Staying warm in the winter – soups, congee, oh my

For those of you who don’t know I live in sunny California. And I must be spoiled because I feel like this winter has been…

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Chinese Hanfu, Beautiful Flowy Clothing of Culture

If you’ve watched as much historical cdrama as I have, you may have noticed that the characters typically wear some type of clothing that’s relatively…

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How to eat soup dumplings without burning your mouth

What’s super tasty while it’s piping hot yet can also burn your mouth? It’s soup dumplings! Here’s a quick guide on HOW to eat soup…

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7 Pretty and cute red envelopes for Lunar New Year

It’s that time of the year again! When you can get yāsuì qián (red envelopes for warding off old age or bad luck) from older/close…

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Top 8 Online Asian Grocery Stores

Hey Everyone! It’s getting cold and sometimes you just don’t want to pull yourself out of your warm, cozy home to go grocery shopping. So…

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Red Envelopes in Chinese Culture

Hey Everyone! Happy Fall! Can’t believe how fast time flies! I thought it’d be cool sharing various tidbits about Chinese culture as the holidays are…

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