Category: Culinary Passport

  • Vietnamese Nuts – Interesting History of Peanuts and Cashews

    Vietnamese Nuts – Interesting History of Peanuts and Cashews

    People who come to Vietnam; may be surprised to see that Vietnamese food uses a lot of peanuts and some cashew nuts. It is surprising that neither one of these nuts is native to Vietnam. Both peanuts and cashew nuts were introduced to Asia by Portuguese and Spanish traders. The peanut is native to South…

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  • Is Swedish Cooking Bland?

    Is Swedish Cooking Bland?

    It has been interesting to surf the Internet and see many people comment on how bland or terrible Swedish food is. I find this very interesting, and I feel like many of these people have never been to Sweden and maybe only eaten Swedish food at IKEA. Swedes have always embraced foods from other cultures…

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  • Vietnamese Southern Pho Vs Northern Pho

    Vietnamese Southern Pho Vs Northern Pho

    Many people wonder about the difference between the famous Vietnamese noodle soup, Pho for North and South Vietnam. If you ask any Vietnamese, they will quickly tell you that there is a difference between North and South Vietnamese Pho Noodle Soup. The main difference between the northern and southern iconic Vietnamese dish Pho is that…

  • Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls Vs. Salad Rolls Vs. Summer Rolls

    Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls Vs. Salad Rolls Vs. Summer Rolls

    One of the most famous Vietnamese foods is the Vietnamese fresh spring rolls. There is a lot of confusion about the names of these fresh spring rolls as some people call them to spring rolls, others salad rolls and summer rolls. Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls, Salad Rolls, and Summer Rolls are all the same spring…

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  • Let’s Talk About Fish Sauce, All About Fish Sauce

    Let’s Talk About Fish Sauce, All About Fish Sauce

    If you have ever cooked Thai or Vietnamese food, there is a good chance that your recipe calls for you to use some fish sauce. This is because fish sauce is essential for Thai and Vietnamese foods. The Fish sauce condiment is produced by soaking small ocean fish in sea salt for a period of…

  • What is Monk Fruit Sugar?

    What is Monk Fruit Sugar?

    I admit it! I love sugar! And anything sweet. But as I am also on a keto diet, and a lot of my normal fruit intake is limited, I have found monk fruit sugar as a wonderful sugar-free alternative. Monk fruit was first discovered by Buddhist monks in China in the 13th century. Though it…