Get “Our Three New Years!” For Lunar New Year!!

Did you know that Our Three New Years! is available in-store at some Toronto area bookstores? I recently saw mine at Indigo at the Manulife Centre. I know gifts aren’t typically a “thing” for New Year, but if you don’t… Continue Reading

Cynthia Talks Life: Nordstrom Shuts in Canada & Vocal Identities

The latest episode! What store(s) do YOU think should replace Nordstrom’s spots? Simon’s? Pray for the (very unlikely) comeback of Eaton’s? A grocery chain like Farm Boy? Let me know! And also, what DO I sound like? Do you think… Continue Reading

On Her Spin of Prosperity Dinner & More Kid Food Rants

New episode live now!! Yes, we made our big, triumphant return, and with Jr. Mintz in tow as well! We had an amazing time! He sat through a full three course meal as well. It was a great opportunity to… Continue Reading

Happy Lunar New Year!

Sure, we aren’t dropping a new season for another while, but here’s a quick episode from Cynthia Talks Life, wishing everyone who celebrates a very happy and prosperous Year of the Tiger! In the short special above, you’ll get to… Continue Reading

Diversity, Universality and ‘Bao’

I first saw the Pixar short, Bao, a while back, but recently revisited the story after purchasing the Little Golden Books (I didn’t think they still existed – I only checked after watching the season premiere of This is Us,… Continue Reading

Kids of Immigrants Cook Uniquely…

…and that’s the way it SHOULD BE. Karon Liu’s article in the Toronto Star about how he (and not just professional chefs) cooks more fusion-y, acknowledging both his ancestral culture (Chinese/Hong Kong) and the country where he was raised (Canada)… Continue Reading

Holiday Special: Our Big Fat Multi-Faith, Multi-Cultural Holiday Season

Cynthia not only discusses how her multiethnic/faith family celebrates December holidays, but also how she, as a child of immigrants celebrated when she was younger. Is your family multi-faith and/or multi-ethnic or cultural? What are YOUR family traditions? Do tell!!!… Continue Reading

Anxiety, Stress and ‘Identity Politics’

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All the talk about identity and inclusion is causing me stress and is also making me anxious. These days, I’m not even sure what I’m allowed or not allowed to say. And it seems that everything and anything can make… Continue Reading