“Chay” is the Vietnamese word for “vegetarian”, and the general term for a way of living that is devoted to mindfulness, contemplation and inner awareness. Rooted in Buddhist beliefs, going “Chay”, it is believed, will help us to cultivate an inner peace that will ultimately lead to a sense of contentment and joy, regardless of our present condition. The way of “Chay”, traditionally, required many specific cultural and religious rules that dictated how and what foods should be prepared, cooked, and served. Today, however; I’m happy to share with you my own way of “Chay”, adapted and invented from my own observances and experiences after many years of watching, learning, tasting, preparing, and serving. “Chay”, my first published cook book, is a compilation of my favorite foods of comfort that are all simple, easy to master, entirely plant-based, and all Asian.