A brief history of Asian eating utensils and their cultural differences For the last decade, chopsticks have celebrated their very own day. February 6 is known as Chopstick Day. To some, using this eating utensil is a mystery, while others pick them up with ease. Used for thousands of years in Asia, chopsticks have made […]
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Learn where pho originated and how it has evolved over time. Pho is Vietnam’s most famous dish and its most successful culinary export. But where did it come from and how has it evolved? The Origins of Pho Pho was born in Northern Vietnam during the mid-1880s. The dish was heavily influenced by both Chinese
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As one of the most diverse foods on the planet, of course, noodles would have an entire month dedicated to their deliciousness. The History of Noodles Most of us think of Italian food when we think of noodles. The Chinese, Arabs, and Italians have all claimed to have invented this pasta. However, in 2005 a
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You may have heard of the spring festival called “Chinese New Year,” but have you heard of “Vietnamese New Year”? Both are an Asian tradition of celebrating the new Lunar Year, much like the rest of the world celebrates New Year’s Eve but with a twist of Christmas and Thanksgiving all wrapped up in one.
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