About Me

Hello. My name is Nguyet.

Welcome to Taming of the Spoon!

I wear all the hats here at Taming of the Spoon from recipe tester to code slinger. But most importantly, I’m here for the food.

When I am not actually eating or cooking, I am thinking about the next thing I might be eating or cooking or photographing. I’m an empty nester who lived abroad in Russia and Malaysia as an expat for a few years but have always called Houston, Texas home. Sharing delicious food with family and friends is my love language.

About the Blog

I started this blog in 2014 to embark on a new adventure after working in Information Technology for over 15 years. I have always loved to cook and the technical side of creating a blog intrigued me so I decided to combine the two and Taming of the Spoon was born.

I want to share recipes that my family loves and have made over and over again. Raising two active kids, I was always looking for recipes that were quick and easy to make while still being delicious and healthy(ish). Now that my kids are old enough to cook on their own, it makes me so happy that they come to this blog to look up how to make all their childhood favorites (as well as find new recipes to make).

My goal for this site is to share recipes I have found that fit into our lives and lifestyle so that you too can share great food with your family and friends. I find cooking inspiration from many sources (websites, cookbooks, magazines, restaurants, my mother’s cooking) and I cite sources when a recipe is not my own (or my mother’s).

I believe balance is key in living a full and happy life. I enjoy a hearty winter vegetable grain bowl just as much as a decadent slice of chocolate strawberry mousse cake. So, you’ll find a good mix of both healthy and indulgent recipes here.

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FAQs

How do you pronounce your name?
My name is pronounced “Wick”. Nguyet is a Vietnamese name so it doesn’t follow English pronunciation rules. Given my name (and cultural heritage), it should be no surprise that Vietnamese is my favorite cuisine. I live for bowls of pho (both beef pho and chicken pho), lemongrass beef vermicelli bowls with lots of Vietnamese fish sauce (nước chấm), and would drink Vietnamese iced coffee every day if I could.

Do you do your own photography?
Yes. Along with all the food styling, cooking, and dish washing. Family and friends help with the eating.

Can I use your photograph on my website or blog?
All of the photography on this website is my own (unless otherwise specified) and is copyrighted. The photos may not be used, published, sold, or reprinted for any purpose without written permission from me. You can contact me by sending me an email at tamingofthespoon(at)gmail.com if you would like to feature my work.

Can I hire you?
Yes! I love to work with brands who have the same food philosophy as I do. If you are a brand looking for a partnership, please get in touch by sending me an email at tamingofthespoon(at)gmail.com. I would be happy to send you a media kit and discuss how we can work together.

I am also available to do food photography of your product or recipe. You can view my food photography portfolio to see if my style matches your brand.

Comment Policy

I welcome (and encourage) respectful, friendly comments and discussion. Because I want to keep Taming of the Spoon a positive place for everyone, I reserve the right to remove offensive, inappropriate, off topic, or generally rude comments.