A Stunning Collection of Recipes from across Vietnam
With Personal Stories & Incredible Food and Location Photography
Item: Hardcover Book
Title: The Songs of Sapa - Stories and Recipes from Vietnam
Author: Luke Nguyen
Description: Luke Nguyen, of Secrets of the Red Lantern fame, is going home. Travelling on a personal and culinary tour through Vietnam, Luke visits his family and friends, and is invited into the homes of local Vietnamese food experts and cooks, to learn more about one of the richest, most diverse cuisines in the world. Starting in the northwest of Vietnam, in the villages and hills around Sapa, Luke explores the roots of traditional cooking. Moving south, he travels to the capital, Hanoi, renowned for its French- Vietnamese cuisine. He explores the imperial cooking of Hue, discovers the famed cau lau noodles in Hoi An, and tastes a host of simple seafood dishes of coastal Nha Trang and Quy Nhon, his journey culminating in Saigon, where he is reunited with family.The Songs of Sapa is a vibrant, visual essay of Luke's journey, the stories and recipes from each region, with stunning photographs bursting with colour and texture, capturing the beauty of Vietnam, her people and their deep connection to food.
Published by: Murdoch Books
Publication Year: 2009
ISBN: 1741964652
Book Type: Hard CoverPages: 344
Dimensions: Approx. 23cm Wide x 27cm Tall x 4.5cm Thick
Weight: Approx. 1.72kg
Condition: Great Condition - As New.
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