Nguyen Lyn
Nguyen Lyn - Mango And Peppercorns A Memoir Of Food An Unlikely Family And The American Dream - Hardcover
Nguyen Lyn - Mango And Peppercorns A Memoir Of Food An Unlikely Family And The American Dream - Hardcover
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Description: A powerful memoir of resilience friendship family and food from the acclaimed chefs behind the award - winning Hy Vong Vietnamese restaurant in Miami. IACP Award Winner: Literary or Historical Food Writing Through powerful narrative archival imagery and 20 Vietnamese recipes that mirror their story Mango & Peppercorns is a unique contribution to culinary literature. In 1975, after narrowly escaping the fall of Saigon pregnant refugee and gifted cook Tung Nguyen ended up in the Miami home of Kathy Manning a graduate student and waitress who was taking in displaced Vietnamese refugees. This serendipitous meeting evolved into a decades - long partnership one that eventually turned strangers into family and a tiny no - frills eatery into one of the most lauded restaurants in the country. Tung's fierce practicality often clashed with Kathy's free - spirited nature but over time they found a harmony in their contrasts a harmony embodied in the restaurant's signature mango and peppercorns sauce. Important Universal Story: An inspiring memoir peppered with recipes it is a riveting read that will appeal to fans of Roy Choi Ed Lee Ruth Reichl and Kwame Onwuachi. Timely Topic: This real - life American dream is a welcome reminder of our country's longstanding tradition of welcoming refugees and immigrants. This book adds a touchpoint to that larger conversation resonating beyond the bookshelf. Inventive Cookbook: This book is taking genre - bending a step further focusing on the story first and foremost with 20 complementary recipes. Perfect for: Fans of culinary nonfiction Fans of Ruth Reichl Roy Choi Kwame Onwuachi and Anya Von Bremzen Home cooks who are interested in Asian food and cooking
Title: Mango And Peppercorns A Memoir Of Food An Unlikely Family And The American Dream
Author(s): Nguyen Lyn
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Barcode: 9781797202242
Pages: 224 Pages
Publication Date: 3/16/2021
Category: National & Regional Cuisine
Description: A powerful memoir of resilience friendship family and food from the acclaimed chefs behind the award - winning Hy Vong Vietnamese restaurant in Miami. IACP Award Winner: Literary or Historical Food Writing Through powerful narrative archival imagery and 20 Vietnamese recipes that mirror their story Mango & Peppercorns is a unique contribution to culinary literature. In 1975, after narrowly escaping the fall of Saigon pregnant refugee and gifted cook Tung Nguyen ended up in the Miami home of Kathy Manning a graduate student and waitress who was taking in displaced Vietnamese refugees. This serendipitous meeting evolved into a decades - long partnership one that eventually turned strangers into family and a tiny no - frills eatery into one of the most lauded restaurants in the country. Tung's fierce practicality often clashed with Kathy's free - spirited nature but over time they found a harmony in their contrasts a harmony embodied in the restaurant's signature mango and peppercorns sauce. Important Universal Story: An inspiring memoir peppered with recipes it is a riveting read that will appeal to fans of Roy Choi Ed Lee Ruth Reichl and Kwame Onwuachi. Timely Topic: This real - life American dream is a welcome reminder of our country's longstanding tradition of welcoming refugees and immigrants. This book adds a touchpoint to that larger conversation resonating beyond the bookshelf. Inventive Cookbook: This book is taking genre - bending a step further focusing on the story first and foremost with 20 complementary recipes. Perfect for: Fans of culinary nonfiction Fans of Ruth Reichl Roy Choi Kwame Onwuachi and Anya Von Bremzen Home cooks who are interested in Asian food and cooking
Title: Mango And Peppercorns A Memoir Of Food An Unlikely Family And The American Dream
Author(s): Nguyen Lyn
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Barcode: 9781797202242
Pages: 224 Pages
Publication Date: 3/16/2021
Category: National & Regional Cuisine
