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Warm greetings to you during this season of celebration and new beginnings. Read More »
Reigniting Linsanity // Chinatown Thanksgiving Turkeys // Who Is Michael Jang?
Happy all the holidays to you, as I've taken to saying. I hope your family is happy, healthy and together. Read More »
The Boba Generation // HK-Style French Toast // Singles Day in China
This past Monday, we celebrated two holidays concurrently: Veterans Day in America and Singles Day in China. Read More »
HK Protests Reach America // Spooky Halloween Tales // Understanding Autism
Happy Halloween! I hope all of our kiddos have an exciting time out trick-or-treating this year. Read More »
Celebrate
How to Spot Dragon and Lion Dances at Chinese New Year
Traditional dragon and lion dances are indispensable parts of community celebrations during Chinese New Year. Read More »
How to Celebrate Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also referred to as Lunar New Year, is the most important holiday on the Chinese calendar. Read More »
How to Plan a Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner
Sumptuous and abundant, the family reunion dinner served on Chinese New Year's Eve is undeniably a highlight of the entire holiday season. Read More »
How to Celebrate the Hungry Ghost Festival
The Hungry Ghost Festival, also known as the Zhongyuan Festival, marks the time of year when the deceased are believed to visit the living. Read More »
Create
How To Make Fish and Cilantro Soup
Requiring only 15 minutes from start to finish, this flavorful soup (and others like it) makes the perfect weeknight meal. Read More »
How to Become a Go-To Classroom Parent for Chinese Culture
6 simple tips for contributing your cultural expertise in your child's classroom at school. Read More »
How To Make Kung Pao Chicken
When Friday night rolls around and the Chinese restaurant menu beckons, consider making this takeout staple at home instead. Read More »
How To Make Traditional Lotus Seed Mooncakes
Compared with the store-bought alternative, homemade mooncakes are well worth the effort. Read More »
Inspire
Crafting Culturally-Inspired Beers at Lucky Envelope Brewing
Barry Chan reflects on brewing beers with Chinese ingredients and building a business that incorporates cultural influences. Read More »
10 of My Favorite Non-Profits Serving the Chinese American Community
Identifying community non-profits to support is a meaningful way to commemorate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Read More »
Best Children’s Books About Chinese American Life in the Burbs
This collection of books will resonate with any child growing up in the suburbs outside a city with a major Chinatown. Read More »
The Best 3 Book Crash Course About Chinese Culture In America
Sometimes it helps to slow down and read for a moment, before running off to Chinatown, visiting a museum or cooking a big Chinese meal. Read More »
Hi! I'm Wes, a biracial Chinese American dad living in Oakland, California, who left the technology world when my son was born to serve this wonderfully diverse community of Chinese American families. Work with me »
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