Vietnamese homestyle dishes weren’t created to impress anyone; They were created to feed and nourish families. So many of the meals I grew up with were built around whatever ingredients were accessible, cheap, and nutritious. A handful of vegetables. A small amount of protein. A […]
If you grew up in a Vietnamese household, you already know that soups like this were just part of home. Canh Rau Dền is another classic at-home Vietnamese soup that you will rarely ever find at a restaurant, but it shows up at weeknight dinners […]
This is another Vietnamese soup you won’t typically find at any restaurant. Canh Cai Cay, or mustard green soup, is a comforting dish typically served at home as part of cơm gia đình, a traditional Vietnamese family meal. Soups like this are made to be […]
One of my favorite things to make for parties or potlucks has always been shrimp cocktail. It checks all the boxes because it is easy to prepare, can be made ahead of time, and always disappears quickly, as it is just so tasty. Now, recently, […]
I recently took a trip down to Orange County to promote my Dear Mam Fish Sauce, and every time I go, I am reminded that Westminster/Little Saigon has some of the best Vietnamese food in the entire world. Everywhere you turn, there are so many […]
For Hanna’s birthday this year, I continued a tradition that has become one of the most meaningful parts of our relationship each year: we cook a special, homemade meal for one another. It’s our way of showing love through food, and this time, I went […]
I’ve got a confession to make… I actually don’t like sweet potatoes. Like, at all, and I think that russets or yukons or really anything else is far superior. However, the one exception to that rule is Banh Tom. The first time I had it […]
Some of my most vivid childhood food memories are of sitting at the kitchen table, watching my mom roll up fresh Bò Bía—Vietnamese spring rolls packed with stir-fried jicama, Chinese sausage, and egg. I’d eat one, then another, and then beg for another, always fascinated […]
Com tam has had me in an absolute chokehold ever since I was a wee lad because, as an indecisive kid, I’ve always loved the variety. Every bite feels like a little choose-your-own-adventure. From the smoky suon nuong, to the delicate cha trung, the very […]
Welcome back to another episode of Meal Preps, But Vietnamese, where I show you how to make some of my favorite Vietnamese recipes with some healthier changes to help you get a little bit closer to your health and fitness goals. Now, if you’re looking […]
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!