“Babyhoney Harpercelery." The honey, a percolating bubble full of flowers and citrus, bursts wide open when the sea pf celery- the only vegetable I know that comes pre-salted- washes in. An unexpectedly pleasurable combination of flavors that made me wobbly in the knees.”
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Monique Truong is a Vietnamese-American writer born on May 13, 1968. Her works are renowned for their profound depiction of the Vietnam War and its impact on individuals and families. Truong's writing includes novels, essays, and poetry, influenced by both Vietnamese culture and American literary traditions. more
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