{"product_id":"mango-and-peppercorns-a-memoir-of-food-an-unlikely-family-and-the-american-dream-1797202243","title":"Mango and Peppercorns: A Memoir of Food, an Unlikely Family, and the American Dream","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1797202243\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nguyen, Tung\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA powerful memoir of resilience, friendship, family, and food from the acclaimed chefs behind the award-winning Hy Vong Vietnamese restaurant in Miami.IACP AWARD WINNER: Literary or Historical Food WritingThrough powerful narrative, archival imagery, and 20 Vietnamese recipes that mirror their story, Mango \u0026amp; 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.Tung's fierce practicality often clashed with Kathy's free-spirited nature, but over time, they found a harmony in their contrasts-a harmony embodied in the restaurant's 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 country's 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51893031010592,"sku":"NEW1797202243","price":17.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/81kxab9zdlL.jpg?v=1781994375","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/mango-and-peppercorns-a-memoir-of-food-an-unlikely-family-and-the-american-dream-1797202243","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}