What is it like to read a book of recipes as any other kind
of book? In
this case, it’s fun to try! I deviated from this approach, however,
reading the first few essays, then the ingredients, then the other essays, and
only skimming the numbered instructions. The succinct descriptions at the top
of each page provide very helpful tips, and give a good sense of the amount of
effort required. The author tells bits of Vietnamese and San Franciscan histories
that reveal some of the personal and culinary heritage in both places. The book
tracks the development of the restaurant as a whole, through its three
locations since 1995.
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