Like my mother, I’ve always believed that beautiful looking food ends up tasting even better. Growing up, even though we never had fancy American dinner staples such as rack of lamb and Christmas ham, we always used the good china. A beautifully plated meal on a perfectly set table adds just the right touch of … Continue Reading
Happy 2016! I’m finally back in Madison after a relaxing stint at home. I always used to resist my parents’ attempts to pamper me, insisting that I was grown up enough to take care of myself. But now, I just embrace it; it’s inevitable and a win-win situation anyway. As SNL aptly puts it, I’m … Continue Reading
Has anyone else ever had canned sardines in tomato sauce? Growing up in a Vietnamese household, I was more than well aware that our family ate things most American kids never even heard of, let alone dare to taste. Such was the case with sardines in tomato sauce. There was always reliably a can around … Continue Reading
