Yummy Lumpia Plate

Hello everyone! Since our physical store is officially close, we are converting our store blog into a Food/Asian Travel Blog. This way, our readers will continue to have access to our recipes. We will also be mentioning drool-worthy restaurants that we come across our travels whether it's local or international.  Be on the look out for new posts on more recipes, ingredients, and restaurant reviews! In the meantime, feast your eyes on this! 

It's one thing to receive recognition for volunteering for an organization. It's another to be recognized by the local business community as someone who is worthy of an award for creating diversity in the community. For that I am greatly humbled. Chamber of Commerce Diversity Award Luncheon So let me tell you more about the history of what is now Mama Nida's Asian Market. Going into college, I was not sure what I wanted to do as a career. I started off with Computer Science but quickly realize that it wasn't for me. I chose Angelo State University to be able to stay close with family and I like the small town feel of San Angelo. My mother bought "Asian Food Mart" my sophomore year an I spent my free time working for her. From there, I changed my major to Business management and got my bachelor's degree in 2006. My mother sold the market that same year. In 2007, San Angelo found itself without an Asian market. Although local supermarkets tried to c...

 Photo Courtesy of FotoLync Photography . The Third Stage of Thai Cooking with Mickie Where: 1114 Hunters Glenn, San Angelo, TX When: November 16th, 2012 Friday 6PM Fee: $15 Once again, another chance to learn authentic Thai cooking. $15 for a full course meal plus more! No one leaves hungry! The Carriker Family has offered their home and kitchen to everyone who wants to learn Thai Cooking. This our third stage of Thai Cooking and may be the last for the year 2012! So don't miss it! If you would like to attend please call and reserve a spot at 325-655-6809. Visit our Facebook Page . As for the next cooking class, what would you like to learn to cook? Let us know, we will try to accommodate.

For our frequent visitors, you may have noticed a bit of a change in the appearance of the blog. Thankfully casualties were few, and I needed a new keyboard anyways. We hope this change is a bit more user friendly. Your favorite posts are still here, including all of the recipes. Tell us what you think of the new look and if there is anything you'd like to see. On the storefront, our new sign should be going up soon. Permits are in hand and we just await the installers. As soon as it is in place we'll be showing it off. Stayed tuned here for new recipes and posts coming soon. As always you can keep up with us on Facebook and Twitter over on the right side there. We appreciate your patience during this design transition, and look forward to seeing you at the store! Picture courtesy: Paolo Camera

Due to some recent changes on Blogger, several parts of the blog are not working properly. So we'll be rolling out a new design in the next coming weeks. Sorry for any inconvenience this causes. As always you can keep updated at our Facebook Page.

To celebrate these wonderful 5 years, we are discounting ALL Sales 5% off this week (May 21 - My 27). We are grateful to all our customers who made this day possible. Thank You!

 Lanna Starter Image Courtesy of Wikipedia Guess what everyone! Cooking Classes are back! We have scheduled the first one in the month of May, which is also Asian Heritage Month. So here's the scoop!! May 18th 2012, Friday starting at 6PM , we will be learning how to prepare, cook, and EAT authentic Thai Cuisine. Mickie Carriker and her family has graciously offered their kitchen and home for this cooking class. Of course, everything we make is open for consumption or can be boxed in to-go container to take home. Thai Cooking with the Carrikers Where: 1114 Hunters Glen, San Angelo, Texas When: May 18th, 2012 Friday 6pm Fee: $25 / Person ( This is to help cover for ingredients, condiments, drinks, supplies, and accessories) If you plan on coming, please like us on our FACEBOOK Page and click the posted event link. Select " going " on the tab so that we have a head count of who how many are coming. Or, you may come by our store and pick up an informati...

Cinco de Mayo?No, It's not an Asian holiday.......but we will be closed this Saturday, May 5, 2012. Hope everyone has a safe and wonderful weekend. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please come in Friday to get your necessities for any celebration you have planned this weekend. As always, we appreciate our customers and our readers.

Image Courtesy of Laxmi Palace.com  You Asked! We Deliver! We have expanded our selections of Indian and Mideast Products! Come Check it out! Recently, we've been receiving many request for a wider selection in Indian and Middle East spices and ingredients. After re-arranging our shelves, we have made room for more curries, more tahinis, more chutneys, and simply more stuff!.  For today's recipe, we are going for another Indian dish.   Spicy Lamb Curry Masala Recipe Courtesy of Dishaka Gourmet Imports (Items in orange indicates that we have it at Mama Nida's Asian Market) Ingredients: 4 tbsp Vegetable Oil 2 medium size Onion (Chopped) 2 tbsp Ground Ginge r 1 medium size tomato (Chopped) 2 tbsp Yogurt 3 tbsp Spicy Lamb Curry Masala 1 lb Lamb meat (Cut in Cubes) 1 1/2 Cup of water A tsp of  Salt ( Per Taste) Optional (Condoments) 1 cup of coriander leaves (Chopped) 1 tbsp of Spicy Lamb Curry Masala 1 Pack of Roti Naan Bread  I...

