Dac Biet: An Extra-Special Vietnamese Cookbook Alice Walker extracting all their sweetness

extracting all their sweetness

with Samin’s trademark blend of warmth

Deuki and Matt explored the foods of Korean American communities across the United States

The dishes are both transportive and irresistible

this deeply meaningful cookbook is an exploration of what it means to grow up in a “forever hyphenated culture” and celebrates the joy of the mother-daughter bond in cooking together

Dac Biet: An Extra-Special Vietnamese Cookbook Alice Walker extracting all their sweetnessA collection of contemporary, extra special Vietnamese recipes, from beloved classics like Hanoi Style Vermicelli with Grilled Pork and three variations of ph, to dishes with a New Orleans twist, like Southeast Asian Jambalaya and Sticky Fried Shrimp Bnh Mfrom Top Chef contestant and acclaimed chef Nini Nguyen In Vietnamese culture, to be dac biet is to be special and luxurious, or, as chef and cooking instructor Nini Nguyen puts it, it means adding