Tạp chí Cabodia ASIA LIFE tháng 01/2014

Tạp chí Cabodia ASIA LIFE tháng 01/2014

012014 ISSUE85 et G ive at e Cr ill h C t u O e r o M www.asialifemagazine.com D isc Ca ov NEW YEAR NEW START Get Fit ! m bo er di a $ave $ave $ave !!! note from the editor AsiaLIFE Group Group Editor-in-Chief / Director Cambodia: Mark Bibby Jackson mark@asialife.asia Group Director Sales & Marketing / Director Vietnam: Jonny Edbrooke jonny@asialife.asia Managing Editor Cambodia: Ellie Dyer ellie@asialife.asia Director Thailand: Nattamon Limthanachai (Oh) oh@asialife.asia Associate Editor: Marissa Carruthers Art Director Cambodia: Hilary Fastier Editorial Assistant: Joanna Mayhew Photographers: Charles Fox & Conor Wall Editor-at-Large Cambodia: Mai Lynn Miller Nguyen Sales Director Cambodia: Sorn Chantha chantha@asialife.asia sornchantha@yahoo.com Siem Reap: Joanna Wolfarth Sales and Accounts: Seang Seiha 012 581 455 Distribution: Sorn Chandara 096 9999 351 Printing: Sok Heng Printing House Ellie Dyer The first of January is a time for hangovers and, when the fog clears a little, new hopes Who hasn’t started the international New Year with the aim of kicking a vice, like smoking or biting your nails, learning a new skill, or losing an extra pound or two? Yet, as months pass by, good intentions can fall by the wayside Perhaps some ambitious aims, like giving your life a total overhaul, are just too big to handle But, worry not, rather than thinking of the big picture, there are plenty of little ways to spice up your life This month, our cover feature details some practical measures that can inspire you to fulfil a multitude of goals, such as getting fit, finding your inner creativity and making the most of the diversity Cambodia has to offer We hope that our suggestions have the potential to help kick-start 2014 in a positive way, whatever your interests may be And don’t forget, if you feel your resolve flagging, there’s always Chinese New Year on Jan 31 and Khmer New Year in April to start afresh, again Elsewhere in this issue, Marissa Carruthers has sought advice from Cambodia Biker Club on how riders can stay safe on the road It highlights the importance of adequate insurance and a good-quality helmet, and I have to agree Even if you are the best driver on earth, the chaos of Cambodia’s roads (and its daredevil drivers) is a force to be reckoned with And, after all, it’s much better to be safe than sorry This edition also features a spread of children’s photographs, sourced throughout Cambodia as part of a nationwide competition The youngsters who took part, especially when you consider their age, captured the spirit and community of a nation, complete with a unique view-point that only a child can bring So, as a New Year dawns, their excellent images have ensured that my resolution is to make the most of this wonderful country and the opportunities it brings I hope it might be yours too AsiaLIFE Cambodia Accountant: Seang Satya For advertising enquiries call Chantha on 012 576 878 Special thanks to: Darren Gall, Gemma Mullen, Dr Lucy Haurisa, Paul Dodd, Abby Seiff, Clothilde Le Coz, Anna Clare Spelman, David Preece, Ryan Taylor and Cambodia Restaurant Association – for their contribution to this issue On the Cover Photography: Conor Wall Art Direction: Hilary Fastier AsiaLIFE is a registered trademark No content may be reproduced in any form without prior authorisation of the owners © 360º Media Next time you're in Vietnam, check out the latest issue of AsiaLIFE or download it from www.asialifemagazine.com 012014 ISSUE85 front 12 Picks of the Month 14 Openings getaway 38 Racing the Sun food 42 Urban Foragers 40 Temple Hideaway 16 Dispatches 18 Phnom Penh Calendar 20 Photo Essay 44 Ninja 24 Q&A: Kang Rithisal on the cover 26 New Year, New Start storyboard 32 Safe Ride, Safe Life 34 A Child's Eye View 36 Khmer Steel 20 AsiaLIFE Cambodia 34 45 Banyan Thai Cuisine style & design 46 Behind the Design back 53 Listings 48 Wish You Were Here 88 Phnom Penh Map 96 Pub Quiz 38 46 Jan 2014 Tony Hawk Stops off At Skateistan Sam Jam for Skateistan Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk showcased his skills when he stopped off at the Skateistan centre in Phnom Penh on Nov 28 It was an emotional visit for the American who was able to meet Srey Neang, the child he sponsored during a trip to the country six years ago, for the first time “Being given the chance to see her here with all the other kids is just amazing,” he told AsiaLIFE Hawk sponsored the 17-year-old after visiting the Cambodian Children’s Fund and has been paying for her education ever since Srey Neang was able to hand over a photo album of her life, before being treated to a private skateboarding lesson “When I came here last time there was no sign of skateboarding anywhere,” says Hawk, who is renowned for completing the first documented 900 — a 2.5 aerial spin — as well as a series of video games “It’s incredible what they are doing here because skating is a good way to get kids active and playing together but not necessarily against each other,” he says Skateistan Cambodia is an NGO that was launched in 2011 after proving a hit in Afghanistan It provides educational and recreational facilities for vulnerable children For more information, visit kh.skateistan.org AsiaLIFE Cambodia Great Britain by Tuk-Tuk Cambodia is being educated on Britain’s diverse culture after Ambassador Mark Gooding launched 300 “Great” British tuk-tuks onto the capital’s streets on Dec Each tuk-tuk carries an image representing the European country’s diversity, heritage, creativity and innovation Pictures include the Houses of Parliament, the Scottish Highlands, Stonehenge and the Angel of the North The aim is to showcase contemporary Britain alongside the historic, as well as highlighting the creativity of country as the birthplace of bands including The Beatles and artists such as Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst and Banksy It also produced Shakespeare and is home to world-famous universities such as Oxford and Cambridge “I am delighted to launch our Great British tuk-tuks to raise awareness in Cambodia of Great Britain, a country that is both familiar and surprising, a small island with big ideas,” Ambassador Gooding said For more information, visit the UK in Cambodia Facebook page On The Grid The Asian Development Bank and Australia are expanding access to reliable energy for rural households in Svay Rieng and Kampong Cham provinces, it was announced last month A $6.1 million Australian Aid grant, administered by the bank, will finance the construction of 220 kilometers of mediumvoltage and 400 kilometers of low-voltage electricity lines in Svay Rieng province, where less than 20 percent of houses are connected to continuous energy The project will connect an additional 8,000 households in the province to the electricity grid, while promoting the use of up to 90,000 fuel-efficient cook-stoves in rural areas of Kampong Cham province Sleep’in Cambodia A new photography book that celebrates the humble nap has been launched Sleep’in Cambodia by Greg Mo captures images of individuals slumbering throughout Cambodia The photographs feature a myriad of subjects and locations Guards, merchants, tuk-tuk and motorcycle drivers, as well as everyday people, have been snapped in sleep, wherever the urge to doze struck The 52-page book retails for $19 and is on sale at Monument Books, DisPlay, FCC riverside, Carnet d’Asie and D’s Books Showing Secrets Artist Oeur Sokuntevy is presenting an exploration of subconscious and dream-like imagery at Java Café on Sihanouk Boulevard, Phnom Penh, until Jan 12 The new series of paintings investigates the concept of personal secrets The works feature scenes and portraits of fictional characters where something is clearly going on beneath the surface, whether it is portrayed by a hand signal or a facial expression Feminine iconography is well represented while textiles, like traditional sarongs, are depicted with intricate details The ever-present flower imagery also takes on a different manifestation in every piece AsiaLIFE Cambodia Jan 2014 performing daily activities, exploring the line between the common and sacred The talented Takeo-born artist left Cambodia as a child in 1980 and, after graduating from the Fine Art School in Paris, returned to revive the Kingdom’s arts and crafts The exhibition runs until Feb 28 Situations on Show Portraits of Cambodian life created by artist Lim Muy Theam are currently on exhibition at the McDermott Gallery in Siem Reap Inspired by pagoda murals, the respected artist’s striking lacquered pieces capture ordinary people 10 AsiaLIFE Cambodia Handicrafts Celebrated This month’s Angkor Handicraft Fair will bring together more