A Christmas Story
When I watched A Christmas Story on television for the first time several years ago, I laughed my head off at the few final scenes. Here’s a recap: Ralphie’s mom has spent all day cooking Christmas...
View ArticleGet Lucky
Chinese New Year is approaching, and businesses, restaurants, and residents all over Chinatown are getting ready by putting up red lanterns, good luck girls and boys, and other festive decorations. I...
View ArticleUnder My 雨伞
Summer in the city means lots of sunshine, but you won’t find Chinatown locals slathering on sunscreen like the rest of us (whiteys). Not too long ago, I came home one sunny afternoon to find many a...
View ArticleMemories of Chinese New Years Past
Growing up hapa meant celebrating the Lunar New Year with my Chinese side of the family each winter. My mom would pull out silk cheongsams and mandarin-collared coats she kept in a cedar chest that...
View ArticleSunday in the Park
Years ago, when I lived in Shanghai for a summer, my family came to visit me. On one humid morning we wandered through Fuxing Park in the French concession (a park that was originally built for...
View ArticleChina’s Breakfast of Champions
You may be familiar with dim sum, China’s answer to the weekend brunch, but when it comes to the weekday morning or a quiet Sunday spent at home, what’s for breakfast? The classic Chinese breakfast...
View Article10 Asian Snacks I Can’t Live Without
What do people in Asia eat when they get the munchies? If you’ve ever step foot inside a Chinatown supermarket, you’ll know that the grocery aisles abound with sweet and salty snacks. Here are the top...
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