I can understand you must be careful with the Turmeric. I have not heard of "White Turmeric" per say and I have also not heard to it referred to as "Mango Ginger"-interesting! You were making my mouth water when you described mixing the licorice with fruits and using anis and fennel in curry-ABSOLUTE YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!! I always find it interesting to compare Thai Curry with Indian Curry and Chinese Curry and enjoy the different flavours!
I guess you can say your cat really appreciates you anyway! I am sorry eh was upset though. Does he finish all of his dry food? Do you mix wet food (meat, fish etc.) in with the dry food sometimes?
It was most interesting to hear of your Songkran Festival which begins tomorrow! I truly hope you enjoy it very much! Can you please translate Songkran into English for me? Also, can you please explain what the festival is about and what it celebrates? What are the rituals, traditions and food had at the festival? So, where will you be staying for the weekend and do you have a neighbor to check in on Day? I bet you will have my postcard by early next week!