than 100 exhibitors from across Cambodia to celebrate traditional Khmer arts and crafts Over the course of five days, visitors can expect live demonstrations of crafts such as silk weaving, stone carving, ceramics, lacquerwork and jewellery making There will also be a fashion show, circus performances and traditional music, dance and puppet shows The event takes place in Raffles Gardens, Siem Reap from Jan to 13 Gibbon Release A pair of pileated gibbons was released into the Angkor forest last month, as part of a joint initiative between conservation group Wildlife Alliance, the Apsara Authority and the Forestry Administration Gibbons were once native to the area but were hunted to eradication over the last few decades The reintroduction of the animals marks the start of a project that hopes to reestablish communities of wildlife that were once indigenous to Angkor 052013 ISSUE77 Sanitation Marketer Curious jobs in Cambodia Rugby Referee Chocolate Artist Bomb Diver Jungle Sonographer www.asialifemagazine.com www.asialifemagazine.com FOR SALES ENQUIRIES: Chantha Sorn | 012 576 878 | chantha@asialife.asia 84 AsiaLIFE Cambodia LISTINGS shopping Art Hanuman Fine Arts 13B Street 334, Phnom Penh Tel: 023 211 916 tradition@hanumanfinearts.com High quality, beautiful antiques and objets d’art from all over the Kingdom Furniture, ornaments, silverware, jewellery and more are well displayed in a treasure trove of a store Very helpful and friendly staff Open 8am - 5pm Happy Painting Gallery 363 Sisowath Quay (nr FCC) Tel : 023 221 732 www.happypainting.net Established in 1995 this art gallery is dedicated to Stef, a local icon artist with a very personal and positive insight into everyday life in Cambodia Open 8am - 10pm Beauty Products Angkor Soap 16C Street 374 Tel: 023 223 720 / 015 935 789 www.angkorsoaps.com Specialising in handmade soaps and natural spa products Open daily 8am - 5pm Raffles Amrita Spa Raffles Hotel Le Royal Tel: 023 981 888 www.raffles.com/phnompenh spa phnompenh@raffles.com Distinctive collection of Raffles Amrita spa private label and international spa products are available for purchase Open 6am - 10pm Books & CDS Carnets d’Asie French Cultural Centre 218 Street 184 Tel: 012 799 959 French-language bookshop has sections on Cambodia and Asia as well as general fiction, with a good range of French magazines and newspapers Open 8am - 8pm D’s Books 79 Street 240 & 12E Street 178 Tel: 012 726 355 www.facebook.com/ ds.books.shops New and used bookshops with over 20,000 original books and some copies, with a great range of best sellers Coffee, smoothies and more available all day at Street 240 Open 9am to 9pm Le Phnom Shop Raffles Hotel Le Royal Tel: 023 981 888 www.raffles.com/phnompenh, Small shop offering books and souvenirs including recipes from the hotel’s pastry chef Open 7am - 9pm Monument Books 111 Norodom Blvd Tel: 023 217 617 Extensive range of new Englishlanguage books in town including recent releases and sections on Asia, Cambodia, travel, cuisine, design and management Good children’s section as well as a wide choice of magazines and newspapers Open 7am - 8.30pm Crafts & Furniture Art des Lignes 42B Mao Tse Toung Blvd Tel: 012 211 520 www.artdeslignes.com This new interior design showroom provides branded products of highquality like luxury leather sofas and LED lighting, as well as furniture and metal artworks in contemporary style Upstairs, the architecture and interior design office can offer complete solutions for projects, with a resolutely modern spirit and French Touch Open 8:30am - 7:00pm closed Sun Artisans Angkor 12AEo Street 13 (in front of Post Office) Open daily from 9am to 6pm Tel: 023 992 409 www.artisansdangkor.com Boutique with a wide range of traditional and contemporary handmade pieces produced at Artisans Angkor’s workshops in Siem Reap province: silk scarves, clothing and accessories, home furnishings, lacquer paintings and tableware, stone and wooden sculptures, silver-plated ornaments and silk paintings Special commissions and custom orders welcome Artwood 33 Street 302 Tel: 016 934 999 www.artwood.asia Drop in to our showroom to experience modern wooden furniture designed and manufactured in Cambodia Offers free consultations for both commercial and residential custom-made needs DeCosy 219 Street 19 Tel: 023 219 276 Stocking charming knick-knacks and furniture,is the place