If you’re in the Bay Area, check out this exhibit at the Thoreau Center in the Presidio, featuring 38 emerging Asian American women artists.
I’m in an Art Show! Hungry Ghost Exhibit in San Francisco
How to Brew a Better Pot of Tea
10 Tips to brew a better pot of tea from one of Taiwan’s tea experts
Happy Kids Day in Cupertino, Sunday August 28
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s a fun event that exposes kids to Taiwanese culture.
Images from the San Francisco Taiwanese Cultural Festival
I headed up to San Francisco for the San Francisco Taiwanese American Cultural Festival, which takes place every May in Union Square. It is truly surreal and beautiful to see booths selling homemade traditional foods and schoolkids performing Chinese and Aboriginal dances, set against the backdrop of historic hotels and department stores. It’s a long way from the Taiwanese bazaars of my childhood,
Mom, Baseball, and Apple Pie
My younger son played is playing T-ball this spring. This is our family’s first experience in Little League, but it’s bringing back memories… both Taiwanese and American.
Why We Can’t Stop Talking About Tiger Moms
I’ve had this conversation a dozen times the past week:
“Can you believe that Amy Chua?”
“That book is outrageous There’s no way I’m reading it!”
“Are you done with your copy? Can I borrow it?”
Really. For many of my Asian American friends, Amy Chua’s “Why Chinese Mothers are Superior” essay in the Wall Street Journal set off a visceral reaction
Stuff Mamas Say
Remember when Sh*t My Dad Says became an overnight Twitter sensation? And then a book? And a TV show?
I must admit to browsing the book and finding the collection of anecdotes doled out by the son of a gruff military doctor hilarious — even endearing, in a non-treacly way.
Momotaro and White Peaches
Peach season has HapaMama reminiscing about the children’s folktale of Momotaro… and trying out some delicious new recipes.