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Monday, September 15, 2025

Homemade Pie Crust

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This timeless pie crust recipe comes from a cherished church cookbook passed down by a sweet elderly lady.   It's wonderfully simple, bu...

Love in the Light of the Buddha’s Teachings

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 In life, everyone experiences love in some form.   Some are lonely, some have found a companion, while others go through disappointment and...
Friday, September 12, 2025

Rare Signs of a Special Soul

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According to Carl Jung, among the millions of people on this planet, only the very few carry certain rare signs. If you recognize these sign...

Vietnamese Tuna Salad: A Fusion of Freshness and Flavor

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That that This Vietnamese Tuna Salad is a vibrant twist on a classic dish, where bold Southeast Asian flavors meet the simplicity of Western...
Saturday, September 6, 2025

Cheese Sables: A Golden Bite of Nostalgia and Charm

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There’s something quietly elegant about a Cheese Sable—crisp, buttery, and infused with the kind of savory warmth that makes you pause mid-b...
Monday, August 25, 2025

Easy Pull Rotisserie Chicken: A Shortcut to Flavorful Comfort

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When life speeds up, the kitchen doesn’t have to slow you down. Rotisserie chicken—tender, seasoned, and ready to go—is the unsung hero of b...
Saturday, August 23, 2025

Braised Tofu with Mushrooms in Coconut Sauce

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Rooted in the gentle rhythms of Vietnamese home kitchens, this chay (vegetarian) dish brings together the humble elegance of đậu hũ (tofu) a...
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I was born in Vietnam. My mother, several of my 9 siblings, and I were able to reunite with my father in Chicago in 1984. He escaped with the Americans when South Vietnam was overtaken by the communist North Vietnam in 1975. I took college courses while working not only as the hostess and server in my family's restaurant but also as an extra hand in the kitchen. After becoming a naturalized US citizen, I later worked as a server and an assistant manager at California Pizza Kitchen. I relocated to Washington State in 2002. Most of my family now live in California.
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