If you're a fan of Chinese food, chances are you'll also enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. After all, the two share many similarities. For example, both cuisines use fresh ingredients, featuring a variety of noodle dishes, and emphasize rice. However, there are also some very noticeable differences between the two. Often, especially if you live in cities that lack a large Vietnamese population, you may find it hard to find authentic Vietnamese food. And when you do find it, you may be surprised at how different it tastes from the Chinese food you're used to.
Let's take a closer look at some key ways Vietnamese and Chinese food differ.
Read more: The Difference Between Vietnamese and Chinese Food
We all have them—those foods that we love but that we know we shouldn’t eat. Maybe it’s a pint of ice cream when we’re feeling down or a greasy slice of pizza after a night out. We feel guilty after eating the food because we know it’s not good for us. But why do we do it? Why do we continue to eat these foods even though we know they’re not good for us?
The Psychology Behind Guilty Food Pleasures
There are a few reasons why we continue to eat these foods even though we know they’re not good for us. For one, they provide us with a momentary burst of pleasure. When we’re feeling down, these comfort foods give us a quick pick-me-up. They make us feel happy in the moment, even if we regret it later.
For coffee lovers, there's nothing quite like a cup of rich, flavorful Thai iced coffee. This delicious beverage has a long and storied history, dating back hundreds of years to its origins in Thailand. Let's take a quick look at how this delicious drink came to be.
Thai iced coffee is believed to have originated in Thailand during the Ayutthaya Kingdom, which ruled the country from 1351 to 1767. At that time, coffee was introduced to Thailand by Arab traders and quickly became popular among the Thai people. However, it wasn't until the reign of King Rama V in the late 1800s that coffee began to be consumed on a large scale in Thailand.
Summer is wrapping up but the party season is not over yet! Afterall, who says you can only celebrate during the holidays? If you're looking to host a dinner party that will be remembered long after the last dish is cleared, read on for our top 8 tips:
1. Set the mood with music and lighting: The right playlist can really set the tone for your party. Make sure to have a few fast-paced songs to get your guests dancing, as well as some slower tunes for when things start to wind down. And don't forget the candles! Nothing says 'romantic dinner party' quite like a few flickering flames.
Read more: 8 Tips on Hosting the Best Dinner Party in Toronto!
Looking for Vietnamese catering? Of course you are, it's summer time and you're getting invited left right and center to potlucks! Tell the basic dishes everyone makes to step aside because we're coming in hot with these 5 Vietnamese dishes that are sure to make you the star of the show.
Here are 5 show-stopping dish ideas from Toronto Pho that are sure to make you the hit of the party.
Read more: 5 Vietnamese Potluck Platters that will Make Catering your next event a breeze!
Two weeks ago we launched a competition to help us develop and name our newest VA VA VIET flavour. If you haven't tried a VA VA VIET yet or even heard of it, you're missing out. This drink is a luxurious and creamy Vietnamese Ice Coffee with a slushie twist, so we thought "why not make something great even greater?" So we asked our Toronto Pho followers and customers to visit Toronto Pho and submit their recipes in the form of a reel for a chance to be named the winner of our First Annual Va Va Viet Cup.
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