Taiwan is a melting pot. We were ruled by the Japanese government for fifty years. The arrival of the Japanese in 1895 brought an array of ingredients ranging from seaweed and raw fish to tempura and miso. Most of our elders speak Japanese, an...
Tempura Brownies

Fine Dining in Color: Facing Obstacles as an African American Pastry Chef

I haven't always wanted to work in fine dining. I just gravitate towards it because of the higher quality ingredients and the freedom of creativity. Contrary to popular belief, when I was in culinary school, plated dessert classes were the most di...
Stay Home. Stay Fit. Stay Happy.

A simple guide to staying in shape during a pandemic. The first few days of the stay-at-home order meant having more time with family, gaining the opportunity to start a passion project, and binge-watching a long list of Netflix shows. As the day...