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.
290 Posts
Pigeon Peas Vs Green Peas – The Differences
By Luong Tan
Caribbean Cuisine, Chicken Guides,

Pigeon Peas Vs Green Peas – The Differences

As a food enthusiast, you have likely heard about pigeon peas and green peas used in different dishes. If you haven’t used either, it is easy to mistake the two or wonder if one can replace the other. After all, they’re both peas, right? There is quite a bit of confusion regarding the world or peas, so we will be answering some questions you might have thought about. We will also shed some light on some terms you may have come across, like gandules, green split peas, and green pigeon peas. What are pigeon peas? Pigeon peas, also known as…
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How to Cool Angel Food Cake Without Glass Bottle and Upside Down
By Luong Tan
Baking Guides

How to Cool Angel Food Cake Without Glass Bottle and Upside Down

When making an angel food cake, it is very easy to get confused about certain things. It is so light that you could make different mistakes throughout the process and not even be quite sure what mistakes you made. For instance, if you didn’t know that you should cool angel food cake upside down – then you’ve probably ended up with messed up cakes. The recipes for angel food cakes are quite simple until you see a bottle in the recipe. Isn’t it possible to cool angel food cake without a glass bottle? You might wonder. This isn’t a recipe…
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How to Make your own Popeye’s Gravy Recipe [Tips & Guide]
By Luong Tan
Chicken Guides, Food Guides,

How to Make your own Popeye’s Gravy Recipe [Tips & Guide]

Making your own Popeye's gravy recipe is easier than you might think. All of these spices and seasonings help give this Popeye's gravy recipe that rich, memorable flavor. Sure, it might take you a few more minutes in the kitchen, but we think it's worth it. If you wanted to, you could even make your own DIY Popeye's gravy seasoning mix and keep it on hand for whenever you wanted to make this recipe! You would save a little time in the long run while still serving up one seriously delicious copycat recipe. What is Popeye's gravy recipe? Popeye's gravy…
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The most delicious Butter pecan moonshine recipe with instruction
By Luong Tan
Drink Guides

The most delicious Butter pecan moonshine recipe with instruction

If you're tired of looking for a Butter Pecan Moonshine recipe on the Internet, we have got the answer for you in this post in Bourbon O. Butter Pecan Moonshine has a pretty low rate of alcohol with a sweet, creamy taste and only a little burn when you drink it. And you can reminisce its tase with Bailey. This kind of alcohol is a great combination of Butter Pecan and Moonshine that no one can even think how great this combination turns out until they try it. Who doesn't love consumable products with Butter Pecan flavor????? With the existence…
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Portillos Chocolate Cake: Why Can’t You Refrigerate It
By Luong Tan
Baking Guides

Portillos Chocolate Cake: Why Can’t You Refrigerate It

Portillos is a Chicago-based restaurant chain that has some of the best hot dogs in the business. They also have delicious desserts, like their famous chocolate cake. You may be wondering why you can't refrigerate Portillo's Chocolate Cake - it tastes just as good cold! That might not be the case for other types of cakes, but this one is designed to withstand both fridge and freezer temperatures. What is the chocolate cake made of and why can't it be refrigerated Portillo's Chocolate Cake is made with, pure vanilla extract and large eggs. This makes up the batter for Portillo's…
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Does Golden Syrup Go OFF? What About When Refrigerated
By Luong Tan
Pantry Guides, ,

Does Golden Syrup Go OFF? What About When Refrigerated

If you recently incorporated golden syrup into your diet, you might have some questions or concerns before restocking your pantry. Also, if you are getting quality stuff, it will cost you. So naturally, you would want to be able to use it for quite some time. Well, can you? Does golden syrup go off? What could make golden syrup go off? How do you store it, and what should you avoid? You should have enough information to carry with you on your next shopping trip by the end of this article. Let's dive in. Does golden syrup go OFF? The…
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5 Best Tips To Thicken Gravy In Crock Pot
By Luong Tan
Chicken Guides, Food Guides

