Fifty Viss

a collection of thoughts and writings on Burma

Monthly Archives: April, 2007

Finding Burmese food in America

Burmese food is the best. I may not know how to make any of the dishes (except for the exceptionally easiest dish to make, pickled tea leaves or la phet), … Continue reading

30 April 2007 · 26 Comments

Colonial-era Burma

I’ve wanted to write an entry for a while, especially on the recent re-establishment of diplomatic ties between North Korea and Burma, but I’ve felt too self-conscious to do so. … Continue reading

29 April 2007 · 2 Comments

The American tragedy

I feel like I need to express what I feel about what The Economist has dubbed “America’s tragedy”. For those who do not know, 4 days ago on April 16, … Continue reading

20 April 2007 · Leave a Comment

Burmese potential in wine

One would typically not see Burma, sticky, tropical and hot, as an ideal and suitable country for growing wine grapes. But, there are many such locations, particularly in northern and … Continue reading

6 April 2007 · Leave a Comment

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