Download or read book Luke Nguyen s Greater Mekong written by Luke Nguyen and published by Hardie Grant. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Luke Nguyen as he journeys down one of Asia's most famous rivers, the Mekong. To tie in with Luke's popular US Cooking Channel series, Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong shares the stories, experiences and recipes from the TV show of the same name. Luke immerses himself in the cultures and communities of the countries he visits, discovering stories and histories from each region as well as sampling and recreating local cuisines. Luke's travels start in China where he explores the centuries-old traditions of the Yunnan Province. His journey takes him to Myanmar where he uncovers some of the country's unique flavors, and then on to Northern Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and finally Vietnam, Luke's homeland and the location of this mighty river's floodplains. Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong, the cookbook, contains over 70 recipes that celebrate well-known dishes as well as lesser known regional delicacies. Sample chargrilled pork grilled in bamboo from Thailand, steamed lemongrass and dill fish from Laos, tea-infused sesame dumplings from China or for the more adventurous, clay-pot cola chicken from Cambodia. With heartwarming stories, breathtaking location photography and stunning images of all the dishes featured in the show, Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong is a must-have cookbook that will be treasured and referred to for many years to come.
Download or read book Luke Nguyens Greater Mekong written by Luke Nguyen and published by Hardie Grant Books. This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Culinary Journey from China to Vietnam. A visual and culinary adventure through one of the world's most beautiful and exciting food regions, the Greater Mekong. Contains over 70 recipes that celebrate popular dishes as well as lesser-known regional delicacies. Sample Chargrilled pork grilled in bamboo from Thailand, Steamed lemongrass and dill fish from Laos, Tea-infused sesame dumplings from China or for the more adventurous, Clay-pot cola chicken from Cambodia. With heartwarming stories, breath-taking location photography and stunning images, this is a must-have cookbook that will be teasured and referred to for many years to come.
Download or read book Greater Mekong written by Luke Nguyen and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong is an evocative culinary adventure that explores Asia’s most famous river. Starting in south-west China and journeying through Myanmar, northern Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, before meandering down to the vast Mekong Delta in Vietnam, Luke immerses himself in the cultures and communities who depend upon this life-giving river. Along the way he discovers the local cuisines and learns the heart-warming stories from the people he meets. This ebook is filled with stunning photography and authentic recipes from each region. Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong captures the true essence of this magnificent river: its people, food, culture and beauty. Luke Nguyen is the owner of Sydney’s famous Red Lantern restaurant. He has written three previous cookbooks and is the presenter of several SBS cooking shows, including Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong. Luke currently splits his time between Sydney and Vietnam.
Download or read book From China to Vietnam written by Luke Nguyen and published by . This book was released on 2015-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Luke Nguyen as he journeys down one of Asia's most famous rivers, the Mekong. To tie in with Luke's popular SBS series Greater Mekong, From China to Vietnam tells the stories, experiences and recipes from the TV show. Luke immerses himself in the cultures and communities of the countries he visits, learning stories and histories from each region as well as sampling and recreating local cuisines. Luke's travels start in China where he explores the centuries-old traditions of the Yunnan Province. His journey takes him to Myanmar where he uncovers some of the country's unique flavours, and then on to Northern Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and finally Vietnam, Luke's homeland and the location of this mighty river's floodplains. From China to Vietnam contains over 70 recipes that celebrate well-known dishes as well as lesser known regional delicacies. Sample Chargrilled pork grilled in bamboo from Thailand, Steamed lemongrass and dill fish from Laos, Tea-infused sesame dumplings from China or for the more adventurous, Clay-pot cola chicken from Cambodia. With heartwarming stories, breath-taking location photography and stunning images of all the dishes featured in the show, From China to Vietnam is a must-have cookbook that will be treasured and referred to for many years to come.
Download or read book The Food of Vietnam written by Luke Nguyen and published by Hardie Grant Books. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join celebrity chef Luke Nguyen on a culinary and cultural journey through the country of his heritage to discover the people and food that have endeared Vietnam to the millions of international travellers who visit each year. Tying in with Luke's immensely popular SBS TV show, Luke Nguyen's Vietnam, this book follows his trip from southern Vietnam up to the north, through the marketplaces, backyards and kitchens of strangers and family alike. In addition to the stunning location photography and mouth-watering food shots, Luke's records of his experiences with the people he meets and the places he visits along the way pepper the pages of this book, breathing life into the classic recipes of Vietnam, from pho to banh mi and everything in between.
