September 10th, 2009 by Christina
If you’ve never tried Pho before then you are missing out. It is a very enjoyable experience. There isn’t much etiquette involved but there are ways to maximize your enjoyment…
Choosing, and Setting Up Your Pho
When you open your menu, it might look a little overwhelming with all the variations of Pho to choose from. The variety is simply personal preference. When in doubt, go for simple ‘Rare Beef Noodle Soup’! Don’t worry the beef is sliced so thinly that it cooks almost immediately after being immersed in the hot soup. After you make your order a plate of bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime and chillies will arrive at your table. These are options to sprinkle and squeeze over your main bowl till it suits your taste.
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Tags: how to eat pho, pho, pho virgins
September 3rd, 2009 by Casey
It’s early in September, and we all know what’s coming up – the final long weekend of the summer. For a lot of us, this very thought conjures up images of heineken throw backs, tequila slam downs, sangria quick-sippings, late night gorging, morning after barfing, day-long headaches… Wait, wait! Do we have to go that far? Maybe we could omit the latter two images.
For a lot of people, a hangover is the price of a good time. But it’s worth it, and most of us do not hesitate to admit that! But wouldn’t a good time be better if we didn’t have to wish we were dead the next day? I think so! Read more.
Tags: hangover, healthy, pho
August 17th, 2009 by Elaine
Pho
For me, a bowl of Pho (sounds like ‘fuh’) noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food. The Pho with which you are likely associated with (and the one I grew up eating) likely includes lightly chewy, thin rice noodles covered in a rich but clear meat broth and topped with assorted meats of your choice (thinly sliced rare or cooked beef, brisket, tendon, tripe, meatballs, chicken), scallions, onions and is accompanied by fresh bean sprouts, cilantro, Thai sweet basil, chili peppers, mint, and lime.
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Tags: broth, noodle, pho, soup
August 10th, 2009 by Elaine
Some of you may already know that I am finishing up my degree to become a Registered Dietitian. And as such, I frequently am asked about making healthy decisions when eating out, and Vietnamese cuisine is no exception.
Vietnamese flavours
Luckily for us, Vietnamese food is generally considered to be healthy since Vietnam’s geographical location yields lots of fresh tropical fruits and vegetables which have been incorporated into the diet. Read more.
Tags: healthy, juice, pho, roll, rolls, salad, smoothie, vermicelli
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