You can bet that we at OVN love pho as much as Anthony Bourdain does. Please enjoy this interesting article written by Andrea Nguyen at www.vietworldkitchen.com I’m traveling right now in Asia, tasting and talking to lots of locals about street food, ingredients, and culture. Back in the States, my old friend Simon B. gave me a heads up on a recipe from this week’s Rachel … [Read more...] about How funky is Rachel Ray’s Phunky Pho?
Food
Please Do Not Eat the Wildlife
There are many Vietnamese dishes that stray from the American mainstream of meats like beef, chicken, pork, and fishes like salmon and tuna. These exotic dishes are of course, delicious, but you have to admit there are some dishes that make even American-born Vietnamese cringe. We all know the “scary” boiled duck egg with the tiny fetus still growing inside of it, known as … [Read more...] about Please Do Not Eat the Wildlife
Plays + Coffee = Dream Come True
What's one thing that HCMC has that SF doesn't? Drama Cafes. Cafes are no longer just study spots with caffeine and soothing music. In Vietnam, they are transforming into destinations for the purpose of bringing art and theater to everyday people. Painting exhibitions, live music, films, and lectures have been popular in the past, but now, skits and plays are … [Read more...] about Plays + Coffee = Dream Come True
Journey Through the Asian Kitchen, A Culinary Expedition of Vietnam
Do you like to eat food? Do you like to eat Vietnamese food… do you like to eat really good Vietnamese food? Well, we know a place that will satisfy all your Vietnamese food cravings. OneVietnam is the proud sponsor of The Asian Culinary Association’s “Journey Through the Asian Kitchen, A Culinary Expedition of Vietnam” gala. This year’s gala will feature a cocktail tasting of … [Read more...] about Journey Through the Asian Kitchen, A Culinary Expedition of Vietnam
The Golden Cure
Ever wonder the health benefits of Curcumin pills? Or in actuality, what in the world is Curcumin? Curcumin is found in Turmeric which is known as Nghe in Vietnamese and Huang Jiang in Chinese and is a natural extract from the spice turmeric, which makes curry yellow. Turmeric is derived from the plant Curcuma Longa. The use of Curcumin is predominant in India and Asia for … [Read more...] about The Golden Cure