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Mango and Peppercorns : A Memoir of Food, an Unlikely Family, and the American Dream

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Format Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10 1797202243
ISBN-13 9781797202242
Publisher Chronicle Books
Imprint Chronicle Books
Country of Manufacture CN
Country of Publication GB
Publication Date Apr 1st, 2021
Print length 224 Pages
Weight 500 grams
Dimensions 16.10 x 23.70 x 2.70 cms
Product Classification: National & regional cuisine
Ksh 3,400.00
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A powerful memoir of resilience, friendship, family, and food - and the good that comes from embracing our differences ? from the acclaimed chefs behind the award-winning Hy Vong Vietnamese restaurant in Miami, with 20 recipes.
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.

Tung's fierce practicality often clashed with Kathy's free-spirited nature, but over time, they found a harmony in their contrasts—a harmony embodied in the restaurant's 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 country's 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

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