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If you have eczema, you know how annoying and frustrating it can be to deal with itchy, dry, and inflamed skin. You may have tried different creams, lotions, or medications to soothe your skin, but did you know that your diet could also make a difference? I've...

Ca ri is the Vietnamese word for cu-rry. Ga is chicken. Easy to remember right? Ingredients: 1 whole chicken cut up into parts and pieces Lots of minced garlic Minced lemongrass and whole bruised lemongrass stalks 1 diced onion Sliced shallots (2) Peeled potatoes cut...

Hainanese chicken rice is a simple yet delicious dish that consists of tender poached chicken served with fragrant rice and flavorful sauces. It is a cult favorite in Singapore, where it is considered a national dish. It's so simple, but so delicious at the same time....

Canh Ga Chien Bo Toi which literally translates to chicken wing fried butter garlic, is one of the kryptonite menu items at Vietnamese restaurants I never have enough will power to pass up. Fried chicken, loads of garlic, AND butter?! Are you kidding me? This is an...

Kimbap is another one of the those foods I’m always down to eat. However, it’s also one of those foods hard to justify eating out for all the time. Does that keep me from buying it when I see at H-Mart or at a restaurant? No, but I do feel a tinge of remorse and guilt...

We watch a lot of food shows.. I love watching people cook, and absorbing their techniques and recipes.I figured watching all this cooking and people eating delicious things -- some of it's probably gotta stick to my unconscious turning me into a better cook right?...

Fermented bean curd are tofu cubes marinated and fermented either with salt and spices or rice wine, salt, and spices. My favorite of these different fermented bean curds are usually ones with rice wine as one of the ingredients. It gives the bean curd a little bit...

Every time I'm pregnant, number 1 on my craving list always seems to be Thai papaya salad. I crave it so much, I always end up eating it for a few days/weeks postpartum. My favorite types of food are salty, tangy, and spicy-- beer food! And this salad is the epitome...

Blueberries without the egg or milk...weird huh? No, I'm definitely not some super healthy person avoiding eggs and dairy. In fact there IS dairy in this recipe. Where did this recipe come from? It came from me having overripe (kind of mushy) blueberries that were...

Traditionally, this yummy beef dish is used with Betel leaves but, ay you use what you got right? And actually, now that I've tried it, I prefer Perilla leaves since it's more fragrant. Bo La Lot (La Lot being Betel Leaves) now transformed Bo La Tia To (Perilla), is...

Curry chicken is one of those dishes that can make any day better. It's warm, comforting, and full of flavor. But how do you make the best curry chicken ever? Well, you're in luck because I'm going to show you my secret recipe that will blow your mind. This recipe is...

There is something about leftover roasted pork that makes it taste and smell 'porkier'. This recipe was inspired by the Thai beef salad I made a few weeks ago, and it was super delicious! We used all the fresh herbs from our garden (Rau Dap Ca and Rau Thom -- mint and...

Every time we frequent the Vietnamese delis around Seattle, we see xoi man. Xoi man is that plate of sticky rice topped with yummy delectable savory things such as Chinese sausage, pork sung (dried pork floss), scallion oil, and fried shallots. Every time I see this,...

I get so excited when my sister/friends post my food and then ask for a recipe! I love sharing quick and yummy meals because I feel like sharing food and recipe is the best extension of a little bit of love 🙂 This is a 12 minute smoked salmon pasta inspired by the...

Banh Gio is something I LOVED eating growing up, and still occasionally do. It's soft and delicate, super easy to eat, and savory! I've asked my parents and other older folks what babies generally eat in Vietnam in the boonies where there's no Gerber ready made foods...

South African Melktert is a great way of using up some whole milk you have in the fridge that's getting close to its expiration date. Last night in fact, we had a whole carton of some nice 100% grass fed organic milk that was going to expire, it was unopened. Needless...

Thai food is soooo incredibly balanced and delicious. Tangy, spicy, balanced deliciously fresh salads are my favorite and this Thai beef salad is all I ever need in a salad! This is soooo quick to prepare and rewarding to eat. It's definitely quick enough for me to...