FROM SIMPLE TO SPECIAL

1. Arrival and welcome
You arrive at HerKitchen and are welcomed with a refreshing drink and seasonal fruits. This is a gentle moment to settle in, meet your hosts, and step into the atmosphere of the kitchen.
 

2. Introduction to HerKitchen
You’ll be introduced to HerKitchen and the wider work of C4C, learning how this space brings together food, community, and women’s empowerment.

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3. Discovering ingredients and food culture
Before cooking begins, you’ll explore the ingredients used in Vietnamese fried rice and learn why this dish reflects a spirit of creativity, care, and resourcefulness in everyday family kitchens.

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4. Optional market or farm connection
Depending on the location, you may begin with a visit to a local market in Da Nang or a farm in Hoi An, where you can see where the ingredients come from and experience the rhythm of local food life.

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5. Meeting the women behind the kitchen
Back at the venue, you’ll meet the women who guide the experience. Through brief and thoughtful sharing, you’ll gain a deeper sense of the people and stories that shape this space.

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6. Hands-on cooking
You’ll cook in small groups, preparing Vietnamese fried rice step by step under friendly guidance. The experience is interactive, relaxed, and suitable for all levels.
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7. Phin coffee ritual
Alongside the cooking, you’ll learn how to prepare Vietnamese phin coffee — slowly brewed, rich in flavor, and central to daily life across the country.

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8. Shared meal and stories
Once everything is ready, everyone gathers around the table to enjoy the dishes together. This is a time for conversation, reflection, and connection.

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9. Farewell
You leave with recipes, new skills, and a deeper appreciation of how simple meals can hold so much culture and meaning.