Food Advertising by 10 DAYS UNTIL THANKSGIVING! I repeat, there are only ten days left until the best American holiday is upon us. How could you not love a holiday that celebrates being around loved ones and being thankful for everything you have? Even if you’re not a sentimental person, when else do you get … Continue Reading
Lotus root is one of my absolute favorite foods. In Vietnamese culture, they are considered quite an auspicious food as the lotus flower is a symbol of Buddhism and serenity. I grew up munching on candied lotus root for Tết and sipping lotus root tea whenever I was sick. Not only is it a versatile … Continue Reading
With the holidays quickly approaching, I’m trying my best to eat healthy now so I feel less guilty gorging on pumpkin pie, gingerbread cookies and copious amounts of gravy over the next several weeks. The cruelest thing about starting any diet is that you immediately crave everything you’re not supposed to have simply because you … Continue Reading
Has anyone else ever had canned sardines in tomato sauce? Growing up in a Vietnamese household, I was more than well aware that our family ate things most American kids never even heard of, let alone dare to taste. Such was the case with sardines in tomato sauce. There was always reliably a can around … Continue Reading