to find the things to make your house a home Open daily from 9am to 7pm Pavillon d’Asie 24, 26 Sihanouk Blvd Tel: 012 497 217 Antique lovers dream, a large array of well-restored furniture and decorative objects Wooden cabinets jostle for space with Buddha statues and old wooden boxes Upstairs are pieces from the French colonial era Open 10am - 7pm, closed Sun PhalyCraft 37 Street 113 Tel: 016 485 857 www.phalycraft.com Located near Tuol Sleng Museum, PhalyCraft makes scarves, bags, gifts and accessories Custom orders available Renature Aquarium Shop 35AE Street 288 co.operating7@gmail.com Tel: 012 664-381 (Khmer-English) / 088 3335-338 (Japanese) High quality aquarium products including fish, tanks, lighting systems, filters, water grass, rocks, Japanese soil and much more Open 10am-7pm Fashion Ambre 37 Street 178 Tel: 023 217 935 The high-end fashion designs created by Cambodian designer Romyda Keth are popular all over the world, this beautiful colonial building makes the perfect setting for the city’s most glamorous design shop Also has men’s fashion Open 10am - 6pm, closed Sun A.N.D 52c Street 240 Tel: 017 854 726 artisandesigners@gmail.com The designers at A.N.D work with many local artisans, giving a fashion twist to traditional skills: look for generously-sized ikat wraps in pure cotton, innovative up-cycled bags, and covetable jewellery combining hand-carved hardwoods with silver and vintage porcelain Bambou Indochine Street 178 Tel: 023 214 720, Facebook: bambouindochine High-quality T-shirts, Polo shirts and comfortable clothes in original designs A full-range of sizes for men, women and children Open daily 8am -10pm Beautiful Shoes 138 Street 143 Tel: 012 848 438 Family-run business measures your feet and designs the shoe exactly as you wish The shop also caters for men Open from 7am to 6.30pm Bliss 29 Street 240 Tel: 023 215 754 A beautiful colonial building houses this exquisite shop with funky patterned cushions, quilts and an excellent clothing line The health spa at the back of the shop also sells Spana beauty products Open from 9am to 9pm (closed Mondays) AsiaLIFE Cambodia 85 Color Vintage 168 Street 13 Color Vintage is Phnom Penh’s premiere shop for refined vintage styles for men and women We source authentic articles from around the world and offer free alterations for a perfect fit! Buy, sell or exchange Tel: 023 640 5047 Vibrant vintage shop offering a selection of interesting, handpicked secondhand dresses, handbags, belt, purses and other accessories Men’s clothing available too The collection is constantly changing and the attractive prices already make it popular amongst expats Couleurs D’Asie 33 Street 240 Tel: 023 221 075/ 099 499 478 www.couleursdasie.net info@couleursdasie.net Established in Cambodia for more than 15 years, Couleurs d´Asie has developed a full range of textile products for home decoration, clothing and fashion accessories Jewellery, essential oils, soaps and more are on offer A custom service for existing products is also available Luna Boutique 8E1Street 278 Tel: 023 220 176 www.lunaboutiquephnompenh.com Original and stylish fashion designs for men and women, from work suits to evening dresses The tailor-made creations, designed by modern Cambodian stylist Mengchou Kit, are fit for any occasion Luna Boutique is located in the heart of Phnom Penh, in front of Anise Hotel, while its sister shop - Luna Shoes - is just next door and hosts a large selection of shoes, bags, and women’s accessories to complement your style Open daily 8am - 9pm Dara Shoes 10 Street 166, near corner Street 107 Tel: 012 855 173 / 097 8097 143 Good quality shoes, boots, bags, belts and leather products made to order since 1993 Jasmine Boutique 73 Street 240 Tel: 023 223 103 www.jasmineboutique.net Established in 2001 by Kellianne Karatau and Cassandra McMillan, this boutique creates its own collection of designs twice a year using hand-woven Cambodian silk Open 8am - 6pm Khmer Attitude Raffles Hotel Le Royal Tel: 023 981 888 Fashion boutique that offers the finest Khmer silk clothing for men, women and children, including designs by Romyda Keth, and exclusive jewellery that complement the limited edition outfits La Clef de Sol 10 Street 208 Tel: 012 394 915 A design boutique offering home decor, women’s fashion, kids clothes, bags, accessories and continually updated design surprises Near KFC on