text and photos by Mary L. Peachin
March, 2014 Vol. 18, No. 7
The first caution ingrained in every traveler, “Don’t drink the water, eat unpeeled fruit or vegetables, and never buy food from street vendors.” I bluntly asked guide Windy Phong, “Are we going to get sick?”
He explained “Not with me, I only go to places that are clean.” We had to place our trust in Windy, an experienced Tours by Local guide, who serves as a consultant and culinary advisor for Chef Martin Yan, a television host of Yan Cook. Windy worked with the Chef on his Taste of Vietnam program which showcased a combination of fresh ingredients influenced by Vietnamese, French, and Chinese cuisine.