The holidays are here!!! You feel like you're busy legs are going to give out from shopping around, looking for that perfect gift for that special person. Why don't you try shopping locally this year? Shop with us! Shopping locally is the best way to show support to your community. And the best part.....You will always find that perfect gift! Read More In the last couple of months, not only did we expanded our grocery items, we've expanded the selections for our gift shop as well. So if you haven't been in lately, stop by and check it out. Are you looking to find a gift with an Asian flare? We have plenty for you to choose from. We now have a variety of Asian apparels from traditional to modern. Also new to our gift shop is a selection of  locally designed and handcrafted Asian inspired charms, fresh water pearl jewelries, and wall arts. Great items for stocking stuffer and elegant gifts. We just got some new stuff in this week and ...

From all of us here at Mama Nida's Asian Market We wish you all  a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving Three Simple tips to help you through this holiday: 1. Drink your favorite tea during your feasting break, it will aid digestion. Camomile Tea or Mint Tea will aid with indigestion and upset stomach. 2. If you plan on consuming a lot of spicy food or alcoholic products, drink Aloe Vera drink afterwards. You're stomach will thank you later. 3. If you think you're starting to feel sick, go overload on Vitamin C and  give a super boost to your immune system. With that said, take you're time with all the good food, remember, you will be eating all day and eating any leftovers tomorrow. Grazing will allow you to enjoy all the good eats.  Mangan Tayon! (Let's Eat) HOLIDAY HOURS: November 24-25   CLOSED November 26 OPEN Happy Thanksgiving! Now the question is, what is your favorite food for Thanksgiving? We would like to kno...

To Our US Military Past, Present, and Future   THA NK YOU for your service, your courage, your family, and your sacrifice in order for us to keep our freedom. In honor of Veterans Day 10% OFF Discount For Military with ID We will be closing at 5:30PM  today in observation of Veterans Day. Regular Hours will resume tomorrow. 

Annual Asian-American Cultural Festival  "Taste of Asia"  NOVEMBER 13, 2011, SUNDAY. Image Courtesy of Be Achorn The Association of Asian-American Women of San Angelo will be hosting their Annual Asian-American Cultural Festival "Taste of Asia". The Event will take place 5pm-8pm at the McNease Convention Center on Rio Concho. There will be food, dance demonstrations of different Asian cultures, and plenty of activities for everyone. " This event will kick off the Association of Asian-American Women's fundraising toward our goal of building the Asian Cultural Center in downtown area of San Angelo. The center will allow the Association to offer cultural education, diversity in leadership, and business opportunities." Image Courtesy of Michelle Morrow For information please call 325-650-4062 or 325-942-9792.   --------------------------------  The Association of Asian-American Women of San Angelo. Read More About them. GET...

I  just had the great opportunity to cook and interview San Angelo local food writer and book author, Mina Khan with my friend Michelle Morrow. Mina Khan's debut great novella     "The Djinn's Dilemma"     will be in bookstores near you   November 1, 2011 . Can't wait? Pre-order your copy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Nobles.com . We had an awesome time here at Mama Nida's Asian Market. So what's the book about? Well, Let me tell ya! Read More It's a novel worth waiting for.... Rukh O’ Shay, half-djinn and assassin, is used to taking out the bad guys. But his latest assignment, Sarah White, is nothing like he expected. A glimpse of her bright aura reveals her gentle spirit, while her luscious beauty clouds his mind and makes him long for only one thing—to taste her. Sarah shares the feeling of raw desire at Rukh’ s touch. He can turn her on with a glance, and satisfies desires she didn’ t even know she had. But Rukh had b...

This a beginning of a new tradition for our Facebook Fan. 5% Discount for ALL likes on our Facebook Page! For the Month of August, we would like to show our appreciations to those who likes us on Facebook. Just Come in and we will discount your total purchase after validating your LIKE on Facebook. THERE'S MORE!! Buy 1 get 1/2 off on Gigi's Jewelry and Accessory Collection. They are local, uniquely one of a kind.

The San Angelo Standard Times has graced us with a second write up in the paper. We would like to thank all of our customers who keep us going. Y'all are the reason we are here. Special thanks to Denise Morris and Kimberley Parker for the article and pictures. Standard Times- Shop's shelves feature taste of Asia

Sorry for the lack of new posts lately. Things have been busy and certain responsibilities got swept under the rug. Check back Monday for new posts including new recipes! Also we are restocking this weekend so come in and see what we have for you. See you soon.

We are still here! Last weeks winds wrecked havoc upon our sign. We are working on replacing it now. Until then, know we are still here and open for business. Also we just restocked the freezers and shelves. Fresh papayas and new crop jasmine rice are now available. We look forward to seeing you at the store.

To start the New Year off right, we are having a sale. For you convenience all sale items will be grouped together to make them easier to find. Click Read More to see whats on sale and how to use them. $.99 Laing - Taro leaves with coconut cream, stand alone side dish popular in the Philippines and in Hawaii $.99 Camansi - Breadnut in coconut cream, another specialty from the Philippines best served as a side dish $.99 Puso ng Saging - Banana heart with coconut cream, you guessed it from the Philippines and a wonderful side dish $.99 Potassium/Sodium Carbonate Solution -Adding a little of this water when making fresh Chinese bread or noodles give it that special flavor and texture $4.50 Takoyaki flour - base flour used in the production of takoyaki or Japanese octopus balls, popular in Osaka All gifts are still 25% off.

If you have been by the store at all this week you know that we were in the process of remodeling the store. We are proud to announce that the remodel is complete! Your patience during this process is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing all you soon. Come by and check out the newly remodeled store.