Daily Archives: August 29, 2017

What is a betel nut? It is a combination of betel leaves, areca nuts, and lime offered during Vietnamese traditional wedding ceremonies. It is known as “Trầu Cau” in Vietnamese. Trầu is the betel leaf with a heart shape. It has a stingy and spicy flavor. Cau is the areca […]

There is a Vietnamese old traditional phrase that said: “Cái Răng Cái Tóc Là Góc Con Người” which means “your teeth, your hair is your origin” according to Google Translation. To me, it also means “the teeth, the hair is the foundation of a person.” This phrase resonates with me. […]