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This is the best place to go for fresh seafood, on the beach, a few feet away from the sea… It’s about 10 minutes away by taxi from the Vinpearl Golf resort. When we get there the restaurant is full with locals, which is a very good sign. I have requested for a table by …
This is the only golf course on Phu Quoc Island. That’s why we decided to stay at the Vinpearl Golf Resort: Read my Vinpearl Resort blog. Designed by IMG Worldwide with 18 holes set in rolling fairways that undulate through the wild woodland on the North of Phu Quoc island, this championship golf course is very …
Phu Quoc Island Although Vietnam is my motherland, I have never been to Phu Quoc island till this year Guido and I are now on the last leg of our Vietnam tour and have decided to just relax in Phu Quoc. Several airlines operate the one-hour flights between Hochiminh City and Phu Quoc, so it’s …
Did you know that Squash blossoms, stems and leaves are all edible? Squash Blossoms are a delicacy in Italian cuisine, stuffed with cheese and deep fried. This Chinese recipe is refined and delicious, with a mushroom stuffing. It’s best to use Asian mushrooms such as Shitake, Enoki, Straw Mushrooms or Oyster Mushrooms, or a combination …
Salted Eggs Yolks are really popular now in Asia, and they are used not only in savory dishes like burgers, fish and chips, fried shrimps and chicken, but also in desserts such as moon cakes, pastry, pound cake, choux etc. Even Krispy Kreme sells Salted Eggs Donuts in Thailand. As the name indicates, the egg …
There will be a wow factor when you serve this dish to your guests… The crispy Squash Blossoms stuffed with taro paste go so well with the Asian Vegetarian Squash soup – Here’s the link to this delicious Squash soup recipe. Since the Squash Soup has a strong Thai flavors with the lemongrass, red curry …
I tasted Stuffed Squash Blossoms for the first time in Vietnam, and they were served in a clear soup. Later on I found out that Squash Flowers could also be deep fried or stir fried. Now, each year I look forward to summertime when Squash Blossoms are in season, as it’s a joy to cook …
This is the best recipe for Shrimp paste Stuffed Squash Blossoms, Vietnamese style. If you have never tasted this dish, you are missing out on a delightful experience. The fresh and delicate Squash Blossoms are stuffed with a delicious shrimp paste and deep fried till a golden crisp. Here’s my shrimp paste or chao tom …
In order to prepare authentic Mexican Squash Blossom, I have followed the recipe by renowned Reyna Mendoza of El Sabor Zapoteco. The stuffing is simpler than the Italian style Stuffed Squash Blossoms, using only Queso Fresco, and instead of a batter, the stuffed Squash Blossoms are coated in flour, dipped in beaten egg then in …
I have tasted different Zucchini Blossoms in Italy and this is my favorite recipe from Tuscany. Summer is the season for squash blossoms, you can find them at the farmers markets and sometimes at grocery stores like Whole Foods or Trader Joe. Pick bright and fresh flowers with no sign of shriveling. There are male …
