Hometown Flavors: Vietnamese Recipes with Vibrant Origins

For 10+ years, Vi has captured her family’s recipes, experimented with modern techniques, and taught cooking classes. Now, you can share in all that she’s learned. Immerse yourself in both recipes and their history. Enjoy classics such as Banh Mi to modern Vietnamese-inspired cocktails like the Perilla Mojito. Read about Pho’s evolution from the French Invasion through the Vietnam War. Learn what happened – and taste it for yourself – when the Spanish-Indian spice trade came to Vietnam, giving locals a chance to incorporate new spices into their dishes. You’ll get lost in both the cultural journey and the tastes of Vietnam with Vi’s cookbook.