Luong Tan

Luong Tan, the creative and passionate founder of Bourbono, is a multi-talented individual with a deep love for the culinary arts. An accomplished food blogger, cookbook author, and former Ambassador of US cuisine in Vietnam (2015-2016), Luong has been on a mission to share his appreciation for food with the world.
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Can You Eat Crunchy, crispy chicken and Beef Burgers with Braces?

Can You Eat Crunchy, crispy chicken and Beef Burgers with Braces?

While braces are a helpful choice for people who need teeth correction, they usually can be taxing when it boils down to eating specific foods.  With braces, your diet isn’t entirely limited to liquid and solid dishes, but regardless, it pays to be on the lookout for things you eat when you have braces on. A seemingly common concern in the braces community is if people who have braces can eat burgers with braces. Truth is, with braces, eating burgers is not really okay. It’s only okay if you eat it a certain way. Let us show you how. Can…
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Can You Eat Cereal with Braces?

Can You Eat Cereal with Braces?

Cereal is a breakfast staple and everyone stocks it and enjoys it without even thinking about it. So, when you get braces, and a long list of forbidden foods follows, it is natural for you to worry about whether you can eat cereal with braces. So, let’s talk about if you can eat cereal with braces, what kinds of cereal you can eat with braces, and what food you can’t eat with braces. Can you eat cereal with braces? Yes, you can eat cereal with braces, but not all kinds of cereal. Crunchy cereal is very bad for a person…
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Is chicken-flavored ramen vegetarian?

Is chicken-flavored ramen vegetarian?

Have you ever had a bowl of delicious ramen noodles? If your answer is yes, you will agree with us that it is almost impossible to not want a repeat of that experience. But if you are starting on a vegetarian diet, there begs the question of whether certain flavors and brands align with your values. Some ramen noodle flavors are vegetarian, but many aren’t. In the next few subheadings, we’ll be discussing which ones fall into those two categories. To find out which flavors you can keep in your diet and which flavors you might have to let go…
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Is Oobleck a Solid or A Liquid?

Is Oobleck a Solid or A Liquid?

Ever heard of a non-Newtonian fluid before? If you haven’t, that’s fine, lots of people can’t identify a non-Newtonian fluid even if it fell directly from the sky.  Oobleck is a suspension, which means that it tends to resemble the properties of a solid or a liquid. This is what describes a non-Newtonian fluid.  So, if you’re wondering if oobleck is a solid or a liquid, the answer is yes! I know that sounds ridiculously vague but allow us to break this oobleck being a solid or liquid debate down further for you. What Is Oobleck Made Of? Oobleck is…
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Chili Garlic Sauce Vs Sriracha – The Main Difference

Chili Garlic Sauce Vs Sriracha – The Main Difference

Sriracha has solidified its place as one of the most commonly known hot sauces used around the world. Before now, you’ve probably been hearing how much of a substitute chili garlic sauce is for sriracha. Even though these two can be easily alternated for one another and have similar looks, they are not exactly the same. Some things really set them apart, some of which you may have noticed but didn’t exactly pay any attention to. From their individual tastes to their texture and, even their respective manufacturing process, there are prominent differences between these two. Little wonder why the…
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Can You Make Pulled Pork with Pork Chops?

Can You Make Pulled Pork with Pork Chops?

As far as deliciously keeping your protein up is concerned, pulled pork is just as good as chicken breasts. Its popularity has attracted some confusion, and making pulled pork with pork chops is up there. Making pulled pork can sometimes be tasking, especially if you’re not familiar with the cuts of pork that will go well for pulled pork. If you’re worried about what cuts of pork are good for your pulled pork if even pork chops work well for your pulled pork, or how you would make pulled pork with pork chops, allow us to cater to your pulled…
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Cooked Chicken Left Out Overnight? Here’s What To Expect

Cooked Chicken Left Out Overnight? Here’s What To Expect

Imagine waking up in the morning to find that the leftover chicken from yesterday’s dinner was sitting on the kitchen counter all night; you forgot to put it in the refrigerator! Of course, some people will say, “Well, I can just pop it into the refrigerator now and reheat it for my chicken sandwich tomorrow.”  But is it safe to eat cooked chicken left out overnight? What should you expect when you leave your cooked chicken out overnight? Let’s find out in this article, shall we? Cooked Chicken Left Out Overnight? Here’s What to Expect Here is what to expect…
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Is Sherry Vinegar the Same as Red Wine Vinegar?

Is Sherry Vinegar the Same as Red Wine Vinegar?

When speaking of condiments that put the delish in delicious, sherry vinegar and red wine vinegar easily make their way into the conversation.  Although the above statement may suggest that sherry vinegar and red wine vinegar are not the same, we’re still going to say it for clarity. Sherry vinegar is not the same as red wine vinegar.  Even though these two delicious sour-tasting condiments differ, one can be used to replace the other.  So Is sherry vinegar the same as red wine vinegar? Before we dig deeper into their differences and uses, here’s a brief description of sherry vinegar and red…
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Can You Eat Paneer Raw?

Can You Eat Paneer Raw?

Do you know what’s so great about paneer? The fact that you can eat it as a snack, eat it alongside a meal, and eat it for breakfast! It’s not news that you can easily whip up a homemade batch of paneer. With cheesecloth, lemon juice, and whole milk, you’re good to go! But can you eat the paneer raw without further preparation?  Definitely, you can eat raw paneer.  This delicious cheese with an Indian origin story is safe to eat in its raw form.  Come with us as we take our time to explain this further. Can you eat…
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Can You Eat Pancetta Raw?

Can You Eat Pancetta Raw?

Whether you should eat pancetta raw or not has since become a popular debate.  The state of pancetta may come off as unclear to most people for a variety of reasons.  A common rationale people often give for eating this meat raw is that they “found it in a deli case with other ready-to-eat meats” or that “there are no clear instructions on the packaging as to whether they are ready-to-eat or raw”. In this post, allow us to delve deeper into this debate and show you if it is safe for you to eat pancetta raw or not. Can…
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How Long Can Salmon Stay in The Fridge?

How Long Can Salmon Stay in The Fridge?

Rich in omega 3 fatty acids, salmon stays up there as one of our favorite healthy protein-source foods and it just happens to have an added advantage of being super delicious.  Along with these endearing attributes, salmon is also quite on the pricey side, so it is not surprising that you may want to know how good of a storage option the refrigerator seems to be for salmon.  If you want to know how long salmon can stay in the fridge, we got you! Here's our ultimate guide to your frequently asked salmon-related questions.  How long can salmon stay in…
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How to Deep Fry Frozen Fries – A Step by Step Process

How to Deep Fry Frozen Fries – A Step by Step Process

Want crispy French fries? Deep frying them is usually the best way to achieve this.  Ever had problems with deep frying frozen fries? You did a certain something that probably didn’t work out well with the fries?  We’re here to tell you that deep-frying frozen fries does not have to be tedious when you have a guide.  Kitchen slip-ups happen to the best of us, but you can prevent problems with deep frying your frozen fries using our step-by-step process on how to deep fry frozen fries.  How to deep fry frozen fries – A step-by-step process Things you need:…
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