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Andrea Nguyen

Andrea Nguyen is one of the country’s leading voices on Asian cuisine and is living out her childhood dream of being an award-winning writer, editor, teacher, and consultant. Her impactful books—Into the Vietnamese Kitchen, Asian Dumplings, Asian Tofu, The Banh Mi Handbook, The Pho Cookbook, and Vietnamese Food Any Day—have been recognized by the James Beard Foundation, International Association of Culinary Professionals, and National Public Radio for their excellence. Andrea is also the winner of the 2020 International Association of Culinary Professionals Member of the Year award.

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. Her engaging and knowledgeable writing on cuisine and culture has attracted a loyal and well-deserved readership that actively follows her blog, www.vietworldkitchen.com. Andrea lives in Santa Cruz, California.
Cooking Thai
Ever-Green Vietnamese
Vietnamese Food Any Day
The Pho Cookbook
The Banh Mi Handbook
Asian Tofu
Asian Dumplings
Into the Vietnamese Kitchen

Books

Cooking Thai
Ever-Green Vietnamese
Vietnamese Food Any Day
The Pho Cookbook
The Banh Mi Handbook
Asian Tofu
Asian Dumplings
Into the Vietnamese Kitchen

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