Whole steamed fish, tangerines with the green leaves attached, dumplings curved into ingot shapes. The foods of the Lunar New Year are round and whole, representing the unity of the family, as well as health and prosperity for the coming year. Wholeness of the family is a big thing in Chinese culture. The word for […]
New Beginnings For the Lunar New Year
So I Tried This Whole 30 Thing
It seems like everyone and their mother is doing the Whole 30. I tried this real food program for a month and here are my thoughts on Day 30.
NPR: The Chinese Who Built Sonoma’s Wine Industry
How I found out about the little-known history of Sonoma Chinese and the story I reported for NPR.
NPR: Berkeley Students Publish Cookbook With Asian Postpartum Recipes
I wrote about a group of UC Berkeley students who are publishing a cookbook of Asian postpartum recipes. Learn more about From Mothers to Mothers.
NPR: How the Instant Pot Became So Popular
Why is everyone talking about the Instant Pot? And what is it, anyway? I followed my curiosity about this kitchen gadget and turned it into an article.
Color and Cook: Filipino Food Coloring Book
Love to eat? Love to create? Take a look at this Filipino food coloring book by food blogger Elizabeth Ann Quirino.
PRI: Interview With Bah Tsang Experts for the Dragon Boat Festival
I interviewed Taiwanese home cooks about bah tsang for the Dragon Boat Festival. Here’s the making of my article for PRI.
The Kitchen’s Open… Sort Of
I’m back in the food blogging business. Well, almost. My latest Let’s Lunch offering is a sneak peek at my new kitchen.