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

Cooking CYNTHIA’S WAY vs Her Family’s

Not every child of immigrants knows how to cook “traditionally!” It’s something that has bothered me for years – being expected to “know.” When your parents don’t cook and your grandparents’ cook was not so great, then you make do… Continue Reading

Merry Christmas!

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