I’m finally putting a sticky rice IP recipe to this blog! Xôi Mặn (Savory Sticky Rice) is so easy to make!  It’s always a hit at Vietnamese parties.  You have a variety of topping choices, can add all or just a few.  I always think of this dish when I have leftover rotisserie chicken.  If …

Pho means a lot to many Vietnamese including my husband. But for me Hu Tieu Mi means so much more! I think it’s because I grew up eating it. It’s also my Dad’s favorite noodle soup. When eating out at Vietnamese restaurants, my husband focuses mostly on the Pho section of the menu where I …

My husband and I love eating out at different places. There seems to be a correlation with “hole in the wall” places and excellent food.  After all how does a run-down (dirty) place still in business if their food isn’t good, right? One particular hole in the wall spot is Pho Ga Thanh Thanh in …

Another idea for your baby 3-quart IP.  Perfect for dessert like I was hoping when I bought it. This is a quick and easy dessert to satisfy that sweet tooth of yours.  I made this last year and shared it in the Vietnamese IP Recipe Group.  A lot of members loved it but this is …

Water is good for you but I’m not big on drinking just plain water. So in an attempt to keep myself hydrated during the day at work I decided to make Artichoke and Chrysanthemum Tea last night. It was so refreshing over ice. It woke me up so I didn’t have to make 2nd cup …

I’m one of those when I see someone eats something I salivate and have to eat it too, especially late at night. My good friend, Vy, shared a photo of her braised fish in the IP one late night when we were chatting and that was it. I woke up wanting fish. But of course …