tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post8782241632891741021..comments2024-03-07T04:58:07.400-06:00Comments on Malaysian Meanders: Longing for a Chiang Mai Wet MarketMichele {Malaysian Meanders}http://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-73176670878596220902013-06-06T10:53:19.460-05:002013-06-06T10:53:19.460-05:00I am a native of the Philippines and the term wet ...I am a native of the Philippines and the term wet market caught my attention because I'm curious of how it look like in different country. It seems the same. Matthttp://mattscradle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-16903697518595399882013-05-28T13:25:39.524-05:002013-05-28T13:25:39.524-05:00I'm like Seana -- I hadn't heard the term ...I'm like Seana -- I hadn't heard the term "wet market" before. Looks like a great one here, although I can be turned off by some of the offerings. And yes, natural lighting does make a difference -- makes everything seem more appetizing.Cathy Sweeneyhttp://www.travelingwithsweeney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-47241486093392615042013-05-27T18:32:11.464-05:002013-05-27T18:32:11.464-05:00Hello! I hadn't heard the term wet market befo...Hello! I hadn't heard the term wet market before but it makes perfect sense. My mouth was watering. Shopping today here in Sydney will seem extra dull.Seana- Sydney, Kids, Food + Travelhttp://www.seanasmith.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-85055340155306458772013-05-26T10:20:14.904-05:002013-05-26T10:20:14.904-05:00If I wasn't headed off to a day of cooking, I ...If I wasn't headed off to a day of cooking, I would have bought some of that lady's fish. Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-8706109681390730912013-05-26T10:19:26.425-05:002013-05-26T10:19:26.425-05:00Before we moved over here, I envisioned a wet mark...Before we moved over here, I envisioned a wet market to be similar to Pikes Place Market. It's similar but less sanitary.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-29899602982911786982013-05-26T10:18:02.463-05:002013-05-26T10:18:02.463-05:00I don't think there are any daily Farmers Mark...I don't think there are any daily Farmers Markets near where I live in the States.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-17890687390906988012013-05-26T10:17:27.064-05:002013-05-26T10:17:27.064-05:00Singapore is fantastic. That was where the 1st wet...Singapore is fantastic. That was where the 1st wet market I ever visited was. Singapore is very picky with their inspections, so I'm assuming it's very nice.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-17937153017622920352013-05-26T10:16:15.122-05:002013-05-26T10:16:15.122-05:00Thanks for stopping by Muza-chan.Thanks for stopping by Muza-chan.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-3677400899429137962013-05-26T10:15:51.085-05:002013-05-26T10:15:51.085-05:00My kids say it still smelled bad. I think it was a...My kids say it still smelled bad. I think it was a little more pleasant than my Malaysian market simply because it was smaller and had better ventilation.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-25355669549992997322013-05-26T10:14:45.191-05:002013-05-26T10:14:45.191-05:00I think whenever I fantasize about visiting local ...I think whenever I fantasize about visiting local markets, ones in France and Italy are what pop into my mind. Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-27348940569322879952013-05-26T10:13:52.697-05:002013-05-26T10:13:52.697-05:00The cooking class at Basil Healthy Thai Cookery Sc...The cooking class at Basil Healthy Thai Cookery School was great. They didn't mind that the kids helped out. I'm hoping to get around to telling you more about it.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-15851532797012196652013-05-26T10:12:37.648-05:002013-05-26T10:12:37.648-05:00They had a homemade fly chaser at the next stall. ...They had a homemade fly chaser at the next stall. I initially thought it was a whirling squid when I saw it from afar.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-55966799927949885422013-05-26T10:11:45.563-05:002013-05-26T10:11:45.563-05:00Yes, Chiang Mai is an excellent place for a foodie...Yes, Chiang Mai is an excellent place for a foodie like yourself.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-53979653938700391652013-05-26T10:11:20.743-05:002013-05-26T10:11:20.743-05:00The unrefrigerated raw meat and seafood really tur...The unrefrigerated raw meat and seafood really turned me off at first. But I've never gotten sick from eating it, although I definitely avoid the stuff with flies.