…and this includes my parents…is, well, how I feel as a child of immigrants. I really don’t understand, understand AT ALL why, when I say that I want to support programs for other people in my position (i.e. children of… Continue Reading
This was dropped over a week ago. I’ve also realized that I never post show notes on the blog version, so I’ll start doing so for this episode: Cynthia talks about looking forward to going to her first in-person Seder… Continue Reading
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
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
…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
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
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
Cynthia Talks Life has HIT THE PODCAST WORLD! You can listen below or wherever you find podcasts, including Spotify, Anchor Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Our first episode is sort of an introduction to, well, me and how I… 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
Exactly WHAT are we allowed to say these days? It seems that everything is “wrong” or NOT politically correct. WTF, world? Continue Reading