Taste Vietnam: The Morning Glory Cookbook
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Taste Vietnam: The Morning Glory Cookbook is the only English-language collection of recipes from Hoi An’s legendary Morning Glory Restaurant, personally signed by chef-owner Trinh Dien Vy. Printed in 2011 by Vietnam’s Phuong Dong Publishing House, this softcover first edition transports home cooks straight into the heart of central-Vietnamese cuisine through 120+ step-by-step dishes—think cao lầu noodles, white-rose dumplings, and clay-pot fish—each illustrated with full-page color photography that shows exactly how the finished plate should look.
What makes this copy collectible is the bold, hand-penned signature of Chef Vy on the title page; no inscription, just his unmistakable autograph, making it ideal for display or gifting. The book itself is in crisp, clean condition—no ex-library marks, no dog-eared corners—so every vibrant street-market photo and detailed ingredient list remains pristine. As a non-fiction cookbook aimed at young adults and up, it doubles as both a practical kitchen manual and a cultural travelogue, explaining the French, Chinese, and Cham influences that shape Hoi An’s unique flavor profile.
Beyond the recipes, Vy weaves in stories of the Imperial City’s riverside market at dawn, the medicinal properties of Vietnamese herbs, and the sustainable farm-to-table ethos that earned Morning Glory a spot on every serious food-lover’s Southeast-Asian itinerary. Whether you’re hunting for authentic Vietnamese street-food techniques, planning a culinary journey, or searching for a signed keepsake from one of Vietnam’s most celebrated chefs, this 2011 first edition delivers both kitchen utility and armchair wanderlust in one beautifully preserved volume.
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