On an Air France flight to Paris a few months ago, I got talking to our flight attendant as the plane was landing. When he learned we were staying at the Hotel Beaumarchais, he raved about a restaurant on the same street.I think we found that restaurant! It was run by two … [Read more...]
Hey Hey Canteen
I took Jake to college last week on a whirlwind trip to New York. We left on a 6am flight and I returned on the last flight of the evening. It was sunny and warm and a perfect day for settling into his dorm and doing some last minute shopping.Since Jake had to be at a 4pm … [Read more...]
Inside Una Brava Moglie Cinese
When the Italian translation of Good Chinese Wife came out, I quickly ordered one from Amazon Italy. Una Brava Moglie Cinese had more or less the same cover as the English original, so I wasn't expecting this edition to be much different from the first.But when my parcel … [Read more...]
Happy 2nd Book Anniversary!
Today marks the second year since my publication date for Good Chinese Wife!Although the hype around many books tapers off after a year, I've been happy with the continued interest in Good Chinese Wife. Since last July 29th, which marked the first anniversary, I've … [Read more...]
A taste of the Philippines
Yesterday, my mom, family, friends, and I attended a fun and informative program at Chicago's Field Museum about the Philippines and food. The Field Museum is one of Chicago's great gems, but it doesn't have a permanent exhibit dedicated to the Philippines. What it does have is … [Read more...]
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