If you’ve been following my recipes for a while, you already know how much love my grilled lemongrass chicken gets. It’s easily one of my most popular dishes, and for good reason. It’s smoky, flavorful, and rooted in the kind of Vietnamese home cooking I […]
When I lived in First Hill, there was one dish I found myself craving constantly: chicken yakisoba, and the one spot I kept going back to was Yoshino Teriyaki, big shoutout to all my friends from O’Dea High School who put me on, because if you […]
If you’re looking for the perfect recipe to fire up your summer BBQ, Canh Ga Nuong Cay or Spicy Grilled Wings is it. These wings are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—packed with bold, savory, and spicy flavor, and incredibly easy to make! The marinade leans into everything […]
There’s something truly magical about Southeast Asian food, and even beyond the Vietnamese food I grew up with, I would say that region produces my favorite type of food. The flavors are bold, vibrant, and unapologetically layered—sweet, salty, sour, spicy, and everything in between. Now, […]
One of my favorite Lao restaurants in Seattle, Sap Sap in White Center, makes some of the best Khao Piak (and Lao food in general) I’ve ever had. Every spoonful is packed with comfort, depth, and soul. It’s the kind of bowl that warms you […]
If you know me, you know I love bowling at Roxbury Lanes in White Center. But if I’m being honest, I don’t go just for the strikes and spares—I go for their delicious food and drinks. Roxbury Lanes serves up some of the best late-night […]
My love for Hawaiian food started sometime in 2008 with a simple plate lunch from L&L BBQ—a meal that was both unassuming and unforgettable. The smoky grilled meats, rich sauces, and comforting sides struck a perfect harmony, introducing me to a cuisine that felt both […]
One of my best friends recently threw a fried chicken party (Happy Birthday Samantha!) and went all out, catering a massive spread of fried chicken and all the fixings from Ezell’s. There was so much fried chicken that everyone went home with a generous share […]
Welcome back to another entry in “Meal Preps, But Vietnamese,” an ongoing series where I adapt some of my favorite Vietnamese dishes and turn them into meal preps to make losing weight more delicious and sustainable! Now again, the whole idea of this series is […]
Growing up, my mom had a way of showing her love without many words. Her affection often came in the form of food, and cháo gà was her remedy for almost everything. If I was feeling under the weather, I knew what was coming: the […]
Welcome to feedthepudge! I was originally born in Saigon, Vietnam and my family and I spent some time at a refugee camp in the Philippines. We eventually immigrated to Seattle in the 90's, where I've spent most of my life. I created feedthepudge as a vehicle for me to share my love of culture and food, while passing on my family's recipes and stories. Most of the recipes shared are Vietnamese dishes I grew up eating, but definitely not limited to just that - I'll also be sharing some of my favorites along the way!