Download or read book My Vietnam written by Luke Nguyen and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-08-16 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunningly beautiful love letter to Vietnam with more than 100 recipes, from best-selling author and Cooking Channel host Luke Nguyen In My Vietnam, chef, television star, and best-selling author Luke Nguyen returns home to discover the best of regional Vietnamese cooking. Starting in the north and ending in the south, Luke visits family and friends in all the country’s diverse regions, is invited into the homes of local Vietnamese families, and meets food experts and local cooks to learn more about one of the richest, most diverse cuisines in the world. Savor more than 100 regional and family recipes—from Tamarind Broth with Beef and Water Spinach to Wok-tossed Crab in Sate Sauce—and enjoy vibrant, stunning full-color photographs bursting with color and textures and capturing the beauty of Vietnam, her people, and their deep connection to food.
Download or read book From China to Vietnam written by Luke Nguyen and published by Hardie Grant Books. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From China to Vietnam is an evocative culinary adventure that explores Asia’s most famous river. Starting in south-west China and journeying through Myanmar, northern Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, before meandering down to the vast Mekong Delta in Vietnam, Luke Nguyen immerses himself in the cultures and communities who depend upon this life-giving river. Along the way he discovers the local cuisines and learns the heart-warming stories from the people he meets. Filled with stunning photography and authentic recipes from each region, From China to Vietnam captures the true essence of this magnificent river: its people, food, culture and beauty. Luke Nguyen is the owner of Sydney’s famous Red Lantern restaurants. He has written four previous cookbooks and is the presenter of several SBS cooking shows, including Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong, the companion to this book. Luke currently splits his time between Sydney and Vietnam.
Download or read book Luke Nguyen s Street Food Asia written by Luke Nguyen and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Luke Nguyen's Street Food Asia - the new flexibound edition! Join Luke Nguyen on his latest adventure through the bustling and fragrant backstreets of Asia. Through Saigon and Jakarta, to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, Nguyen uncovers the hidden locations and secret eats of four very different cities and their street food cultures. Nguyen is in his element as the 'Street Food King', eating and exploring his way through traditional noodle soups and sweet sticky meats, to more adventurous dishes like Stir-fried Embryo Egg with Tamarind and Duck and Banana Blossom Salad. Venturing out at dawn and late into the night to discover street vendors, stallholders and roaming food carts, Nguyen captures the energy of each place at their busiest times of the day. Vibrant local personalities, colorful photographs and stories about the most unique dishes lead us through one of the world's richest and most fascinating food traditions.
Download or read book Secrets of the Red Lantern written by Pauline Nguyen and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2008-08 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overflowing with sumptuous but simply prepared dishes that have been passed down through generations of the Nguyen family, "Secrets of the Red Lantern" is part Vietnamese cookbook and part family memoir. More than 275 traditional Vietnamese recipes are presented.
Download or read book The Songs of Sapa written by Luke Nguyen and published by Murdoch. This book was released on 2009 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Luke Nguyen, of 'Secrets of the Red Lantern' fame, is going home. Travelling on a personal and culinary tour through Vietnam, Luke visits his family and friends, and is invited into the homes of local Vietnamese food experts and cooks, to learn more about one of the richest, most diverse cuisines in the world. Starting in the northwest of Vietnam, in the villages and hills around Sapa, Luke explores the roots of traditional cooking. Moving south, he travels to the capital, Hanoi, renowned for its French-Vietnamese cuisine. He explores the imperial cooking of Hue, discovers the famed cau lau noodles in Hoi An, and tastes a host of simple seafood dishes of coastal Nha Trang and Quy Nhon, his journey culminating in Saigon, where he is reunited with family. 'The Songs of Sapa' is a vibrant, visual essay of Luke's journey, the stories and recipes from each region, with stunning photographs bursting with colour and texture, capturing the beauty of Vietnam, her people and their deep connection to food.
Download or read book Berlitz River Cruising in Europe written by Berlitz and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 868 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A river cruise is undoubtedly the most civilized way to see the best of Europe; you can relax in the comfort of a small vessel as you glide through picturesque towns and spectacular scenery. But how do you choose which cruise company, which kind of rivership, and where to go? This thoroughly updated and expanded new edition of the Berlitz guide to River Cruising in Europe will tell you everything you need to know about taking a cruise along Europe's beautiful rivers and waterways. The book cuts through the brochures' hype - almost every river cruise company promises you luxury. But what does 'luxury' really mean? The guide gives you unbiased advice on the different kinds of river vessels and the facilities they offer, helping you to make an informed choice. We take you on a journey along Europe's rivers and waterways, describing the highlights along the way - the historic cities and majestic scenery of the Danube, the castles and vineyards of the romantic Rhine, and much more. Also included are listings for over 200 riverships, which are described and impartially rated, so that you can easily compare them and their facilities.
