Food

I must have already posted the recipe for this dish somewhere. I’m quite sure, because it’s one of those recipes I got asked of often. Oh well … it’s out there, somewhere. Meanwhile, it’s also here. Heat up big pot. When hot, add oil, then garlic.  Add pork and fry till golden. Spice w turmeric,… Continue reading

Sister#8 called to inquire about my health, and to insist I get serious about my heart problem. Also to remind me to write down this recipe in case anything happens to me. My dear family cares so much about me! This dish is dedicated to all the Bắc-kỳ con. We had it with sliced cucumbers… Continue reading

Fromage. Cheese. What kind of cheese, you asked? I love them all; soft and hard, fatty and smelly. But the orange colored ones really turn me off; which means I only eat white cheddar cheese! You can say cheese is my new obsession. I’m so into him now! Cheese, like wine, has a personality, and… Continue reading

The dish was a success at my last Christmas party and it was my first time roasting pork! I have been quite traditional and boring when it comes to cooking pork. It has always been Heo Kho Tau (Caramelized Pork), Heo Kho Trung (Pork Simmered with Eggs), Heo Luoc (Boiled Pork) … Roasting pork is… Continue reading

I’ve made Bò Kho (Simmered Beef) quite often. At least once a month. But the result was never consistent: too sweet, too bland; even though Eric loves it everytime. This evening, I decided to make Bo Kho and other dishes, and it turned out to be the best Bo Kho. I think the trick here… Continue reading

I first had my first split pea soup in Amsterdam, in a cavern. It was served with a ham hock, and is the best split pea soup ever. The ones from Andersen Pea Soup restaurants along Freeway 5  taste like from the cans! This recipe came out quite good. I made it for Christmas dinner… Continue reading