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-77099412285270836502013-05-26T10:10:21.051-05:002013-05-26T10:10:21.051-05:00Thanks for the heads up on the pictures. I think I...Thanks for the heads up on the pictures. I think I fixed them. My kids don't care for wet markets either, especially if durian is in season.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-12102768390702613562013-05-26T03:28:28.831-05:002013-05-26T03:28:28.831-05:00I remember visiting wet markets a lot in the Phili...I remember visiting wet markets a lot in the Philippines when I was little and didn't care too much for it. I had a different appreciation as a tourist and adult in Singapore a few years ago though. This one looks like a great place to visit. I love how much you've assimilated into the wet market shopping. BTW, your first and last pictures aren't showing up for me. Mary {The World Is A Book}http://www.theworldisabook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-42428609163369429622013-05-25T13:29:37.552-05:002013-05-25T13:29:37.552-05:00I had never heard of a wet market before! I love m...I had never heard of a wet market before! I love markets but I prefer the fruit and vegetables section - don't much care for looking at raw meat sitting out!Lisa Goodmurphyhttp://www.gonewiththefamily.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-43937147921940512212013-05-23T22:45:32.443-05:002013-05-23T22:45:32.443-05:00I have very fond memories of Chiang Mai. The Cooki...I have very fond memories of Chiang Mai. The Cooking Class was one of the highlights. The Yum Listhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401523207811915718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-352843306963968132013-05-23T21:53:37.562-05:002013-05-23T21:53:37.562-05:00When I was in the Luang Prabang wet market, they h...When I was in the Luang Prabang wet market, they had a home made invention that made plastic shopping bags fling around like a crazy side show alley ride. It was in the middle of the meat table to keep the flies away. I thought at the time what a great invention it was. Since then I have seen a similar concept (but not using shopping bags)"fly chaser" for sale on television.budget janhttp://www.budgettraveltalk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-47893752247883016212013-05-23T17:55:33.852-05:002013-05-23T17:55:33.852-05:00I like visiting markets when I travel and this one...I like visiting markets when I travel and this one sounds quite interesting. <br />It's amazing how much we adjust to local conditions. I'm sure you feel like a pro now being able to recognize the fruits but it's difficult to get used to some things, like flies.<br />Hope to hear more about your cooking class.<br />Marciahttp://insidejourneys.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-54032921609068772822013-05-23T16:14:18.077-05:002013-05-23T16:14:18.077-05:00This wet market reminds of the one in my hometown ...This wet market reminds of the one in my hometown in the Philippines. I love visiting markets when I travel. They give me a fill of local vibes, colors and smell. Going to market as part of the cooking tour sounds interesting. <br />(I'm with you about unrefrigerated meat with flies. Yikes!)Marisol@TravelingSolemateshttp://www.travelingsolemates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-56873754902489133392013-05-23T02:57:11.790-05:002013-05-23T02:57:11.790-05:00I must say this market in Chiang Mai looks very pr...I must say this market in Chiang Mai looks very professional. Was the smell any different?Sophiehttp://www.sophiesworld.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-62643196134877543472013-05-23T00:37:45.894-05:002013-05-23T00:37:45.894-05:00Great place for shopping :)Great place for shopping :)Muza-chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09397251511678040458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-10282309564944500952013-05-23T00:15:22.914-05:002013-05-23T00:15:22.914-05:00Wet markets, ah, wish we had them in Australia. I ...Wet markets, ah, wish we had them in Australia. I love the buzz of an Asian market; the produce - so fresh from live to purchase. Your pic of the women with fish in the bucket, then fresh on a slab and then with the barbecue hot and waiting really sums up the whole concept. Johannahttp://www.zigazag.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-55808828799772988392013-05-22T22:35:27.837-05:002013-05-22T22:35:27.837-05:00So envious of your market! We so love public/stre...So envious of your market! We so love public/street/farmers/wet/by-whatever name markets and our Pacific Northwest growing season is so limited that we have but a few months each year to enjoy them. That is why we are so taken with those that run year-round in places we visit. Green with envy!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.com