Here’s a fun fact: mosquitos hate lemongrass.

Lucky for us, we love it. Often seen dessicated and unhappy on the shelves of Western supermarkets, in Thailand it’s a lush green plant full of scent and flavour. We’ll be planting it in our villa’s many gardens not only to keep the mozzies away but to ensure a continual supply of life’s most indulgent treat: lemongrass-scented cold towels. A stash of these in the freezer can, in an instant, make you a new person.

Nigella + lemongrass = true love

For the ultimate lemongrassy decadence, Nigella Lawson makes a lemongrass and vodka infused trifle. She steeps both custard and sponge with this lovely plant, before making a crunchy, lemongrass flavoured toffee for the top. Get the recipe in Nigella Bites. Eat it once and you’ll be ready to die happy.

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With love,
  Koh Samui Sunset

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