Chinese chiles and spices meet… chili for an Asian twist on a football watching snack
Chili for Chinese New Year
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.
What’s a Spork Got to Do With It?
The staple fast foods of my childhood came in little white and red boxes. No, not those Chinese take-out cartons — I mean the striped bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
My mother explained that when she first immigrated to America — specifically to the Midwest — she did not like the food
Momotaro and White Peaches
Peach season has HapaMama reminiscing about the children’s folktale of Momotaro… and trying out some delicious new recipes.
Beef Pho for the Soul
As a second-generation Asian American, my relationship to my heritage feels tenuous sometimes. When I live in a neighborhood without a large Asian population, haven’t spoken Taiwanese or Mandarin on a regular basis in years, and then there’s the whole interracial marriage thing. As much as I might neglect my roots, some things are hardwired.
Random Hapa Links
Food and Hapa kids are on my mind, with a couple of links to share.
Bad Mama Breakfast
HapaMama surprises even herself by what she allows to pass for breakfast.
Sunday Afternoon Cookin’
HapaMama loves to cook. Yet she hates to cook. Which is a problem, when there are lunches to pack and dinners to serve. She’s found a couple solutions, but needs your help.