5 Best Tips To Thicken Gravy In Crock Pot

If you’re looking for a way to thicken gravy in your Crock Pot, look no further. Here are five tips that will help you get a perfect consistency every time. How To Thicken Gravy In Crock Pot How To Thicken Gravy In Crock Pot Crock pots are amazing because they make it possible to cook a whole meal with very little effort. However, sometimes the gravy can turn out watery and thin. If this happens, there are a few simple tricks that can help to thicken it up. One way is to add some flour or cornstarch to the gravy…
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How to use HelloFresh Credit
By Luong Tan
Techniques, ,

How to use HelloFresh Credit

HelloFresh is a meal delivery service perfect for you if you live for healthy meals. HelloFresh offers fresh and healthy ingredients and recipes to help you prep and plan your meals easily. Getting healthy meal kits delivered to your doorstep is an experience everyone should enjoy. HelloFresh offers customers and potential customers a chance to enjoy their services free with HelloFresh credits. This HelloFresh feature allows you to purchase things on the HelloFresh website without using your money. This post will explain how to use HelloFresh credit. How to use HelloFresh credit You can use HelloFresh credit by purchasing meal…
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How to Power Air Fryer XL reset button (Simple Method)
By Luong Tan
Electric Appliances

How to Power Air Fryer XL reset button (Simple Method)

Deep-fried dishes always have great appeal. If you want to eat them often but are concerned about your health and weight problems, an air fryer will make for healthier fried foods. You can make many dishes quickly in a short time. The Power Air Fryer XL is a great choice. It helps food retain its attractive flavor without being submerged in oil. In addition, the Power Air Fryer XL reset button function also enables you to make dishes much more convenient. Check out the detailed manual in our shares below! Power Air Fryer XL Manual Power Air Fryer XL has…
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What to Serve with Potato Dauphinoise? – Here Are 10 Great Ideas
By Luong Tan
Food Guides

What to Serve with Potato Dauphinoise? – Here Are 10 Great Ideas

The ultimate potato side dish. If you’re thinking of what to serve with potato dauphinoise to balance out its richness and fat content without losing the taste, you’re in for a treat.   Potatoes à la dauphinoise, pommes de terre dauphinoise, and gratin de pommes à la dauphinoise are some of the other names for the dish. What Fish Goes Best with Dauphinoise Potatoes? Salmon is the best fish with dauphinoise potatoes. It can be cooked with dauphinoise either smoked or baked and the combination leaves a tasty and thoroughly wonderful taste. It is easy to make while still retaining all…
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Raw Vs Cooked Shrimp – What’s the Difference? Which Is Best?
By Luong Tan
Seafood Guides,

Raw Vs Cooked Shrimp – What’s the Difference? Which Is Best?

Shrimps are found in a wide variety of meals and cuisines. They are one of the healthiest seafood since they are high in omega fatty acids and vitamins. Shrimps are easy to come by and may be purchased at any supermarket. Shrimps have a mild flavor and make a great filler, and they can be used both raw and cooked. Have you ever been surprised by the prospect of eating raw shrimp? Or did you already know? Whatever the case may be, let’s look at the difference between raw vs cooked shrimp and which the best to consume is. Raw…
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Is Tajin Bad for You? Debunking the Myths
By Luong Tan
Tips & Troubleshooting

Is Tajin Bad for You? Debunking the Myths

Sometimes, while eating something I enjoy, I suddenly feel the need to do background searches on it. Knowing how sensitive my body can be to even the slightest change or ingredient in my diet, quick random searches are so important to me. Would it hurt to you know, wing it sometimes and just eat whatever, whenever? Haha! I don’t think I want to come to terms with the aftermath of such a decision. If you’re like me, Tajin is one of your Achilles’ heels rather than just another random food, and you’d want to know if Tajin can be bad…
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