Saigon Crunch #Chex Mix or I Did What?

There is something you need to know about me. I am not a Chex Mix kind of girl.  I'm not a pretzel girl, a Frito's girl, a Cheeto's girl or a Dorito's girl; though I admit to having had an affair with honey mustard pretzels, ever so briefly. I'm a potato chip girl and most any flavor is acceptable. So when Chex Mix contacted me and asked if I'd like to participate in a blogging event for

Black Pepper Tofu or Intermission

I don't know about you, but I need a break-an intermission, so to speak, from turkey and cranberries and pumpkin. A break from stuffing and mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Ditto for the sweet potatoes. And the pies. Well, we didn't do pies this year...   I know all will come back as Christmas is not over, but right now-I need a break. And I'm not talking about a cookie break. (

Meatball Noodle Bowl or I Love Vietnamese Noodle Bowls

Vietnamese Meatball Noodle Bowl

 The first time I had Vietnamese food was in 1986. OK, give or take a few years on either side. It was in the fall and it was chilly outside. We had to debate whether to wait, (as the line was out the door) or to find somewhere else to spend our dimes. Wait we did and as we edged slowly inside we found ourselves in the pass through where the food comes out