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Melissa is 100% MIT (Made in Taiwan), where she worked as a food writer. She’s also worked alongside renowned chefs like Ming Tsai and Joanne Chang, honing her craft and gathering stories along the way. Part story-teller, part educator, and part food lover, Melissa brings a special blend of experience, skill, and enthusiasm to her work. She blends her Asian background, her new home of New England, and love of food and culture to bring joy, optimism, and inspiration to food lovers and fun-seekers everywhere.
Featured blogs
The Mommy Series: How to Beat Smartphones with a Rolling Pin
You have been calling your child’s name, but the smartphone screams louder. How do you initiate more time with your […]
Breakfast Trash Ice Cream
Guess what kind of books I have the most of in my office? Cookbooks, of course! My little girl, Amber, […]
Asian Char Siu Barbecue Pork Buns
Believe it or not, you don’t find ovens in most Taiwanese households. If there is one, it’s likely the oven […]
#QuarantineBaking
As COVID-19 spread into a worldwide pandemic, most governors issued quarantine orders for their state, mandating everyone to stay at […]
Spam Scallion Pancake
Yen has been a dear friend of mine for many years. We have co-taught many Chinese cooking recreation classes at […]
Keep the Romance Simmering with 5 Tips for Stay-At-Home Cooking Dates
Staying at home has been the new normal since February/March of 2020, with no end in sight for most states. […]
Melissa's Picks

KitchenAid Precise Heat Mixing Bowl
KitchenAid KSM1CBL Precise Heat Mixing Bowl For Bowl-Lift Stand Mixers

KitchenAid Pasta Roller & Cutter Attachment
KitchenAid KSMPDX Stand Mixer Attachments Pasta Roller and Cutter Set, One Size, Stainless Steel

Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Handle Skillet
Le Creuset LS2024-3067 Enameled Cast Signature Iron Handle Skillet, 11-3/4-Inch, Cerise
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