Tiberius

No. Did a Google search. Didn't find it. But, thanks. Really. I appreciate the effort. I mean, except for the surly part. But, other than that, thanks. That's what I was looking for.

Someone posted it in the last week, or so. Maybe MM? It was really useful. I bookmarked it and then my computer died. I've not been able to find it again. Anyway, I'll be in town on the 30th. First time. Looking forward to it.

If you choose to make your own, just don't forget about it in the oven: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkt_WaDGHDo...feature=related

Thanks for the replies. I've never had a specific reation to other nuts, although I generally avoid them. Occasional hints from other legumes that perhaps the allergist I saw years ago was right, and I should think about avoiding them. But, nothing of consequence. Peanuts are the only real issue. I like burgers, don't eat too often in KFCs due to the phenominal grease load, and have no objection to doing my own cooking. From the last post, it looks like there are a number of western restaurants and food stores where peanut contamination might be avoided. That, I think is my best hope. Korean, Japanese, and most Chinese restaurants have not proven to be an issue, either, althouigh it was a Chinese restaurant that last put me in the hospital. As I try to find the will to give Thailand a try, it occured to me that larger cities like Bangkok and areas with heavy western presence like Pattaya, might be the best bet. I suspect I would want to avoid travel to the smaller towns and villages altogether.

I'm trying to figure out if I'll be able to eat other than fruit and canned food if I visit Thailand. Pattaya, in particular. As the tile implies, I'm allergic to peanuts. Severe enough that small bits do some unpleasant and, occasionally, life threatening things. I don't eat in Thai restaurants, as most menu items seem to contain the toxin in solid, sauce, or oil form. So, I'm wodering, am I out of my mind to consider even going into the country? Are there restaurants where I can have relative certainty that the menu items don't contain peanut or peanut products, intentionally or otherwise. And, yes, I've already heard what great food I miss out on by not being able to eat such things. But, the upside is missing out on being dead. I also have heard that the concept of a peanut allergy is almost beyond comprehension in most of Asia, Thailand, in particular. Thoughts? Suggestions? Anyone?