The food continues to be delicious in Vietnam. Mina sent me a message saying that Anthony Bourdain believes Pho to be one of the most perfect dishes in the world. That being said, I have been having Pho almost every day.

This brings me to my new favorite vegetable–Morning glory. I feel slightly addicted. I first tried it on the cruise in China in the 3 gorges. One of the people I was dining with was Chinese and let me know that in China pregnant women are not allowed to eat this vegetable. The Chinese view eating this vegetable the same as drinking or smoking.

At the Market

The vegetable looks like a spinach with a longer stem. It is stir fried with garlic and beyond delicious.

In the Vegetable Garden

In Vietnam is everywhere. I can’t get enough. I am thrilled and slightly shocked that my food addiction is morning glory (also known as water spinach or bind weed). I have already emailed my good friend Trung, who is Vietnamese to find out from his mother if and where we can get it.

Morning Glory

Someone from England just told me that the seeds are starting to be banned in the UK. The vegetable is believed to have hallucinogenic properties. All I know is that I want it at every meal and feel very worried about not having it again. Hallucinogenic–no. Addictive–you betcha.