August 22nd, 2009 by Casey
Like their northern neighbour, the Vietnamese are still in the process of ‘officializing’ the English names of some of their globally available dishes. Many of the names on restaurant menus are either literal translations or keyword descriptions of the original dishes. Though this practice is practical in helping non-Vietnamese understand the composition and preparations of their prospective choices, the translations are sometimes inconsistent on printed menus.
While there are many dishes that have yet to earn their ID plaque, one dish however, is hogging up all the names that are badly needed elsewhere. Read more.
Tags: fresh, rolls, salad, spring, summer
August 12th, 2009 by Christina
It’s the middle of August and finally the weather is at its normal high: sweltering and sultry. It is officially time to have mango. I decided to have pho but wanted something other than deep fried spring rolls as a side. This salad is perfect!
a mouthful of mango
Tags: goi xoai, mango salad, salad
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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