Nutmeg is the common spice used by various countries like India. It is the seed or a ground spice. For some specific people, they found nutmeg created a allergic reaction to their body so I found it is not commonly used here, in North America while lots of people is allergic to nut. Even though,…
Author: Hoang Phuc Tong
The Rallye
Yesterday, we went on a short tour around Chinatown and The Old Port. Me and my 3 girl teammates were given a research on the relationship between the cultural establishment and the restaurant. I have to say that we are unlucky while the weather were a little bit harsh with snowing and strong wind blows….
Nuoc Mam- Fish Sauce
Right after the potluck, we cleaned up and be ready for the next activity which is more related to culture, presenting our prepared artifact. Vietnam has dozens of different artifacts which represent the country itself like the traditional costume Ao Dai or the national blossom Hoa Sen. But it is quite difficult to find them…
Potluck of my class
Few weeks ago, me and my classmates in a culinary class have experienced a potluck in-class activity, which we are allowed to bring our own-made national signature dishes for sharing and tasting. My dishes are roasted pupa with lemon leaves and Vietnamese spring rolls. The pupa was dry and being roasted on the dry pan…
Lakshana Chettinad
Lakshana Chettinad is an Indian restaurant. Frankly speaking, Indian food is not my preference, but learning is experiencing, right? This restaurant actually is my very first Indian restaurant I have gone for my entire life. And, it was a very memorable experience. The restaurant is located at 5623A Côte-des-Neiges, which is close to Côte-des-Neiges metro….
My neighborhood
I am living close to the Metro Guy-Concordia and it is few minutes of walking away from my school, College LaSalle. This location brings me a great opportunity to go out often since it is quite close to the downtown Montreal and various restaurants and bars. My favorite places are often bubble tea stores, for…
Like water for Chocolate
The movie, “Like water for chocolate” was published in 1992 by Alfonso Arau. The movie is about the happenings the Tita’s life, who is the youngest daughter in her family, which makes Tita cannot get marry; therefore, she has to take care of the whole family until her mother die. The food is the vital…
Vatel
The movie, “Vatel” was taken place in May, 2000. Louis XIV creates the French feudal history of the most prosperous period. Louis XIV has overruled France for 72 years and he launched four major wars. Due to frequent wars based on Louis XIV’s lust of conquering for territorial expansion as well as various overtaxed policies, the French…
A day at Libreria Espanola
In a fall afternoon of October, I have decided to visit a Spanish grocery store after I am suggested by my teacher to try with my one of my friend, Sophie. The name of the grocery store is Libreria Espanola, a Spanish grocery store located at 3811 Boulevard Saint Laurent. The restaurant seems to be…
About me
My name is Tong Hoang Phuc, and welcome to my very first blog of my all food experiences while I am living in the city Montreal of Canada. Moving here as Vietnamese international student studying the hospitality business, the new life in Canada brought me a whole fresh breeze in terms of various aspects, especially…
Fifty Shades of Tasty 