Introduction: Here is the first of the fruits from my Hanoi experience; chicken noodle soup – phở gà. Along with the beef version this is an absolute staple of locals …
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As I walk around Hanoi there is always somebody cooking or eating; breakfast, elevenses, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, supper and more often than not in between. Within every 10 or …
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Like twisting ivy this place is growing around me and encapsulating my soul. It is a place of extremities from its peaceful nature and subtle flavours to it energetic and …
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This place, Hanoi, is incredible. The buildings and monuments hint imperiously at the Communist past, and to a lesser extent its current presence. The noise, vitality and volume of motorbikes …
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Most food has a story around it. It may be a very small story indeed, but nevertheless it is a story. I have given the story about why I cook …
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The next month is going to be a culinary and cultural enlightening. We (my other half, two ankle biters and myself) are heading to Vietnam, and as I write it’s …
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Introduction: This is a cracking little cake which has not only wowed people at gatherings but is also gluten free, which is a great asset to have up one’s sleeve. …
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Introduction: Sometimes there’s nothing like a good feed, especially on Saturday or Sunday morning. Today was such a morning, and with hungry family in tow, the young ones decided it …
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Introduction: Recently, a very good neighbour and friend of ours, and in fact a fantastic cook whose range of books and kitchen gadgets would give the combination of Nigella and …
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This is one of my early signature dishes; citrus cured salmon, bok choi and dill on squid ink fettuccine with a lime and dill crème fraiche. It’s one that started …
