Description
A powerful memoir of resilience, friendship, family, and food from the acclaimed chefs behind the award-winning Hy Vong Vietnamese restaurant in Miami.
IACP AWARD WINNER: Literary or Historical Food Writing
Through powerful narrative, archival imagery, and 20 Vietnamese recipes that mirror their story, Mango & Peppercorns is a unique contribution to culinary literature.
In 1975, after narrowly escaping the fall of Saigon, pregnant refugee and gifted cook Tung Nguyen ended up in the Miami home of Kathy Manning, a graduate student and waitress who was taking in displaced Vietnamese refugees. This serendipitous meeting evolved into a decades-long partnership, one that eventually turned strangers into family and a tiny, no-frills eatery into one of the most lauded restaurants in the country.
Tungs fierce practicality often clashed with Kathys free-spirited nature, but over time, they found a harmony in their contrastsa harmony embodied in the restaurants signature mango and peppercorns sauce.
IMPORTANT, UNIVERSAL STORY: An inspiring memoir peppered with recipes, it is a riveting read that will appeal to fans of Roy Choi, Ed Lee, Ruth Reichl, and Kwame Onwuachi.
TIMELY TOPIC: This real-life American dream is a welcome reminder of our countrys longstanding tradition of welcoming refugees and immigrants. This book adds a touchpoint to that larger conversation, resonating beyond the bookshelf.
INVENTIVE COOKBOOK: This book is taking genre-bending a step further, focusing on the story first and foremost with 20 complementary recipes.
Perfect for:
Fans of culinary nonfiction
Fans of Ruth Reichl, Roy Choi, Kwame Onwuachi, and Anya Von Bremzen
Home cooks who are interested in Asian food and cooking
Author: Tung Nguyen, Katherine Manning, Lyn Nguyen
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 03/16/2021
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.20w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781797202242
Language: English
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