Mango and Peppercorns: A Memoir of Food, an Unlikely Family, and the American Dream

A Powerful Memoir Of Resilience, Friendship, Family, And Food From The Acclaimed Chefs Behind The Award-Winning Hy Vong Vietnamese Restaurant In Miami.Through Powerful Narrative, Archival Imagery, And 20 Vietnamese Recipes That Mirror Their Story, Mango & Peppercorns Is A Unique Contribution To Culinary Literature.In 1975, After Narrowly Escaping The Fall Of Saigon, Pregnant Refugee And Gifted Cook Tung Nguyen Ended Up In The Miami Home Of Kathy Manning, A Graduate Student And Waitress Who Was Taking In Displaced Vietnamese Refugees. This Serendipitous Meeting Evolved Into A Decades-Long Partnership, One That Eventually Turned Strangers Into Family And A Tiny, No-Frills Eatery Into One Of The Most Lauded Restaurants In The Country.TungS Fierce Practicality Often Clashed With KathyS Free-Spirited Nature, But Over Time, They Found A Harmony In Their Contrasts-A Harmony Embodied In The RestaurantS Signature Mango And Peppercorns Sauce. Important, Universal Story: An Inspiring Memoir Peppered With Recipes, It Is A Riveting Read That Will Appeal To Fans Of Roy Choi, Ed Lee, Ruth Reichl, And Kwame Onwuachi. Timely Topic: This Real-Life American Dream Is A Welcome Reminder Of Our CountryS Longstanding Tradition Of Welcoming Refugees And Immigrants. This Book Adds A Touchpoint To That Larger Conversation, Resonating Beyond The Bookshelf. Inventive Cookbook: This Book Is Taking Genre-Bending A Step Further, Focusing On The Story First And Foremost With 20 Complementary Recipes. Perfect For: Fans Of Culinary Nonfiction Fans Of Ruth Reichl, Roy Choi, Kwame Onwuachi, And Anya Von Bremzen Home Cooks Who Are Interested In Asian Food And Cooking