Norodom Blvd Open 9am - 6pm Monday - Saturday Lim Keo Street 222 Tel: 012 941 643 Pret a porter by Lim Keo, son of Sylvain Lim, the master of Cambodian fashion Lost‘N’ Found Vintage Store 321 Street 63 cnr Street 322 86 AsiaLIFE Cambodia Promesses and Kaprices 20 Street 282 Tel: 023 993 527 Lingerie shop stocked with exclusive French and Thai undergarments Chic, new prêt-à-porter shop Kaprices is located upstairs Open 9am - 7pm SentosaSilk Uniform 33 Sothearos Blvd, cnr Street 178 Tel: 012 962 911/ 023 222 974 sentosa@online.com.kh Well known for its professional management ability, SentosaSilk gives clients efficient and reliable service through quality systems and procedures that consistently enhance product quality and reliability Sobbhana Boutique 23-24 Street 144/49 Tel: 023 219 455/ 023 219 452 www.sobbhana.org, A not for profit organisation founded by Princess Norodom Marie, offering a range of colourful, handwoven silk products Profits fund training, medical care and education of weavers Smateria 8Eo Street Tel: 023 211 701 Street 178 Tel: 023 214 720 www.smateria.com Boutique specialising in accessories made from recycled materials including a range of bags and wallets made from old fruit juice cartons, plastic bags and mosquito nets Subtyl 43 Street 240 Tel 023 992 710 www.subtyl.com Up-market boutique selling Cambodian handmade women’s clothes, scarves, shoes, bags and other accessories in contemporary and interesting designs, the Subtyl collection combines class with colour ChilliKids children’s clothing is also stocked at the shop Open 9am - 7pm Food & Wine AusKhmer – The Pantry Shop 125 Street 105 Tel: 023 993 859 /023 214 478 This small deli features a variety of well priced wines, Australian beers, and French delicacies, cheeses, antipasti, and cold cuts Open 10am - 8pm Camory – Premium Cookie Boutique 167 Sisowath Quay Tel: 023 224 937 Makes cookies using produce from the provinces such as cashews from Kampong Cham and Mondulkiri honey A portion of the profits fund education for a local orphanage Open 9am - 8.30pm Celliers d’Asie 62B & 98 Street 432 Tel: 023 986 350 Wine supplier with the largest quantity of retail stock in town, has been providing wine to most of the top hotels and restaurants for over ten years Open 8am -12pm, 2pm - 6pm, closed Sun Comme a la Maison 13 Street 57 Tel: 012 951 869 Decidedly sophisticated French restaurant has a small delicatessen and bakery at the back of the restaurant ideal for that morning baguette or croissant with your coffee Open from 6am - 10.30pm Dan Meats 51A Street 214 Tel: 012 906 072 Phnom Penh’s man of meat, Lanzi, supplies his strictly non-vegetarian products to many restaurants around town Open7:30 - 6:30, closed Sun Kurata Pepper Cnr Streets 63 & 322 Tel: 023 726 480 Selling organic Koh Kong pepper and associated products, Kurata is one of the more unusual shops in town Open daily 8am - 7pm Open Wine 219 Street 19 Tel: 023 223 527 Aircon wine shop and tasting gallery sells wines, severac, calvados and meat Open 7pm - 11pm Red Apron 15-17 Eo Street 240 Tel: 023 990 951 Home of wine enthusiasts in Phnom Penh is both a wine boutique and tasting gallery With around 300 wines, the boutique has more range than the supermarkets Open 9am - 9pm Supercheap Cambodia 87 Street 360 Tel: 023 631 3668 336A Monivong Blvd Tel: 023 977 779 www.supercheap.com.kh Budget shop claims to offer the biggest variety of wines and spirits in Cambodia as well as the cheapest prices Open 8am - 10pm The Deli 13 Street 178 Tel: 012 851 234 Café and bakery with take away breads, sandwiches and pastries Now has a second outlet on Street 51 Open 6.30am - 6.30pm, delivery service (within 30 minutes) 7am-11pm Silks & Accessories Friends ‘n’ Stuff 215 Street 13 Tel: 012 955 722 Colourful shop with unique products designed by Mith Samlahn/Friends students and parents of former street kids Range includes cclothes, necklaces, purses and second hand goods Has a nail bar run by students from the beauty class Open 11am - 9pm Mekong Quilts 49 Street 240 Tel: 023 219 607 www.mekong-quilts.org Outlet for NGO Mekong Plus, stocks a large range of hand-crafted bed covers, home accessories, gifts and decorations Benefits Mekong Plus, which promotes health initiatives in Svay Rieng Province Open 9am - 7pm Sentosa Silk 33 Sothearos Blvd, cnr Street 178 Tel: 023 222 974 www.sentosasilk.com Using a colourful