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Andrea Nguyen

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Born
Saigon, Viet Nam
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Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Classics

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September 2011

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A bank examiner gone astray, Andrea Nguyen is living out her childhood dream of being a writer, editor, teacher, and consultant. Her impactful books—Into the Vietnamese Kitchen, Asian Dumplings, Asian Tofu, The Banh Mi Handbook, and The Pho Cookbook—have been recognized by the James Beard Foundation, International Association of Culinary Professionals, and National Public Radio for their excellence. She edited Unforgettable, a biography cookbook about culinary icon Paula Wolfert.

Andrea has contributed to many publications, including the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Lucky Peach, Saveur, and Cooking Light, where she is a monthly columnist. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in finance and communication management from th ...more

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Andrea Nguyen Take a shower, walk, drive or sleep. Actually, take time off away from distractions, especially social media. I figure out how to let my brain rest an…moreTake a shower, walk, drive or sleep. Actually, take time off away from distractions, especially social media. I figure out how to let my brain rest and hope that I'll have some kind of epiphany. (less)
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Andrea Nguyen Freedom with my time, interaction with cooks and writers at many levels. There's little that's glamorous or money-making in cookbook writing. I clean …moreFreedom with my time, interaction with cooks and writers at many levels. There's little that's glamorous or money-making in cookbook writing. I clean my own kitchen. But it's fun and what I always wanted to do.(less)
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Asian Dumplings: Mastering ...
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Vietnamese Food Any Day: Si...
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Andrea Nguyen Andrea Nguyen said: " This is the first book in a long time that I'm paging through to read each recipe. There are no color photos, just 700 recipes, and illustrations by Pepin. The work is charming and informative. You have to imagine the flavors and textures. Essential ...more "

 
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Andrea Nguyen Andrea Nguyen said: " Molly gives great detailed instructions. The organization of the recipes -- from simple to complex, teaches cooks about building flavors. Made the tri-tip with chimichurri last weekend and both were terrific. "

 
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