Links on the Food of Vietnam

Recipes
http://www.ivietbusiness.com/vietnamese-food-recipe.htm
http://www.vietnamese-recipes.com/
Food, Kitchen, and Culture
http://www.vietworldkitchen.com/whatscooking.htm#foodtraditions
This is an excellent website and blog by Chef Andrea Nguyen.   It really appeals to my inner foodie. 
I enjoyed the article on the evolution of pho.  I had no idea that I’ve been eating pho the “southern way” when I’ve been adding hoisin, basil, and cilantro. 
Also, I now want a hao dao tree or a Sakura [...]

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Random information about Vietnam

Weather in Vietnam
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/vietnam
The south has two seasons: the wet (May to November, wettest from June to August) and the dry (December to April). The hottest and most humid time is from the end of February to May. The central coast is dry from May to October and wet from December to February. The highland areas [...]

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