Food Origins: Glutinous Rice Desserts and Dishes in Chinese and Lunar New Year Celebrations
I recently asked my parents about a Chinese tradition so that I can learn, understand, and hopefully pass it on to future generations in our family. But when I asked what we do on this particular occasion, my mom said “Eat.” That’s it. Just “eat.” This clearly explains why the only thing I remember about […]
Food Origins: Boba
Boba’s journey to global acclaim is as layered as its toppings. Not long ago, Simu Liu unapologetically defended the cultural significance of boba, and twelve-year-old me beamed with pride! Growing up in the ’90s, boba wasn’t widely embraced in the States. Reactions to the chewy tapioca pearls ranged from curiosity to outright disgust. Other kids […]
Food Origins: Fortune Cookie
What is it about the crispy crescent-shaped cookie, brought out at the end of a large meal on a little black tray carrying your check that brings a childlike excitement to the end of a meal? Some of us probably don’t even care so much for the actual cookie. We just want to crack it […]
Food Origins: Ice-Cream
What brings us pure joy on a perfect sunny day, comfort when the weight of the world has turned us into a couch potato, and brings together great company and banter? Ice cream, the universally loved treat is one of the greatest man made creations to ever exist! And it has a fascinating history that […]
Food Origins: The Churro
Whether they are covered in cinnamon sugar or dunked in a thick gooey cup of Spanish hot chocolate, churros are one of my favorite snacks or desserts. The chewy inside and crisp fried outside…mmm! What’s not to love? While many of us know these doughy sticks of deliciousness as a Spanish and Portuguese treat (or […]