About Andrea Nguyen
Hello, this blog was created and maintained by me -- Andrea Nguyen. I'm a writer and cooking teacher based in Northern California who founded VietWorldKitchen.com , one of the most complete Internet resources devoted to the food and culture of Vietnam, my native country. This blog is a companion to the website and exists to promote conversation and contribution from Vietnamese food enthusiasts -- as well as curious cooks and eaters!
A contributing editor to Saveur magazine, I've also written for the Los Angeles Times and San Jose Mercury News. I've has led a tour of Orange County's Little Saigon for Epicurious TV, which airs on the Travel Channel. A cooking teacher for several years, I've taught classes at Sur la Table in San Francisco, Ramekins in Sonoma, Draeger's in San Mateo, and Let's Get Cookin' in Los Angeles.
My debut cookbook, Into the Vietnamese Kitchen: Treasured Foodways, Modern Flavors, was published by Ten Speed Press in October 2006. A landmark publication with over 175 recipes, the work is the first comprehensive full-color cookbook devoted to Vietnamese food in the English language. Leading food writers have praised the book for its attention to detail, accessibility, and thorough research. I work to demystify Vietnamese cuisine while bridging culinary traditions with contemporary practices. In 2007, the book was among the select finalists a James Beard Foundation award (best Asian book) and two International Association of Culinary Professionals awards (best first book and best international book).
I'm a culinary professional and member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP), Women Chefs & Restaurateurs (WCR), and San Francisco Professional Food Society (SFPFS). I'm also a proud alum of the University of Southern California, where I earned my bachelor's and master's degrees. Go Trojans!
Feel free to send messages, post comments, etc. and join into the fray!
Contact information:- Email Andrea
- Visit main Viet World Kitchen website
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