An entertaining, humorous and mouth-watering tale of the culinary experiences of a solo woman traveller in Vietnam.
Peta Mathias's culinary journey through Vietnam takes her from crowded Hanoi and exquisite Halong Bay in the north, through the ancient imperial city of Hu and romantic Hoi An in the centre, to the food capital Saigon and the country's bread basket, Cantho, in the south.
Everywhere she goes she walks the markets, meets the people and samples the local fare - in homes, on the street and in a variety of superb restaurants. She discovers a rich culture and an engaging people who, despite occupation by the Chinese and the French, have retained a unique cuisine that is fresh, healthy and always overwhelmingly tasty.
Funny, informative and adventurous, Peta vividly brings to life the secret delights of one of the world's most fascinating corners. With more than 20 mouth-watering recipes, Noodle Pillows is a must-read both for armchair travellers and for anyone who wants to know more about Vietnamese food and culture.
