The seventh day of the Lunar New Year is “person day” or “human day” – also known as “everyone’s birthday.” Since people, at least southern Chinese, eat noodles on birthdays to symbolize longevity, I decided to make something inspired by… Continue Reading
When you’re a child of immigrants, clashes between you and your parents occur. While you might think it disappears after you become an adult, it doesn’t! Continue Reading
Wishing all who celebrate a very Merry Christmas!!! I hope you enjoy your day!!! Image by irrenes/ShutterStock
The “Auntie” thing. Yes, I know it’s a cultural for Hong Kong-Canadians (and probably other Chinese/Asian cultures) and I grew up being asked to call my parents’ friends “Auntie” or “Uncle.” But sorry, wasn’t a fan of that. It still… Continue Reading
The Mid-Autumn Festival, aka the Moon Festival is this Friday and as usual, I’m going to be making my own version of mooncakes based on my personal palate. Last year, I based it on a baked pancake recipe and this… Continue Reading
It’s July 1st – Canada Day – and our country is 152 years young. It’s fairly quiet today, with most stores closed. Some ARE open, mostly in tourist districts. While Adam and I no longer go down to the Eaton… Continue Reading
Ending the freedom for a woman to choose in many red states south of the border scares me. The fact that there were WOMEN MPs in Canada who attended anti-abortion rallies scare me even more. I don’t understand why they’d… Continue Reading
As many of you know, I became a mom just a few months ago. My son, carried by a gestational surrogate, was born in October, five weeks early. He was healthy, and “big” for his gestational age (over six pounds),… Continue Reading
It’s December 25, so Merry Christmas to all who celebrate the holiday. We had our annual holiday dinner party over the weekend, so we’ll be spending today watching movies and ordering in Chinese. In other words, it’s what my husband… Continue Reading
But I am sure you know already – if you follow me on social media, that is. Baby Mintz was born last Monday via emergency c-section. He’s technically pre-term, but he was bigger than the average 35-weeker when he was… Continue Reading