range of Asian silks, Sentosa creates men’s and women’s clothing, accessories and soft furnishings Sentosa employs disadvantaged people Open daily 8am - 7pm AsiaLIFE Cambodia 87 Himawari Hotel Cambodiana French Element Hotel & MW Medical AG Service Sihanouk Blvd St 308 264 St 56 St St 312 Suramari 40 84 78 St St Seibur Wat Lang Ka St 17 St 154 Malis Dental Clinic Sihanouk Blvd St 214 17 St 182 St St St 11 St 115 ) 17 St 260 St 248 St 242 St 232 Sihanouk blvd 34 St 322 St 320 St 163 89 St 84 St Legend Cinema 29 31 31 01 32 St 93 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Beyoncé’s latest album came with no advance warning, creating a fervour of surprise unusual in this age of overhype Available for purchase on iTunes as an entire record only, the self-titled release is a “visual album” of 14 tracks and 17 accompanying videos In a clip posted on her website, Beyoncé explains her decision to offer an immersive experience, recalling her team’s reaction to the idea of shooting videos for all of the songs “Everyone thought I was crazy,” she says Shock over the game-changing concept and distribution aside, Beyoncé’s new music showcases a darker, more complex tone that may be her best work yet It looks like Queen Bey will be ruling the charts for 2014 January may be the perfect time to enjoy Zachary Cale’s Blue Rider The singer-songwriter’s fifth full-length encourages the intimate, reflective moments that are worth taking time for at the start of a new year Cale’s music has been called “minimalist folk”, a fitting description for his gentle sound Louisiana-raised and Brooklynbased, Cale evokes the poetry of Leonard Cohen, the soul of Neil Young and the spirit of Bob Dylan His acoustic guitar skills would be the envy of most aspiring musicians, creating multi-layered, finger-picked melodies that are bittersweet and tender Over eight equally strong tunes, Cale creates a transcendent space that listeners can escape to for a while Everlast is Sasha Perera’s debut solo album as Perera Elsewhere, following up on her role in electronica trio Jahcoozi Less club-driven than her previous work, the album showcases Perera’s haunting voice over a distinctive collection of soundscapes Going back and forth between London and Berlin, she captures the energy of both places in her music There’s the influence of London’s frenetic clash of cultures, mixed with Berlin’s sense of space and experimentation But the two European metropolises aren’t the only geographic references to be heard on Perera’s songs, which include lyrics in the West African language Yoruba and influences picked up from her travels around the world topten endorsed Cheese Marissa Carruthers Official 97.5 Love FM Phnom Penh Top Ten Royals The Monster Wrecking Ball Let Her Go La La La We Can’t Stop Marry Me Summertime Sadness Heart Breaker 10 Wake Me Up Lorde Eminem featuring Rihanna Miley Cyrus Passenger Naughty Boy Miley Cyrus Jason Derulo Lana Del Ray Justin Bieber Avicii UK Top Ten Under Control Calvin Harris & Alesso Let Me Go Gary Barlow Story Of My Life One Direction Somewhere Only We Know Lily Allen Of The Night Bastille Love Is On The Radio McFly The Monster Eminem feat Rihanna How Long Will I Love You Ellie Goulding Everything You Never Had Breach 10 Animals Martin Garrix US Top Ten Wrecking Ball The Monster Royals Timber Counting Stars Wake Me Up! Demons Story Of My Life Roar 10 Say Something Miley Cyrus Eminem feat Rihanna Lorde Pitbull feat Ke$ha OneRepublic Avicii Imagine Dragons One Direction Katy Perry A Great Big World feat Christina Aguilera My number one love in life is cheese Throw a good glass of red wine into the mix and you’ve won my heart, but that’s a whole different story There’s something about the pungent smell, the tangy and at times sharp taste, and the texture of a soft cheese melting in the mouth that gets my saliva flowing Back in the United Kingdom, I took the ease with which I could buy a variety of cheeses from across the globe for granted Whether I harboured a craving for a strong and smelly Camembert, a milder Emmantel or simply a few slices of Cheddar, it was as easy as walking into my local supermarket and snapping up a chunk for a reasonable price In fact, my obsession was so strong that it was rare to find my fridge without some sort of cheesy goodness inside When I made the decision to move to Cambodia, I had prepared myself to