Curing concrete in cold weather

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Gardeners growing peaches in Nhat Tan village and kumquat trees in Tu Lien village in Hanoi's Tay Ho district are busy preparing thousands of peach roots and kumquat pots for the Tet (Lunar New Year) market. In Nhat Tan village these days, the laughter mixed with the enthusiastic working atmosphere of the peach farmers in the cold weather reminds us that spring is approaching. The peach roots bear small flower buds, carefully nurtured by the farmers’ skilled hands so they produce the most beautiful flowers to sell for Tet. At this time, caring for the peach trees is not as strenuous as when the leaves are plucked, but farmers still have to eat and sleep with the trees. According to Nguyen Van Hanh, who owns a peach garden with more than 400 trees, when it comes to peach care, dedication to the profession is indispensable. But the most important factor is the weather. “From the moment we are preparing to pluck the leaves … [Read more...] about Peach, kumquat tree growers busy ahead of Tet

The mineral water droplets of limestone dripping after millions of years gave the cave stalactites and stalagmites. — Photo dulichhobabe.com We decided to follow the left side and went from surprise to surprise. The bottom of the underground stream is mainly sand so we could see the spring bed through the clear water. … [Read more...] about Discovering Tham Phay mysterious cave in Bac Kan

According to him, the CPV was a pioneer of the Vietnamese people and an example of sacrifice in the struggle for freedom and future of socialism during years of fighting invading imperialists. Following the teachings of its founder President Ho Chi Minh, the CPV continued raising the fighting flag for socialism, maintaining its leadership role and socialism orientations, showing the world the fairness of Lenin's thought and supremacy of socialism ideology. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 24

Blanch vegetables in boiling salted water until just cooked but still “al dente”. Score the fish’s skin and season it with salt and pepper, then place some basil leaves on the fish. Heat a non-stick pan, add olive oil and cook the barramundi until it is 70% done. Remove the fish from the pan and add chopped garlic, cherry tomatoes, butter, and white wine. Add the barramundi and basil and season, and turn off the heat to let the fish slowly cook itself without any sauce on the skin. Caramelise the vegetables in a pan with olive oil and thyme, season with salt and pepper. You can join the JW Culinary School for weekend cooking classes conducted by multi-talented chefs from JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi. … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta Barramundi with Đà Lạt vegetables

Even if the city was ugly, the people nasty, food bland, and the architecture unimaginative and boxy, Da Lat would be worth a visit just to frolic in the fresh, cool air. In truth, it’s the opposite on all those points – people are mellow and welcoming, the food is off the charts delicious, and the warm look and feel to the architecture and topography are unique in this part of the world. … [Read more...] about Head for the hills in Vietnam’s Da Lat (P1)