Aren’t these the cutest? They are also called “bánh trôi nước”. Bánh is the Vietnamese word for most things made with flour, trôi means float, and nước means water. These lovely sweets get their name from the fact that they are cooked in water and […]
They say “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. This might not be a doctor’s recommended way of eating apples, but it sure is delicious. Just as donuts and fried Oreos are popular at state fairs in the U.S., beignets are a must-haves for […]
This is HANDS DOWN my favorite way to make/eat chicken wings. Yeah, Buffalo wings are good but have you had these savory, sweet, sticky, and sinfully delicious fish sauce wings? Just look at the glaze in that photo! The wings are marinated in fish sauce, […]
Although France is known for its ‘pâtisseries’ filled with beautiful fresh pastries, one of my favorite treats growing up was this packaged marble cake called ‘Savane’. This half vanilla / half chocolate cake is perfectly moist with a light and spongy texture. I definitely love […]
If you’re looking for flavors to awaken your senses and shake up your day, look no further. This dish packs a huge punch with several powerful ingredients all competing for the attention of your taste buds- yet somehow working together seamlessly. The lemongrass, along with […]
Delicious golden fried tofu doused in a sweet & savory sauce made with green onion, fish sauce (or soy sauce), and sugar.
‘Tarte flambée’ (also known as ‘Flammekueche’ in Alsaltian and ‘Flammkuchen’ in German) is an iconic dish from Alsace, my home region. A communal dish beloved by everyone, the tradition is to order one tarte at a time and share it in the center of the […]
One of my favorite after school snacks from primary school. I remember packing up my books as quickly as possible and running out the gates with my friends, straight to the little street cart waiting for us. Even though everyone calls them “cá viên chiên” […]
A simple, yet super decadent recipe. Why stop at just a runny egg yolk when you can triple the creaminess by adding crème fraîche and melted cheese. Crème fraîche, which translates to “fresh cream”, is a rich and thick soured cream. It is a beloved […]
Two food fanatics cooking and eating our way around the world. Born and raised in Vietnam and France, respectively, our obsessions with food are deeply ingrained in our DNAs.