After much delay, here it is – my final post on Vietnam. Of course, this means I should be planning another trip back. But since there are so many places I’ve yet to visit, my next big adventure likely will be elsewhere (can you believe I don’t have a trip planned!). For now, I’ll have…
Do you have tomatoes coming out of your ears? Peppers oozing from your pores? (Okay, that sounds gross, but you know what I mean). And we all know about the excess zucchini, squash and eggplant… So what do you do with all these veggies? You can give some to your friends and neighbors (assuming they…
If you’re wondering why I’m posting about turkey instead of Paris, it’s because I feel like one right now. Eventually, I’ll have the time to share more about France – and I still have lots to say about Vietnam! Until my schedule takes on a more leisurely summer pace, I figured it was a good…
Just as in Hanoi, I had little interest in experiencing the bustling city life of Saigon – except for the street food. Pho was my vice of choice in the North- and bahn mi was what I was intent on eating here. And I wasn’t disappointed. Before the trip, I researched where to go: checking…
In the Phong Nha region of Vietnam, they serve a spicy green sauce with BBQ pork. Ingredients include Vietnamese coriander, garlic, lemon leaves, lemon zest, hot pepper and sugar. Its spicy and sweet: a perfect combination. I wanted to recreate the flavors but didn’t have access to lemon leaves. And since I had a ton…
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