Beautiful bags illustrated by Erin Jang for Heart of Dinner, a wonderful organization that delivers meals to Asian elders throughout NYC. 

• May is Asian American Pacific Islanders Heritage Month!  It's a wonderful occasion to celebrate the contributions and influence of AAPI to this history, culture and achievements.  

  We did a round-up of some amazing AAPI makers, artists and shops.  Please share and let us know some other favorites we missed.  We love discovering new small businesses! 

• Our favorite bookstore has a great roundup of new releases by Asian and Asian American authors. This book is next on my reading list.  Also picking up this one for the kiddos! 

• Some everyday Vietnamese and Vietnamese-inspired recipes to try that are in regular rotation at our house or that were shared by friends: 

  • This Vietnamese-inspired grilled steak recipe is a favorite at our house.  This is a go-to recipe for summertime BBQs. 

  • Cha Ca La Vong (Fish with dill and turmeric)  is a classic dish from a famous restaurant in Hanoi.  We often make a simplified version at home.  You can also make a modified version with salmon. 

  • This Vietnamese Curry recipe makes for an easy weekday meal and packed with flavor

• And to make cooking even more enjoyable, get yourself some pretty new cookware by AAPI-owned Material Kitchen and pick-up pantry staples for Asian dishes from Omsom, an awesome shop owned by two Vietnamese sisters!  We often make this recipe at home and are excited to try their starter kit to make it even easier!  

• The kids are alright! :) 

  
  
  Have a great weekend! 

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