The Spices Of Life . . .
Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Dầu Hạt Điều (Annatto Oil)

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Vietnamese cuisine often use annatto oil to enhance a dish with its taste and the vibrant color. Annatto seeds release a beautiful oran...
Monday, November 21, 2011

Bánh Canh (Banh Canh Noodles)

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I started to make fresh bánh canh when I was in High School. At that time, I was still pretty much a newcomer and there were many t...
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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Chim Cút Rôti Chiên Giòn ( Deep Fried Quails)

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Thanksgiving is approaching fast and I couldn't wait to prepare fresh homemade meals for my family.  I told my husband that through...
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Bánh Canh Cua Tôm (Crab and Shrimp Tapioca Noodle Soup)

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One of my fondest childhood memories was having a delicious steamy bowl of bánh canh for breakfast sold by a lady who always sat at t...
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Thursday, November 10, 2011

Bò Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew)

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What could be better than eating a bowl of Bò Kho (Vietnamese beef stew) in these cold days of Autumm. Bò Kho blends flavors of earthy...
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Loan aka Annette
Sacramento, California, United States
My husband and I have two lovely daughters. I'm incredibly fortunate to be able to stay at home to raise my daughters and experiment with food. I was probably in love with food from my mother’s womb, but didn’t realize it until I found myself spending every cent of my allowance on snacks and frequently begging my maid to let me help out in the kitchen. The desire to cook was intense. I snuck into the kitchen when my maid was asleep and stole rice and matchsticks so my friend and I could cook it in our toy clay pot. I even bought ingredients from the market to make frozen banana dessert topped with shredded coconut and roasted peanuts and sold them to the neighborhood kids. These fond memories eventually led to my Vietspices blog - born in October 2010- with the purpose of making memories with my girls and sharing our recipes, but ultimately creating a foundation for charity. I envision something that wound extend beyond my daily bread to encompass the basics of daily living – food, clothing, shelter - for those less fortunate. And this gave birth to The Spices of Life (Hương Vị Cuộc Sống) Foundation. It is under construction as I work out the logistics. Please stay tuned!
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