Download or read book Southeast Asian Cultures in Perspective written by Don Nardo and published by Mitchell Lane. This book was released on 2020-05-11 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From bustling cities with gleaming skyscrapers, to deep, mysterious jungles, Southeast Asia is a region of fantastic extremes. On the one hand, it is made up of modern nations with houses, cars, and businesses like those in the United States. On the other, these lands feature large stretches of wild territory where elephants and tigers still roam in the shadows of towering, active volcanoes. Such extremes do not bother the people of Southeast Asia. In fact, they are proud to be modern caretakers of their sprawling national parks and the rich array of wild creatures and plants within them. At the same time, the Indonesians, Cambodians, and other Southeast Asians strive to preserve their native cultures. These range from ancient faiths like Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, and traditional religions to modern pastimes like soccer, computer blogging, and taking in the latest Star Trek movie.
Download or read book Luke Nguyen s France written by Luke Nguyen and published by Hardie Grant. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Luke Nguyen's France follows acclaimed chef Luke Nguyen as he discovers the flavors, ingredients and dishes of France that have influenced Vietnamese cooking. From the bustling streets of Paris and the historic towns of St Malo and Strasbourg to the coastal cities of Nice and Marseilles, Luke meets the chefs and locals to hear their stories and sample their regional culinary specialities along the way. From classics to traditional recipes with a modern twist, Luke learns the secrets behind these much-loved French dishes, and discovers how their flavors have spread to the distant corners of the globe and influenced the dishes in his home country. Alongside French classics such as salade nicoise and gâteau basque, Luke shares his own interpretations of French-Vietnamese fusion food such as pho based on pot a feu, lychee and lemongrass bavarois or Vietnamese steak tartare with lemon juice, cilantro and fried shallots. Filled with beautiful location and food photography, and complimented with a stunning design that is signature to Luke's books, Luke Nguyen's France celebrates the flavors of these two cuisines with 100 exciting, inspired recipes.
Download or read book Luke Nguyen s Vietnam written by Luke Nguyen and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Luke Nguyen's Vietnam we take a culinary journey through the southern regions of Vietnam, from Saigon, through the Mekong Delta, and north along the coast to the World Heritage city of Hoi An. Seven towns are explored over ten colourful half hour episodes. Luke Nguyen, acclaimed owner and chef of the Sydney restaurant 'The Red Lantern', returns to the country of his heritage and prepares dishes in locations that represent the real Vietnam, in all its chaotic vibrancy. With a huge extended family scattered throughout Vietnam, Luke is inspired to learn that they all have one thing in common, a love for food. On our journey we meet many of Luke's relatives, who share with him the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine, and help him discover the tiny cottage industries that have been creating vital ingredients for many centuries"--Madman.com.au.
Download or read book Simply Pho written by Helen Le and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simply Pho hosts a collection of 75 authentic Vietnamese recipes to cook at home, with an emphasis on pho and its many possibilities.
Download or read book Jamrach s Menagerie written by Carol Birch and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 2011-02-03 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jaffy Brown is running along a street in London’s East End when he comes face to face with an escaped circus animal. Plucked from the jaws of death by Mr Jamrach – explorer, entrepreneur and collector of the world’s strangest creatures – the two strike up a friendship. Before he knows it, Jaffy finds himself on board a ship bound for the Dutch East Indies, on an unusual commission for Mr Jamrach. His journey – if he survives it – will push faith, love and friendship to their utmost limits.
Download or read book The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook written by Jaden Hair and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You will absolutely love the 101 Asian recipes in this easy-to-use cookbook. This engaging cookbook includes dozens upon dozens of full-proof Asian recipes that are quick and easy to do--all in time for tonight's supper! The recipes will appeal to Americans' growing interest in Asian cuisines and a taste for foods that range from pot stickers to bulgogi burgers and from satay to summer rolls. Whether you're hurrying to get a weekday meal on the table for family or entertaining on the weekend, author and blogger (steamykitchen.com) Jaden Hair will walk you through the steps of creating fresh, delicious Asian meals without fuss. In an accessible style and a good splash of humor, Jaden takes the trauma out of preparing "foreign" Asian recipes. With Jaden's guiding hand, you'll find it both simple and fun to recreate Asian flavors in your own kitchen and to share the excitement of fresh Asian food with your family and friends! Asian recipes include: Firecracker Shrimp Pork & Mango Potstickers Quick Vietnamese Chicken Pho Beer Steamed Shrimp with Garlic Korean BBQ-style Burgers Maridel's Chicken Adobo Simple Baby Bok Choy and Snow Peas Chinese Sausage Fried Rice Grilled Bananas with Chocolate and Toasted Coconut Flakes
