Tangy, sweet and savory traditional dipping sauces. Mouthwatering soups. Innovative stir-fries. The Best of Vietnamese and Thai Cooking offers just that - the very best. Weaving a fascinating memoir amidst her splendid recipes, Mai Pham recreates the almost magical reverence with which food was prepared and enjoyed in the Vietnam and Thailand of her childhood. Inside she discloses the secrets to preparing her personal favorites. Mai Pham is chef and owner of the award-winning Lemon Grass Restaurant and Lemon Grass cafes in Sacramento, California.