Now, I ain’t no fancy food writer, and I surely never figured I’d be sittin’ here in a quiet corner of our farmhouse, tappin’ away at a laptop, tellin’ folks about roast pork. But life’s funny like that. You see, me and my darlin’ wife, Marlene, spent near on four decades raisin…
Sauerbraten, Germany’s beloved “sour roast,” is a culinary masterpiece that transforms a humble beef roast into a tender, tangy, and deeply flavorful dish. Marinated for days in a vibrant blend of vinegar, wine, and aromatic spices, then slow-cooked to perfection
In the heart of Vietnamese home cooking, few dishes are as simple yet soul-warming as Canh Rau Muống. This light, refreshing soup features water spinach (rau muống), a staple green in Vietnam, simmered in a delicate broth often enhanced with a touch of sourness from tamarind
If you’ve ever wandered the bustling streets of Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, the aroma of simmering broths likely drew you to a street stall serving Bún Riêu. This Vietnamese noodle soup is a vibrant medley of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors
Hu Tieu Nam Vang is a beloved noodle soup that beautifully blends Vietnamese and Cambodian culinary traditions, named after “Nam Vang,” the Vietnamese term for Phnom Penh. This dish features a rich pork bone broth with a hint of sweetness, paired with thin rice noodles
Bún Bò Huế, the fiery noodle soup from Vietnam’s imperial city of Hue, gets a vibrant, Southern twist in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). This dish is a flavor bomb—think robust beef broth punched up with lemongrass, shrimp paste
Alright, let’s talk about Bún Bò Huế, the fiery, flavor-packed noodle soup straight outta Hue, Vietnam’s old imperial city. This dish is like a punchy cousin to phở—think beefy, lemongrass-scented broth with a spicy kick, chewy rice noodles, and a wild mix of toppings like tender beef, pork hock,
Phở Gà, the soul-warming chicken version of Vietnam’s iconic noodle soup, is a Hanoi classic that embodies simplicity and depth in every spoonful. Originating from the bustling streets of northern Vietnam, this dish features delicate rice noodles bathed in a fragrant
Phở Bò, Vietnam’s beloved noodle soup, is a dish that tells a story of tradition, balance, and soul-soothing comfort. Originating in Hanoi, this northern-style phở is known for its clear, delicate broth, minimalist toppings, and focus on the purity of flavors.
I am not a food critic, nor a chef. I’m a 68-year-old retired school teacher from Lübeck, Germany, who never truly imagined she’d one day find herself under a flurry of pink sakura petals, wandering through Japan with three of her closest friends from the old teaching days.