Bánh Ít Trần Recipe: Vietnamese Glutinous Rice Dumplings
Soft, chewy bánh ít trần with a savoury shrimp, pork and mung bean filling, topped with scallion oil and crispy…
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My Favourite Garden Tools
There is something comforting about the tools that live in a garden. They don’t have to be new. They don’t…
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Gỏi Cuốn Recipe – Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls
Gỏi cuốn is one of those Vietnamese dishes I never get tired of making. Fresh rice paper, soft rice vermicelli,…
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Bánh Xèo Chay: Crispy Vietnamese Vegetarian Pancakes
There is something wonderfully satisfying about making bánh xèo chay at home. The batter hits the hot pan with a…
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A Little Piece of Vietnamese Culture in France
Sometimes the things that stay with us from an afternoon out are not the things we planned to see. It…
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Roasted Fig & Cheese Crostini with Rosemary and Honey
There is something special about fresh figs at the end of summer. They are soft, naturally sweet and so beautiful…
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Summer Salad with Sesame Honey Dressing – My 39°C Lunch in France
When it is 39°C in France, the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven. Even standing…
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Vietnamese Fish Cakes in Tomato Sauce (Chả Cá Sốt Cà Chua)
Vietnamese fish cakes in tomato sauce, or Chả Cá Sốt Cà Chua, is one of those simple Vietnamese dishes that…
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Figs from the Garden – A Taste of Late Summer in France
A bowl of ripe figs from my neighbor’s garden, a little goat cheese…
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10 Best Things to Do in Provence for First-Time Visitors
When looking for the best things to do in Provence, it’s easy to focus on the places you’ve been in…
