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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Happiness Is the Key in Your Hands

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  Happiness Is the Key in Your Hands An old saying goes, "It takes ten years of cultivation to share a boat and a hundred years to be m...
Monday, October 19, 2026

Steamed Eggplant with Chili Garlic Ginger Sauce

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Steamed Eggplant with Chili Garlic Ginger Sauce Steamed eggplant is a simple, comforting side dish often served with rice in Vietnamese fa...
Saturday, October 17, 2026

How to Make a Light and Unique Vegetarian Dipping Sauce for Vietnamese Spring Rolls

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Vietnamese spring rolls, especially bò bía, bring back fond childhood memories for many people, particularly those who grew up in Southern V...
Friday, October 16, 2026

King Oyster Mushrooms Braised with Pepper

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King oyster mushrooms are a favorite vegetarian ingredient thanks to their thick stems, firm texture, and naturally savory flavor.   They ma...
Monday, October 12, 2026

Vegetarian Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing

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  Looking for a fresh, light, and easy-to-prepare salad? This vegetarian salad with vinaigrette dressing is a simple and delicious choice fo...
Tuesday, September 29, 2026

How the Japanese Learn to Live Alone—and Still Be Happy

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How the Japanese Learn to Live Alone – and Still Be Happy Recently, I happened to read an article about the growing trend of single living...
Monday, September 28, 2026

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo (Easy Filipino Comfort Food)

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Instant Pot Chicken Adobo (Easy Filipino Comfort Food) If you’re looking for a dish that’s bold, comforting, and unbelievably easy, Chicke...
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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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