - Coconut Beef Curry