Destination #1 Thailand!

What can us trekkers do when we have a travel itch during these though economic times..??? Thailand...or...the next best thing: Wat Mongkolratanaram!

Imagine this: a Thai Buddhist temple, soft music, the mixing scent of coconuts, curry, jasmine rice and peanut chicken in the air, all followed by dozens of smiling, happy people gathering near riverside picnic benches, mouthing heaps of delicious Thai food.


^^ photo courtesy of pattaynewbie ^^


Well, its real, and its here in Tampa. Every Sunday from like 10 am 2 pm, Wat The Mongkolratanaram Thai Buddhist Complex opens its doors to the Public. Dozens of lined booths sell 75 cent sesame read bean buns, $1 dollar thai teas, $5 dollar boxes filled of curry chicken, pad thai, and so fourth..... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm




^^ NOT my photo!! ^^


Come to Wat Mongkolratanaram on 5306 Palm River Rd. Tampa, 33619.
every sunday.
free to get in- just bring $5+ bucks
people of all religions and believes welcome.
yum.

The Spork is back!!

Hey hungry children!!

I know, i know. It's been a good year now since I've began the Greasyy Spork, and a whole lot of ups and downs have occurred in my life during this lengthy period. BUT, i'm back, and full of inspiration. I JUST returned from a month long mission trip in Mexico, and after being exposed to the smells, flavors, and textures of Mexico, I've got a bit of inspiration.

SO, with that being said, I want to dedicate the next few posts to highlighting some of MY favorite hole in the wall Global eateries here in the Bay. Tampete is a very ethnically diverse area, with people representing different corners of our globe. And while most of us would LOVE to travel around the world, we can't, cause we're too broke! BUT...we CAN afford to eat, right...?

Get your passports out, suitcases packed, and mouths open...because wer'e about to go on a culinary global adventure, Tampete style!