Food is universal. It is
comfort. It brings back memories of travels, of childhood, of family
traditions. When all else fails, no matter how different I might be
from someone I know, we can always connect through food. If you have
a spirit of adventure but limited funds and time for travel, food is
a great way to connect to a country's culture.
I feel that trying a new
recipe, experimenting with my own dishes, and going out to
restaurants is in itself a form of adventure. As someone that always
needs to be trying something new, through food I can transport myself
to an exotic locale without the exorbitant international travel fees.
It seems odd to find a
plethora of restaurants and a variety of food to try in a desert,
a place typically associated with wide open land and limited
resources. But much like its namesake, the Phoenix area has risen
from humble beginnings to become a sizeable metropolitan area. The
food scene here might not be as large as say, LA or NYC, but we do
have very notable restaurants and a variety of regional and ethnic
cuisines.
I've always loved food,
whether it's making it myself or going out to a restaurant. As a kid
I'd help my mom make traditional Taiwanese dishes. For her it was a
labor of love and a way to connect with her homeland. Since we rarely
went back to Taiwan, it was also a way for me to connect with my
heritage and part of my culture.
What's my style of cooking?
I like to try everything. I'm not afraid to experiment with
ingredients. I like to put a twist on some classic cuisines.
Sometimes I'll substitute ingredients that I might find in my pantry.
Cooking does not always have to follow a cookie-cutter mold.
I hope you enjoy my
culinary tour and adventures!
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