When my mom told me about a new dim sum place in downtown Chicago, I insisted we try it. Yum Cha Dim Sum Parlor is tucked away behind Randolph Street, but when we arrived the area was hopping with office workers and families on vacation.I wasn't sure what to expect, but that … [Read more...]
Photo Friday
With just under two months until the publication date of GOOD CHINESE WIFE, I thought I'd post this photo of my wedding rings from that marriage.I actually just recovered these rings after tucking them under a bathroom sink for seven years and completely forgetting what I'd … [Read more...]
GoodReads giveaway!
I was updating my GoodReads account and noticed that GOOD CHINESE WIFE has a giveaway from now until 29 July! If you live in the US or Canada, you can enter the contest for free to win one of ten copies of the final … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year with a Macanese Twist
For Chinese New Year, I had grand plans to take my husband Tom and number one son to a newish Macanese restaurant in Chicago--Fat Rice. With the babysitter lined up and the afternoon cleared of any diversions that would keep the little kids up past their bedtime, we were all … [Read more...]
Book of the week–Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas
When my friend Wendy told me about a new children's book set during the Chinese New Year, I immediately searched it out and bought a copy.Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas (Charlesbridge, 2014) by Natasha Yim and illustrated by Grace Zong, is not only perfect for my little kids … [Read more...]
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