The famous French Chef is offering his latest culinary creations featuring brand-new recipes of the season to Vietnamese gastronomers in the “Festival of flavors” in the capital. French Michelin chef Alain Dutournier also had an exchange with students of KOTO vocational training center where street children living in difficult circumstances can learn cooking, serving skills, bartending; and more importantly, life skills like computers and English specialized for their jobs. The kitchen master shared his passion for cooking, and encourage KOTIO’s trainees to overcome obstacles and achieve their life's goals and passions. Alain Dutournier was born in a culinary cradle of the southwest of France. He is among top ten leading contemporary chefs selected to introduce the highest standard of excellence in French cuisine. By MAi AN – Translated by Kim Khanh Tags: two-star Michelin chef Alain Dutournier Press Club … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s Press Club presents French haute cuisine by two-star Michelin chef
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Girl aspires to promote Vietnamese cuisines
Local speciality: Anh cooks veal spring roll in Moc Chau District in Hoa Binh Province. Photo courtesy of Nguyen Khanh Vuong Anh The 23-year-old, who attends Le Cordon Bleu – the world’s most acclaimed culinary art and hospitality management institute in Sydney – once dreamed of travelling from north to south Vietnam and trying local specialties herself. She has now fulfilled her dream by launching her own YouTube channel named Vuong Anh’s Cooking Journey, in which she shares her exploration through Vietnamese cuisine in different provinces. Since July, Anh and her production crew have made 14 short videos in total, 10 of which depict the beautiful landscapes, local customs and unique features of the cuisines in northwest Vietnam as the Tet (Lunar New Year) festival approaches. The other four episodes depict Anh’s experience of local culture and cuisine in Chau Doc City in the southern province of An Giang, which have … [Read more...] about Girl aspires to promote Vietnamese cuisines
Vietnamese girl aspires to promote Vietnamese cuisines
In the kitchen: Anh cooks bánh xèo - Vietnamese crispy crepe. Photo courtesy of Nguyễn Khánh Vương Anh Viet Nam News by Lương Thu Hương Years spent studying abroad and experiencing different cultures and cuisines have helped Nguyễn Khánh Vương Anh realise her love for cooking, and especially Vietnamese food. The 23-year-old, who attends Le Cordon Bleu – the world’s most acclaimed culinary art and hospitality management institute in Sydney – once dreamed of travelling from north to south Việt Nam and trying local specialties herself. She has now fulfilled her dream by launching her own YouTube channel named Vương Anh’s Cooking Journey, in which she shares her exploration through Vietnamese cuisine in different provinces. Since July, Anh and her production crew have made 14 short videos in total, 10 of which depict the beautiful … [Read more...] about Vietnamese girl aspires to promote Vietnamese cuisines
Veteran chef promotes Vietnamese cuisine to the world
Ms. Pham Thi Anh Tuyet was born into a high-profile family. At the age of 9, she was taught how to choose the best ingredients and how to prepare delicious healthy food. In 2001, Tuyet won first prize in a Hanoi cooking contest. That same year, she opened a restaurant serving traditional dishes that capture the essence of Hanoi. “I won a gold medal for grilled chicken with honey at a cuisine festival at Horrison hotel in 2001. My grandmother taught me how to cook this dish. It was acclaimed by celebrated American chef and writer Anthony Bourdain to be the best in the world,” Ms. Tuyet said. Tuyet was chosen to cook for guests during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Da Nang last November. The highlight of the event was a Gala Dinner for APEC leaders. “The 21 leaders came from 21 different cultures with very different tastes, so I thought about a menu that included both Western and Asian food. I finally decided to introduce the foreign guests to some … [Read more...] about Veteran chef promotes Vietnamese cuisine to the world
Renowned Korean chef introduces Korean cuisines to Vietnamese
Renowned Korean chef Lee Won Il will teach traditional dishes at the Movenpick Hà Nội Hotel on Monday. — Photo baotintuc.vn Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Well-known Korean chef Lee Won Il will be holding a cooking class at the Movenpick Hà Nội Hotel on Monday. The class is being organised by the Movenpick HàNội Hotel and the Korea Agro-Fisheries&Food Trade Corporation. Chefs from the hotels will also be there to provide assistance. Hundreds of participants have been selected after registing on Facebook page I like K-Food. According to a representative, the event is part of a programme to promote fresh Korean aquatic and agricultural products in Việt Nam, while enhancing the understanding of Korean cuisine among Vietnamese people and food cultural exchanges between the two nations. After the class, the outstanding Korean dishes will be added to the menu of the Movenpick. Korean chef Lee Won Il graduated … [Read more...] about Renowned Korean chef introduces Korean cuisines to Vietnamese