CHRISTINE WATSON spent a lot of time in South-East Asia while growing up and developed a passion for Asian food. She followed this up by training at the internationally renowned Leith's School of Food and Wine in London and now works as a food writer and stylist. Christine writes and tests recipes for food magazines, newspapers, and books. Christine is the author of 500 Smoothies & Juices (Sellers Publishing) and Thailand: Authentic Regional Recipes.