Culinary Passport
At A Bus On A Dusty Road, we recognize that an integral aspect of culture revolves around culinary delights. Our Culinary Passport is dedicated to embracing a wide array of global cuisines.
Pho In America And Pho In Vietnam – Differences Explained
I have eaten Vietnamese Pho or noodle soup in America and Vietnam. And though they may seem to be similar, they are quite different in several ways. The iconic Vietnamese noodle soup known as Pho is not the same in America as in Vietnam. One of the significant differences is the freshness of the ingredients…
What Makes Vietnamese Food So Delicious?
There are so many great things about Vietnamese food. The Vietnamese are masters of making food that will touch your senses. Vietnamese food is delicious and is gaining in popularity—one of the reasons is that good Vietnamese food uses only fresh herbs and ingredients. Vietnamese food also touches all of our five senses. The Vietnamese…
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…
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…
Vietnamese Southern Pho Vs Northern Pho
Many 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 iconic northern and southern Vietnamese dish Pho is that southern…
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…
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?
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 beautiful sugar-free alternative. Buddhist monks first discovered Monk fruit in China in the 13th century. Though it has been…
Why is Thai Food So Spicy? A Bit of History
I lived in Thailand for many years and often asked myself why Thai food is so spicy. Sometimes I would go out to eat and feel like I could hardly taste the food as it was so hot and spicy. Despite living in Thailand for many years, I could never eat as hot and spicy…
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