Thịt kho is a common staple in Vietnamese homes. Its made of pork belly that has been slowly braised over low heat to tenderize the meat and absorb all the flavors from the fish sauce and coconut soda. The end result is a caramelized and tender pork belly in a reduced sweet and savory sauce. Pour the sauce over your braised pork on rice, add an egg, and you have the very definition of Vietnamese comfort food.
I have to say…. Chicago might just be one of my favorite places to spend a holiday weekend. I recently went to visit the city right before the Thanksgiving holiday,… Read More
Everyone goes on Remote Year for different reasons. Read the full story on why I chose to participate myself and what I hope to gain from a year of travel.
Ahhhh…. Mexico City. This wonderful, bustling, vibrant city. After only a mere four days in this city, I was already intoxicated by its lush streets, contemporary design, and robust food… Read More
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I’m excited to be sharing these two delicious gin cocktail recipes with you today. Surely, these will help you to take the reign as the hostess with the mostest this year.
I will start off by saying this, there is no place quite like the White Sands National Monument in New Mexico. Considered the largest gypsum dunefield in the world, this ethereal… Read More
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Earlier this week, San Francsico welcomed a new neighborhood cantina (right across the street from Liho Liho Yacht Club) serving up hearty tacos with tortillas flown over from Chicago. It’s… Read More
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On giving myself permission to take a break.
No Vegas for me. For my bachelorette, we headed to Montreal, the Paris of Northern America.
