{"product_id":"9781797202242-mango-and-peppercorns-a-memoir-of-food-an-unlikely-family-and-the-american-dream","title":"Nguyen Lyn - Mango And Peppercorns A Memoir Of Food An Unlikely Family And The American Dream - Hardcover","description":"Binding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\nDescription: 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 \u0026amp; 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\u003cbr\u003e\nTitle: Mango And Peppercorns A Memoir Of Food An Unlikely Family And The American Dream\u003cbr\u003e\nAuthor(s): Nguyen Lyn\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\nBarcode: 9781797202242\u003cbr\u003e\nPages: 224 Pages\u003cbr\u003e\nPublication Date: 3\/16\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\nCategory: National \u0026amp; Regional Cuisine","brand":"Nguyen Lyn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623784350001,"sku":"IN-G-9781797202242","price":20.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/6759\/9594\/files\/9781797202242.jpg?v=1752296566","url":"https:\/\/bookdelivered.com\/products\/9781797202242-mango-and-peppercorns-a-memoir-of-food-an-unlikely-family-and-the-american-dream","provider":"Book Delivered","version":"1.0","type":"link"}