Nourish Me is a food travel and family blog written by me, Hoang Samuelson, an Asian American writer, editor and aspiring author currently based in Portland, Oregon Orlando, FL.
In June of 2025, my husband and I made a BIG move — on the cusp of our 40s, we moved to the Sunshine State with our two kids, ages 9 and 12, along with our 5-year-old springer spaniel after living in Portland for most of our lives. We moved here without really knowing anyone. It’s an adventure filled with many thoughts and experiences that I want to document here so I don’t forget in the future.
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…is to entertain you, make you cry (happy tears, of course) and educate you on the joys and challenges of making big, life-changing moves. It’s not easy, but it’s possible, and I need an audience to embarass myself to, so please join me.
Who are you?
I’m Hoang Samuelson, a food and culture writer based in Orlando, FL. I was born in Vietnam and lived in a small village about thirty minutes away from Saigon until I was ten, when I came to America. I lived in Portland, OR until June 2025, when I moved to Florida with my family — see above!
Currently, I’m working on a novel (my first of many!) about the Vietnam War, based on my parents’ youth. I’ve been published in several outlets including Food52, The Kitchn, The Takeout, Catapult, Memoir Land, and Roxane Gay’s The Audacity newsletter. You can find more of my work here.
Here’s what people have said about my writing….
“Your newsletter is one of the few I read immediately when it comes to my inbox. You have such beautiful writing and the subjects you deal with are compelling.” - Marjorie N.
“You write beautifully about some very poignant topics. I look forward to your pieces.” - Deb B.
“I loved reading this post. A street that is not just a roadway but a journey that continues. Beautiful.” - Elizabeth M.
“Thanks for sharing this beautiful essay, inspiring!” - David T.
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I’ve also been a columnist for BooknBrunch, The Kitchn, and The Takeout.
