Decadent yet airy- this iconic French mousse au chocolat is a classic, which can be made two ways: with egg whites or heavy cream.
Month: October 2022
Canh cà bung • Vietnamese eggplant soup
A simple but flavorful and comforting soup from Northern Vietnam- traditionally made with eggplant, tomato, fried tofu, and pork (but can easily be veganized). What makes this soup really special is the tía tô – purple perilla leaves.
Trứng vịt muối • Salted duck egg
Salted duck eggs are one of those ingredients that instantly levels up a dish, whether it’s a bowl of congee, fried tofu, or a steamed bun. Yet they are incredibly easy to make- you basically just need duck eggs, salt, and time.
Pêche melba • Poached peaches with raspberry coulis
Pêche Melba has definitely been my favorite dessert I’ve made this summer season! We love the freshness from the peaches, the sweetness from the raspberry ‘coulis’, and the refreshing taste from the ice cream. This was actually the dessert we made for our joint-birthday party […]
Our 2-week Việt Nam trip!
Physically we’re back in good old Indiana, but mentally- we’re still dreaming about eating a steaming bowl of bún ốc on tiny plastic stools in Hà Nội, sipping a glass of wine while cruising down the Sài Gòn river in HCMc, hiking up a a few […]