Go far north in Thailand and what do you find? Believe it or not, pies, American pies. They're at Charin Garden Resort on the road from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai.
What are they doing there? To find out, read my article, "Thai Pie," in the November issue of Saveur.
The article includes a recipe for the most popular of all the pies, one made with young coconut meat.
Baked by a Thai woman who once lived in Los Angeles, the pies are so delicious that, if you're heading for Chiang Rai, you ought to make a point of visiting the resort to try them.
Charin Garden is not far from the city. In addition to the pie counter, it offers a restaurant that opens onto beautiful vistas of the countryside. The address is in the article.
The photo at the top shows the young coconut cream pie. In the center is a pie filled with translucent palm seeds. Below is the counter where the daily assortment of pies is displayed.
Order a slice--make that several slices so you can appreciate the variety--then enjoy with a cup of strong, aromatic local coffee.
Recent Comments