{"product_id":"pho-at-home-by-mai-duong","title":"COOKING CLASS: Pho at Home by Mai Duong","description":"\u003cp class=\"m_8981451873057464645isselectedend\"\u003ePerhaps the most iconic Vietnamese dish in the West, \u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ephở\u003c\/em\u003e (pronounced 'fuh') - with it's deeply rich spiced broths, silky noodles and smattering of fresh, textural toppings - has become a ubiquitous, cross-cultural comfort food in recent years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_8981451873057464645isselectedend\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts origins are murky and disputed, but \u003cem\u003ephở\u003c\/em\u003e most likely evolved into its familiar current form, in or around Hanoi, in the early 20th-century while Vietnam was still under French Colonial rule, not unlike another now-staple of the cuisine, the handheld sandwich, \u003cem\u003ebánh mì.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_8981451873057464645isselectedend\"\u003eOne theory holds that while the occupying French utilized cattle for steaks and other cuts important to their own national cuisine, the leftover bones and scraps could be salvaged by local Vietnamese butchers for resale. Chinese style noodle soups were already a popular street hawker item at the time, so over the years there developed a method for creating stocks and broths that would extract every ounce of flavour and nutrients out of the bones while featuring signature blends of both native and imported spices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_8981451873057464645isselectedend\"\u003eToday, join \u003cstrong\u003eMai Duong\u003c\/strong\u003e for an immersive lesson on how to prepare this heartwarming delicacy from scratch at home. Mai will demonstrate the full process, start to finish, including the roasting of bones, assembly of herbs and spices, some kitchen 'hacks' for slicing the beef, the proper soaking of rice noodles and of course the final assembly and presentation for serving. Since this nurturing bone broth needs many hours of simmering to develop a depth of flavour, there will be a prepared batch ready for everyone share at the end of class. Guests will get to prepare a their own bowl \u003cspan\u003eto enjoy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003efollowed by \u003ci\u003echè, \u003c\/i\u003ea refreshing Vietnamese cold dessert. Everyone will go home with a spice bundle and all the recipes to make their own \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ephở \u003c\/em\u003efrom scratch at home. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional goodies made by Mai — available for purchase at the class\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKombucha\u003c\/b\u003e – A refreshing fermented tea that’s great for gut health.\u003cbr\u003eFlavours: strawberry, blueberry, ginger. $15 \/ 1L\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFire Cider\u003c\/b\u003e – An immune‑boosting herbal tonic traditionally used to help ward off colds and flus. $40 \/ 355ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKimchi\u003c\/b\u003e – A vegan, fermented Korean blend of vegetables with a bright, tangy kick.\u003cbr\u003e$20 \/ 500ml. $35 \/ 1L\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePhở Beef Broth (Pre‑Order Recommended)\u003c\/b\u003e – An aromatic, savory, crystal‑clear broth simmered for over 24 hours — perfect for recreating your own bowl of phở at home. $25 \/ 1L\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e*Please\u003cb\u003e pre‑order Broth by \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFebruary 28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e by contacting Mai at:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:mai@dancinwithfire.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emai@dancinwithfire.com\u003c\/a\u003e or 416‑543‑1531\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMai Duong\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a wellness advocate, community builder, and passionate educator with a love for healthy, flavourful cuisine. Born in Vietnam and now based in Toronto, she blends traditional recipes with wholesome, modern twists to create dishes that are both delicious and nourishing. As a cancer thriver and Juice Plus+ affiliate, she empowers women 40+ through fun food experiences and gatherings. She designs interactive, nourishing cooking classes and workshops that celebrate fresh ingredients, bold flavours, and gut-friendly cooking — from fresh Vietnamese rolls and bánh mì to kimchi, kombucha, sourdough, and cacao ceremonies. Mai inspires participants to explore global flavours, master practical techniques, and reconnect with the joy of mindful, healthy cooking. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oh_mai_goodness1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@oh_mai_goodness1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—–\u003cbr\u003eEvery week, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Depanneur\u003c\/strong\u003e invites TO’s best culinary talents to lead fun, hands-on workshops. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thedepanneur\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@thedepanneur\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Depanneur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47943161184504,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/8101\/1960\/files\/6d0127e9-8618-4daf-a208-4e1908a613fc.jpg?v=1770043107","url":"https:\/\/thedepanneur.ca\/products\/pho-at-home-by-mai-duong","provider":"The Depanneur","version":"1.0","type":"link"}