Persimmon Tarts

Happy Lunar New Year! Tết is always a huge to do in the Bui household. Growing up in suburban New Jersey, my family was pretty Americanized compared to other immigrant families but on Tết we pulled ALL the stops. A week or two leading up to the new year, we would scrub, dust and polish … Continue Reading

Lemongrass Pork Noodle Bowl

If you’re looking for a break from decadent Valentine’s Day noshing, treat yourself to a light and tasty Vietnamese noodle bowl. I know I’ve said it a million times before, but my favorite thing about Vietnamese food is how incredibly fresh and colorful the ingredients are, something I haven’t learned to appreciate until realizing as … Continue Reading