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mmmmm comfort food
its so weird how i sometimes hear it getting hate bc of the smell? it doesn't even really smell bad and mm delicious... really great on a cold winter day, perhaps if you have a cold or are congested... love pho pho real >:) (actually funny enough apparently theres a pho place in charlotte called "pho real" -- amazing pun -- , my airbnb host was telling me abt it during my stay in January and I really wanted to go but never ended up going but if anyone is in charlotte NC pleasee go to pho real and tell me how it was i want to know 😭😭😭🙏)
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Pho is my go to healing food. Got a tummy ache? Have a pho. Brain running amok? Have a pho. Enduring a hangover from consuming too many pints with people you realise you actually don’t like the night before? Have a pho. It is calming and enlivening in a way i cant quite explain and the one I ate at Da Lat Vietnamese in Randwick is the best I’ve had since moving back to Aus. The noodles: slinky, misshapen, angelic. The broth: salty, sultry, fragrant, light yet heady. The thin strips of raw beef eventually cooked in the steaming soup absorbed the mint, the onion, the liquid: just right. And it’s worth mentioning this place is the perfect Nighthawks-vibesss restaurant. Grab a table for one, a crisp cold Singha and simply dissipate
Mar 16, 2024
having just returned from a week in berlin-friedrichshain, i’ll tell you what, i’ve developed a newfound respect for the simplicity in northern vietnamese style pho bo. it came to a surprise to me how many places served pho in east berlin: it must be the legacy of eastern bloc immigration from north vietnam.
the southern, saigon-style pho we are used to eating in the states, at this point, is already called “pho cali*” in vietnam, and hanoi style pho is served without all of the accoutrements and variety of meats like tendon, brisket, flank, etc.
northern pho is simple, contains a clear yet flavorful broth, and is served with just cuts of steak and thicker rice noodles. you’ll be hard pressed to find a shop that serves a bowl like this here. here’s a picture of a bowl i got at berlin’s new flughafen brandenburg.
*this is the ONLY acceptable use of “cali” when one means california. fight me.
Feb 20, 2024
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If you find yourself in Philadelphia, go crazy at Pho 75. I haven't been in a few months and I'm really craving it.
Apr 19, 2024
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its so hard to even lock in in the first place but its great when u actually get in the zone bc you get so much done... just make sure to keep water and food near you and stretch 😭
ok this is also a way to say hi im still alive (went radio silent for who knows how long) (because this semester is KILLING ME) (THATS WHY I WISH I COULD JUST LOCK IN RN HELPP)
Dec 1, 2024
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the two major irritators of a migraine in my experience are light and noise. my recommendation is that after taking advil (or tylenol etc), put your phone away, go to a room where you think it will be the most quiet, preferably where you can lie down, like your bedroom (i know it can be hard; i myself live in a loud and dysfunctional household so i also have to put in earplugs but earplugs are also another thing that may help!) turn off all the lights, close the window shades (you may want to wear an eye mask) and just lie down there like that for a long time. It's ok if you don't end up calling asleep; the main goal is to keep you away from stimulators like light and noise for long enough that the migraine hopefully feels a little better. This may not make it go away completely but it does at least help. Afterwards though, try not to make an immediate jump back to looking at screens, walking around, talking, lostening to things, etc, because it might be so jarring that your migraine immediately relapses. I hope this helps and I hope you feel better soon!! Sending best wishes; I know your pain and ur not alone 😭
Jan 31, 2024
My great grandfather (the father of my mom's late stepfather) is Clancy Hayes. He was a relatively famous banjo player and jazz musician in the mid 90s; idk if anyone's heard of him here though! His music even was broadcasted on the radio and you can find some videos of him on YouTube.
... Also, my great great grandfather on my mom's side I think supposedly invented the machine that made Corn Flakes, (but sold the invention as well as rights to invention to make money for his family; I don't think he has any interest in the rights or being famous, which is fair --I mean it's a corn flake machine for gods sake, also in this world money can feed you far better than fame can!!!!) Unfortunately no one other than my family will know the person who invented the corn flakes machine was my great great grandfather 🤣
Apr 11, 2024