Author Archives: The soup lady

Leftovers? Roll them!

Posted on March 14, 2012 by The soup lady

Ever since the birth of our first-born nearly 7 years ago, we have learned to love leftovers. As new parents, having enough for another meal without shopping, cooking or cleaning was an unimaginable luxury–doubly so now that we have two … Continue reading →

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Multi-culti breakfast

Posted on March 11, 2012 by The soup lady

One of the many uses of fried shallots: on a bagel with cream cheese!

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Bun Bo Xao — Vermicelli with Beef and Lemongrass

Posted on March 11, 2012 by The soup lady

This is one of my favorite go-to dishes during the week. It is relatively easy to make and can be eaten at room temperature so there is less rushing around at the last minute.  But more importantly, the ingredients are … Continue reading →

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Karma can be a b-tch

Posted on March 4, 2012 by The soup lady

My mom still periodically brings up her memories of me as a picky eater–the skinny, tiny Vietnamese girl who wouldn’t eat much meat or poultry. She remembers being overwhelmed with concern for my health–though I must point out that it … Continue reading →

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Canh: the wonder soup

Posted on March 1, 2012 by The soup lady

Nearly every Vietnamese meal is accompanied by a steaming bowl of canh–a clear-broth soup often made with a protein and some vegetables.  Vietnamese aunties and grandmas will urge you to have some canh to rebalance your chi, chase away colds, … Continue reading →

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A dash, a pinch, a squirt

Posted on February 25, 2012 by The soup lady

Before we get to the cooking, I need to warn everyone about my utter inability to measure while I cook.  I don’t mean that I don’t know how to use a measuring cup or spoon.  I am perfectly capable of … Continue reading →

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Soup-er Mom!

Posted on February 11, 2012 by The soup lady

Yes, yet another food blog.  I have resisted the idea of a food blog for years, thinking that it just wasn’t my style to share personal thoughts in such a public sphere.  But here I am.  So, be gentle as … Continue reading →

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