Disclaimer: I've never had Vietnamese food before so I can't say I'm an expert. That being said, Fernando and I happened into Madame Tam's for Happy Hour on Tuesday and we loved every … more
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woopak_the_thrill posted a Quick Tip about Coconut.
July 01, 2011
The coco-nut nut is a giant nut but if you eat too much of it, you'll get a little sick. The co-co-nut nut is a BIG BIG Nut but this delicious "Nut" is not a Nut! It's a coco-fruit, … more
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Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about Soursop.
May 10, 2011
On its own, eaten as a fruit or drank as a juice, Soursop is refreshing. It has a unique taste and impossible to describe. Having tried it, one would never forget it. Not 'stinky' like Durian … more
Some of the best Vietnamese food can be had in L.A. and Toronto. My favorites are the Spring Rolls, Pho and Vietnamese coffee. If you are in Toronto, you must also try the Vancouver crab cooked Vietnamese … more
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Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about Soursop.
April 29, 2011
This is another juicy fruit with refreshing flesh. It is great on itself with shaved ice or alternatively as a juice by itself or mixed with Avacado & condense milk. Yummmmmm!
LYD recommendations: Eat light and eat healthy by eating any of the full-flavored but miniature-sized dumplings or empanadas to satisfy your hunger and need for a zesty pallet of flavor. And absolutely … more
There are many things I miss about living in Manhattan -- mostly the choice of places to eat, and ways of feeding oneself. Whether it be Chinese take out, a stop at Dean & Deluca on the way … more
I live in the San Gabriel Valley part of Los Angeles where there are a lot of hidden gems in regards to Southeast Asian food. One such a place, and not all that hidden, is Pho 79 located in Alhambra. … more
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RyanWeiss posted a Quick Tip about Pho Thai Long.
November 29, 2010
Bahn Mi sandwiches are my favorite of all sandwiches, they're very different from any other sandwich, I've never used the word scrumptious for any particular food before, but these are. … more
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Raederle posted a Quick Tip about Coconut.
June 01, 2010
Let me tell you a story…the man called “woopak” can go around places that most people would be terrified to go to. Honestly, whatever the so-called “bad areas” … more
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woopak_the_thrill posted a Quick Tip about Tu Lan.
February 25, 2010
It's cold this winter and during this Chinese New Year, instead of soups and feasting on Chinese goodies, I'm actually craving for some hot & spicy curry! Curry can … more
No, it's not Cuban, nor is it Che Guevara. It is Vietnamese sweet dessert, in the form of soup or pudding. There are quite a wide varieties of Vietnamese desserts that embodies the term Che, however … more
Yes, it's baguettes from the French & with the Vietnamese twist of the pate, cha lua, you've got yourself a most delicious lunch! For those who are not familiar with Vietnamese cuisine, you've … more