Immerse yourself in the wonderful wealth of flavours, textures, aromas and colours of Thai cuisine - a cuisine steeped in history, a melting pot of tastes and influences, and an emphasis on the finest fresh ingredients making it a richly flavoured, yet wonderfully wholesome cuisine. The diversity of Thai food means that it can transform itself to suit any mood or occasion, from basic, simple supper, to an exotic Thai feast fit for a celebration. Explore a world of flavours through this tour of Thai cuisine. Experience balance and harmony in authentic combinations of classic Thai ingredients enhanced by perfecting techniques used to create such a cuisine. Learn about the diversity of the Thai regional cooking and how the flavours and traditions of each individual area of the country come together to produce the most wonderfully fragrant and flavourful food. The recipes in this indispensable guide to Thai cooking will entice your imagination as well as your taste buds and will have you reaching for your kitchen utensils and envisaging yourself cooking in the hustle and bustle of a Thai kitchen before you know it. About the author Christine Watson developed a passion for Asian food while growing up in South-East Asia. She trained at the internationally renowned Leith's School of Food & Wine, and now works as a food writer and stylist in London.