Andrea Nguyen - America's Vietnamese Kitchen (and Pho) Expert
If you want to learn about Vietnamese pho, Vietnamese cuisine and maybe to try your hand at authentic Vietnamese recipes, the best person to turn to is none other than Andrea Nguyen. She is the...
View ArticleCorinne Trang's Culinary Tours of Chinatown and Andrea Nguyen in the Media
On a few rare occasions I go off the pho path to highlight non-pho topics. I'll give some buzz anytime for two of my favorite culinary experts, one on the East Coast, the other West Coast. I respect...
View ArticleInstant Pho: How Good Are They?
Updated 04-01-15. Americans may look at instant ramen noodles a little funny, but in truth these cheap dry noodles in a cup or a bag play a very important part in sustaining the Asian families...
View ArticleA Conversation With Viet Culinary Author and Teacher Andrea Nguyen
I was happy and honored that Andrea Nguyen agreed to an interview. This gives me a great chance to pick her brain and learn what makes her tick. Between writing for well-known publications, teaching...
View ArticleAn Injustice to Pho: Rachael Ray's "Phunky BBQ Pho with Pork" Recipe
Updated 10-27-10. Rant alert! Here's the latest offender: Rachael Ray and the Phunky BBQ Pho with Pork and its pho recipe. One of my reasons for creating this Vietnamese pho blog LovingPho.com is to...
View ArticleHow to Say Bánh Mì (Banh Mi) Vietnamese Submarine Sandwich
Updated 03-14-15. Vietnamese bánh mì is not pho, of course, but I get inquiries about it so here are the pronunciations for various bánh mì types. By the way, it is spelled bánh mì (banh mi) and never...
View ArticleVietnamese Pho With No Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)? Sure You Want It That Way?
We call it monosodium glutamate or just sodium glutamate. The Japanese invented (found it in nature actually) and call it umami, for "good flavor" or "good taste." Many people have problems with...
View ArticleThis Podcast Contains MSG - More On MSG, And Pho And MSG
Everyone knows I love pho, hence lovingpho.com lol. Surprise! Actually I enjoy everything food and everything food business. I also love to listen to food and food-business related podcasts, and one of...
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