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The Story Of Bún Chả

January 8, 2025 smitsa 0

Bún chả is a beloved Vietnamese dish that originated in Hanoi, the country’s capital. It is believed to date back to the early 20th century […]

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The History of Gỏi Cuốn

January 8, 2025 smitsa 0

Gỏi cuốn, also known as Vietnamese spring rolls or fresh rolls, has its roots in Vietnamese cuisine and reflects the country’s focus on fresh, healthy, […]

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The Story Of Cơm Tấm

January 8, 2025 smitsa 0

Cơm tấm, meaning “broken rice,” originated in Southern Vietnam, particularly in Saigon (modern-day Ho Chi Minh City). Historically, it was a dish for the working […]

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The Story Of Banh Mi

January 8, 2025 smitsa 0

The history of bánh mì is deeply rooted in Vietnam’s colonial past and showcases a fascinating blend of cultural influences, particularly from France and Vietnam. […]

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Oysters Rockefeller

December 30, 2024 smitsa 0

Oysters Rockefeller is a classic American dish that originated in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the infamous Antoine’s Restaurant in 1899. The dish was created by […]

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Chocolate Yule Log

December 12, 2024 smitsa 0

Ingredients: For the cake 3 eggs 85g golden caster sugar 85g plain flour (minus 2 tbsp) 2 tbsp cocoa powder ½ tsp baking powder For the filling & icing […]

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Making A Snowcake

December 12, 2024 smitsa 0

Serves 10 slices Ingredients Gingerbread Sponge: 150g (5.3 oz) plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp […]

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All Things Prawn

December 11, 2024 smitsa 0

A series of three recipes for using king prawns. As we say this is for ‘all things prawn’. (1) King Prawns with Coconut Crumb (10 […]

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Let Me Use Farfalline!

December 9, 2024 smitsa 0

What is Farfalline? Farfalline is a small pasta shape that resembles tiny bow ties or butterflies. The name farfalline comes from the Italian word farfalla, […]

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Making Mince Pies Today?

December 7, 2024 smitsa 1

As a child, I often wondered why my grandmother’s minced beef issuing forth from the grinder, wasn’t to be found in any of the mince […]