go cold turkey I mean, there was no way I’d be tucking into a good piece of goat’s cheese or Gouda on the streets of Phnom Penh, right? Wrong On my first trip to Lucky Supermarket I found a cheese counter full of soft, hard and medium cheeses from across the world, including a healthy selection of Brie Oh, how my heart pounded with excitement as my eyes greedily took in what was before me Then I saw the price tag, and my heart sunk As a small slither of Brie costing $5.25 was handed over, I quickly realised that cheese was about to become an expensive pleasure Several cheese missions later, however, and I discovered several more eateries selling top-quality gooods, including Le Duo, La Votre and Terazza — which offers everything from Gorgonzola to Provolone and Scarmoza My next task was finding some good quality crackers to accompany them With water crackers high on my list of favourites, it didn’t take long to realise that the offerings in Phnom Penh were pretty poor, and lacking the crunch that we have back home However, slicing up an apple or adding some grapes still shakes up the flavour and, if I’m on a budget, then I can always resort to buying some cheaper Cheddar and rustling up some grilled cheese on toast with a splash of Marmite Yummy AsiaLIFE Cambodia 93 bookshelf A True Novel Minae Mizumura Other Press Minae Mizumura dares to re-invent Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights in A True Novel Although the setting may be dramatically different — post World War II Japan instead of 19th-century Yorkshire — Mizumura’s story will ring familiar to those who know Bronte’s novel Instead of Heathcliff, there’s Taro Azuma, the anti-hero son of a chauffeur turned millionaire The details of Taro’s mysterious past become clearer as the story progresses, including his tormented love for Yoko, the story’s Catherine Mizumara gives the English classic a decidedly Japanese take, exploring the country’s post-war struggles and class division A Story Lately Told: Coming of Age in Ireland, London, and New York Anjelica Huston Scribner An actress, model and daughter of director John Huston, Anjelica Huston has led a colourful life, to say the least Stories from her upbringing on a grand estate in Ireland, amidst her family’s many famous friends, form the bulk of the first volume of her memoirs At St Clerans, Huston’s swashbuckling father created a whirlwind of social activity, inviting notables such as John Steinbeck, Marlon Brando and Peter O’Toole as regular guests Passing through Huston’s teen years in 1960s London, the second portion of A Story Lately Told shifts to the bohemian beginnings of her career in 1970s New York 94 AsiaLIFE Cambodia Radiance of Tomorrow: A Novel Ishmael Beah Sarah Crichton Books In his bestselling memoir A Long Way Gone, Ishmael Beah told the chilling story of his experience as a child soldier in Sierra Leone His novel, Radiance of Tomorrow, centres on two characters returning to their hometown in Sierra Leone after the end of the civil war As Benjamin and Bockarie attempt to help rebuild their village, they come face to face with the challenges of food shortage, crime, lack of infrastructure and post-war tensions Even though arms have been laid to rest, the repercussions of war continue to shape the lives of Beah’s characters Egyptomania: Our Three Thousand Year Obsession With the Land of the Pharaohs Bob Brier Palgrave MacMillan Mummies have yet to resurge as a pop culture icon, but given the exhaustion of vampire, werewolf and zombie films, it’s only a matter of time Egyptomania is not as high it once was — mummy horror films packed cinemas in the 1930s — but ancient Egypt has long captured our imaginations Scholar Bob Brier writes about our enduring fascination with Egypt, from Roman times to the popularity of kitsch sphinx, scarab and pyramid-themed memorabilia, to the transportation of obelisks to museums around the world boxoffice 47 RONIN JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT LONE SURVIVOR THE LEGEND OF HERCULES A fictional interpretation of a classic Japanese legend, 47 Ronin follows the epic adventure of a group of samurai exiled from their homeland The band of 47 set out to avenge the death of their master, going headto-head with fearsome enemies The film presents a fantastical take on a classic revenge tale, complete with magic and mythical creatures