Preserving recipes & stories- Dad’s super savory Vietnamese braised pork chops with tomatoes.

A little story time- This dish was taught and passed on to my father by his mother in the 1960’s and would follow my dad through University. Click for full recipe and story!

Luffah squash soup stuffed with pork and woodear mushrooms.

This simple clear soup is also known as “Canh Bi Thit Heo” in Vietnamese.

It’s garnished with fresh chives from our garden and a little Red Boat Salt for a little extra umami and and some freshly ground pepper.