The Complexity of Thai Dishes Made Easier | Dr. Jenn Seasly's Foodlore

In this flavorful episode of Dr. Jenn Seasly's Foodlore, Jenn sits down with chef, teacher, and content creator Abby Cheshire of Abby in the Galley to talk about the surprising journey behind one of Abby's favorite dishes: Thai red curry. Abby shares how a dish she once rejected as a kid eventually became a longtime favorite and a recipe she spent years refining. Along the way, they dive into Thai ingredients, the beauty of approachable global cooking, the difference between jasmine and basmati rice, and how food can open the door to culture, curiosity, and confidence in the kitchen. Abby also shares stories from her remarkable culinary life — from teaching high school culinary arts to cooking aboard luxury yachts — and explains why she wanted her cookbook, Passport to Flavor, to feel exciting without being intimidating for home cooks. It's a warm, insightful conversation about flavor, growth, travel, and making international dishes feel possible in your own kitchen. About Abby in the Galley Abby Cheshire, known online as Abby in the Galley, is a chef, content creator, and culinary arts teacher. Through her website and social platforms, she shares globally inspired recipes, stories from life as a yacht chef, and approachable cooking content designed to make adventurous food feel fun and doable at home. Her cookbook, Passport to Flavor, brings together over 100 travel-inspired dishes from around the world. Links: Website: https://www.abbyinthegalley.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyinthegalley/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbyinthegalley/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abbyinthegalley?lang=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7SK0TfTfQ5EKGecsaMl4pA  🍜 😮‍💨 Recipe here