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Mom, look away…

October 19, 2017 by Den Hoopingarner 2 Comments

My mother isn’t a fan of cantaloupe. So I didn’t buy this for her. If she ever makes me mad, though…,

 

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Control your barf reflex

October 3, 2017 by Den Hoopingarner Leave a Comment

Avocado smoothies are delicious. Thanks for broadening my horizons, Vietnam!

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Full English breakfast in Vietnam

July 13, 2017 by Den Hoopingarner Leave a Comment

There’s a tiny restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City called “The Hungry Pig.” If bacon plays an important role in your life, then I can recommend this place to you.

Before

 

After. Tummy so happy.

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This will take some getting used to. 

March 29, 2017 by Den Hoopingarner Leave a Comment

I really like Vietnamese food, and Vietnamese beer isn’t bad. But I’m afraid that it will be hard to get used to big chunks of ice in my beer. 

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Why choose?

March 19, 2017 by Den Hoopingarner 1 Comment

When you can have both?

Taiwanese and Vietnamese coffee!

Posted in: Food, Travel

Happiness is…

February 8, 2017 by Den Hoopingarner Leave a Comment

…food trucks. 

Posted in: America, Food

You haven’t had a cookie

December 27, 2016 by Den Hoopingarner Leave a Comment

Until you’ve had a cookie at the National Building Museum. 

Also, the building itself is magnificent. Almost as impressive as the cookies. 

Posted in: America, Food, Travel

When will this madness end?

December 26, 2016 by Den Hoopingarner 1 Comment

The pumpkin spice craze is getting out of hand. 

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All I want for Christmas

December 25, 2016 by Den Hoopingarner Leave a Comment

Is this cup of hazelnut coffee, made with real hazelnuts, with a splash of egg nog added to it. 

Posted in: America, Food, Personal

God Bless America

December 24, 2016 by Den Hoopingarner Leave a Comment

I dream about this when I live abroad. 

Posted in: America, Food
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