recipes

Another recipe. I haven’t been doing much thinking lately. Actually, I think a lot, but have just been procrastinating putting my thoughts into words. So today, when HDo asked for the recipe for Com Ga, I have no excuses to not write. 1 whole chicken (or 6-8 whole legs) Fresh ginger (size of half thumb)… Continue reading

I learned making yaourt since I was a little girl. I remember Mom telling me yaourt is very picky. It would not set if the person making it is at that time of the month. This of course doesn’t apply to men, since men don’t cook in Vietnam. Does that make any sense? The setting… Continue reading

A simple and quick recipe. From start to end, it took an entire 30 minutes, and that includes making the side dish. Not kidding … Now see if you can race to the kitchen and make the main and side dishes in less time :) Preheat oven to 450 deg. 1 package of pork tenderloin… Continue reading

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