Keanu Reeves stars as Kai, a half-Japanese, half-British slave who joins the ronin and becomes their strongest weapon Babel actress Rinko Kikuchi appears as an evil witch with incredible powers Jack Ryan may not have the cultural influence of James Bond, but he’s perhaps the closest American secret agent equivalent Portrayed by Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck, and now Chris Pine, he’s been reinterpreted onscreen by almost as many actors as 007 The character first appeared in Tom Clancy’s The Hunt for Red October, later adapted as a film in 1990 More than 20 years later, Jack Ryan returns to the screen in a prequel about the CIA analyst’s early career Shadow Recruit features Ryan’s attempts to stop a Russian terrorist attack on the United States Operation Red Wings was a 2005 US Navy Seal attempt to capture or kill a highranking Taliban commander in Afghanistan The mission is the subject of a controversial army drama, starring Mark Wahlberg, Eric Bana, Emile Hirsch and Ben Foster Based on Marcus Luttrell’s non-fiction book, the film depicts the Seal team’s endeavours to find Ahmad Shah and what happens after they are compromised by the Taliban Lone Survivor targets American patriots and war film enthusiasts, but many viewers may find the subject matter and perspective difficult to swallow The son of Greek god Zeus and a mortal mother, Hercules (Kellan Lutz) has strength beyond that of the average man But despite his extraordinary skill, he’s no match for the grips of love When his relationship with a princess betrothed to his brother is discovered, Hercules is punished by his stepfather, the king, and sold into slavery Embarking on a fabled odyssey, Hercules must fight his way through gladiator arenas in order to return to his rightful home, fulfil his destiny, and restore peace to the kingdom COMING SOON JANUARY MOVIE RELEASES Platinum Cineplex, Sorya See platinumcineplex.com.kh for screening schedule 47 Ronin Jan Ninja: Shadow of a Tear Jan Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones Jan Lone Survivor Jan Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit Jan 21 Legend Cinema See legend-cinemas.com for screening schedule 47 Ronin Jan Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones Jan The Legend of Hercules Jan 10 Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit Jan 23 Devil’s Due Jan 23 He, She, We Ghost Jan 30 The Monkey King Jan 30 AsiaLIFE Cambodia 95 pub quiz Not Joking Whose autobiography is called You Cannot Be Serious? What name is often given to the character of “Death” — shown as a skeletal figure carrying a large scythe and clothed in a black hooded cloak? What, on a boat, is opposite the bow? Who recorded the album But Seriously? 10 A Serious Man is a 2009 dark comedy, written, produced and directed by which brothers? 22 What is the real name of wrestler and actor The Rock? 23 What emblem is on the badge of Celtic Football Club? 24 Which locomotive won the Rainhill Trials in 1829? 25 Which Beatle has not been inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his solo work? Impossible Celebrity Couples 26 27 Rivers 16 Who is the only Scottish golfer to have won the US Masters? 17 What, according to the story, was invented by the Earl John Montagu? 18 Which Queensland World Heritage Site is considered to be the world’s largest sand island? 19 The Sandinista National Liberation Front is a political party in what country? 20 Who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for the film The Blind Side? Rock 21 The city of Rockhampton is in which Australian state? 96 AsiaLIFE Cambodia 29 3 1 spot the difference answers Sand 28 Boxers change to bra Stool becomes red Sandals disappear Mop added behind spirit house PJ top and bottom on fence swap places 11 What is the largest river to flow into The Dead Sea? 12 Through how many countries does the Mekong flow? 13 What is the second longest river in Africa? 14 On which river does Baghdad stand? 15 Which river is blocked by the Hoover Dam? 30 pub quiz answers Who played The Joker in the film The Dark Knight? Which Serbian tennis player is known as The Joker? Who recorded the 1973 album The Joker? Which film did US Marine James T “Joker” Davis narrate? Which Czech author’s first novel was The Joke? Can you see five differences between the two pictures? 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