Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Bo Songvisava and Dylan Jones, own and operate Bo.lan, a restaurant in Bangkok’s Thong Lo neighborhood. Bo Songvisava feels this Nam Prik Makheau, or eggplant relish, best represents Thailand because every region of the country has its own special version. The relish is intensely pungent and usually enjoyed with vegetables and rice. This dish also showcases the incredible diversity of Thai eggplant varieties!
Watch the full series at: plantforwardkitchen.org/southeast-asia
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Founded in 1946, the Culinary Institute of America is the world’s premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees with majors in Baking and Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, Culinary Science, Culinary Therapeutics, Food Business, Food Studies and Sustainability, Hospitality Management, and Wine and Beverage Management. The college also offers executive education, certificate programs, and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences, leadership initiatives, and consulting services have made CIA the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide network of nearly 55,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food world. CIA has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore.
Bo Songvisava and Dylan Jones, own and operate Bo.lan, a restaurant in Bangkok’s Thong Lo neighborhood. Bo Songvisava feels this Nam Prik Makheau, or eggplant relish, best represents Thailand because every region of the country has its own special version. The relish is intensely pungent and usually enjoyed with vegetables and rice. This dish also showcases the incredible diversity of Thai eggplant varieties!
Watch the full series at: plantforwardkitchen.org/southeast-asia
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https://www.ciachef.edu
ciafoodies.com
ciaprochef.com
Founded in 1946, the Culinary Institute of America is the world’s premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees with majors in Baking and Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, Culinary Science, Culinary Therapeutics, Food Business, Food Studies and Sustainability, Hospitality Management, and Wine and Beverage Management. The college also offers executive education, certificate programs, and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences, leadership initiatives, and consulting services have made CIA the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide network of nearly 55,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food world. CIA has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore.
