The French Factor

How Vietnam’s colonial period has influenced some of the country’s signature dishes… ONE NIGHT MY Vietnamese husband surprised me with a new dish. “La goo,” he pronounced proudly, “It’s French.” His la goo was a flavorful stew of pork, potato and carrot, served with rice. “La goo,” I repeated, incredulously. “That doesn’t sound very French.” … Read more

The Healing Power of Qi

An insight into the ancient practice of healing through herbs and needles… “EASTERN MEDICINE is for everything, not one specific problem,” explains Dr. Le Van Canh, who studied at the Ho Chi Minh Medicine and Pharmacy University, and who now owns a small practice in the heart of Cho Lon. His clinic is like any … Read more