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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Sour Cream Orange Cake

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This Sour Cream Orange Cake is wonderfully simple and nearly foolproof — the kind of recipe you can rely on anytime.   You can use either fr...
Monday, February 16, 2026

Coca‑Cola Chicken

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Some recipes feel like little kitchen secrets—simple ingredients that transform into something glossy, savory, and deeply comforting.   Coca...

Easy Carrot Sour Cream Cake

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Moist, simple, and blender-friendly — perfect for breakfast or dessert Carrot cake is one of those comforting recipes that works at any time...
Thursday, February 12, 2026

How to Stop at the Right Time

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Today, amid the noise and rush of life, let us pause for a moment to reflect on a question that almost all of us have asked ourselves at som...
Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Braised Tofu with Eggs (Vietnamese Style)

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Bench chemists Braised tofu with eggs is a comforting, everyday Vietnamese dish that’s simple, nourishing, and deeply flavorful.   Chicken, ...

Steamed Chicken in a Rice Cooker

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 A rice cooker isn’t just for rice—it’s a surprisingly great tool for making quick, flavorful meals.   Steaming chicken in a rice cooker hel...
Saturday, January 31, 2026

Stir‑Fried Pig Heart with Onions

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  In many East Asian kitchens, nothing from an animal is wasted—every part has its purpose and its own quiet beauty.   For me, the heart is ...
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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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