Guides & Tips

Meaningful Gifts to Thank Your Teachers on November 20

Vietnamese Teachers' Day on November 20 is a special occasion for generations of students to show their gratitude to their teachers. If you're looking for a gift to thank the people who taught you, join VN Cooking for some meaningful gift ideas!

4 Handy Kitchen Tips Worth Knowing

You run the kitchen at home and love to cook, but little problems keep cropping up while you're at the stove. This article shares some handy kitchen tips to make things easier!

What to Pack for the Perfect Trip

Once you've settled where to travel, you'll of course need to work out what to bring. To avoid slip-ups on your trip, check out the list of essentials below.

Are You Removing Pesticides from Fruit and Vegetables the Right Way?

When you bring fruit and vegetables home, you probably think peeling and washing them gets rid of all the bacteria, viruses and pesticides. Not so. Researchers have shown that when crops are often attacked by pests, farmers tend to use chemical fertilisers or spray pesticides shortly before harvest, which can seriously affect consumers' health. To cut down on the chemicals you take in every day, try the following tips.

For a Slimmer Waist: Eating and Exercise Habits to Adopt

No food or exercise can burn fat from your belly alone. A slimmer waist comes from consistent eating, exercise and rest habits. Here are some simple changes you can start right away.

How to Handle Raw Meat Safely: Should You Wash Meat Before Cooking?

Many families are used to rinsing raw meat thoroughly under the tap, but food safety agencies advise the opposite. Here is how to buy, prepare, store and cook meat so your family meals are both delicious and safe.

What to Give Your Girlfriend for Valentine's Day: Gifts She'll Love

As February 14 draws near, guys' brains have to work a hundred times harder, figuring out how to give their girlfriend a gift that will surprise and touch her. If you've spent hours every day thinking about it and still come up empty, take a look at the suggestions I share below.

Simple Hangover Remedies You Should Know

Overdid it at a party? How do you sober up fast and avoid waking up tired with a pounding head? Here are a few ways to help answer that question.

Foods to Avoid at Tet for a Year of Good Fortune

Vietnam has many Tet traditions that are still kept today. Our elders taught that “if you worship, the gods will answer; if you abstain, good things will follow”, so there are many things to avoid eating in the first days of the year if you don't want the rest of the year to go wrong.