Introduction: Here is the first of the fruits from my Hanoi experience; chicken noodle soup – phở gà. Along with the beef version this is an absolute staple of locals …
December 2012
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As I walk around Hanoi there is always somebody cooking or eating; breakfast, elevenses, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, supper and more often than not in between. Within every 10 or …
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Like twisting ivy this place is growing around me and encapsulating my soul. It is a place of extremities from its peaceful nature and subtle flavours to it energetic and …
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This place, Hanoi, is incredible. The buildings and monuments hint imperiously at the Communist past, and to a lesser extent its current presence. The noise, vitality and volume of motorbikes …
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Most food has a story around it. It may be a very small story indeed, but nevertheless it is a story. I have given the story about why I cook …
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The next month is going to be a culinary and cultural enlightening. We (my other half, two ankle biters and myself) are heading to Vietnam, and as I write it’s …
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Introduction: This is a cracking little cake which has not only wowed people at gatherings but is also gluten free, which is a great asset to have up one’s sleeve. …