Foot and Fire

Here are our photos of our half day cooking class at the Saigon Culinary Art Center. And yes, the chef looks like Pacquaio, just a little handsomer. We passed with certificates of recognition. In some photos, we were with a small lady. She is the interpreter who speaks English well but still with the accent and speed of the Vietnamese. We just have to listen intently to her as we had a skill test afterwards... So cute photo op corner... I am guarded by Ms. Intepreter and Mr. Chef. We are cooking up a fish sour soup using starfruit. Claypot lotus salad lotus salad on top of chicharon he's steaming rice instead of boiling My saigon-based friend, Ann with the Chef.  

Motorcycle-infested city is Ho Chi Minh and the riders respect no footwalk...  Saigon is the old name of Vietnam's capital city now called Ho Chi Minh, a name of the country's national hero who was instrumental to their independence from France. Thus, there is no wonder that most structures in HCMC is European-inspired just like their post office and the  cathedral. Their palace called The Reunification Hall where they once hold governmental functions is so modern that it will not surprise you. There are tourist police who can help one navigate the streets of HCMC which is motorcycle-infested and their parks as well as streets are clean. Here are my random photos of HCMC. The Reunification Hall The children following their teacher dressed  in their national costume called ao dai. Photo souvenir with the tank... Resting in a clean park. The Notre Dame Cathedral "A French-built Catholic cathedral located in the city centre  (Do...