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Tea Eggs and Jane Eyre

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Favorite Snacks: From Taiwan to Georgia What are my mom's favorite snacks? Marbled tea eggs, Georgia boiled peanuts (a bit messy, but good, have to hold book in lap) and beef jerky! Tea eggs bring back memories of Taiwan where she grew up. "It was my after-school snack." All the students would head down the street to the corner convenience store.  There you'd find a simmering ... Continue Reading

Black History, Our History: Remembrance, Inspiration and Stories from the South

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One Month Isn't Enough Whenever a "month" rolls around to celebrate a "minority group" like "Black History Month", "Women's History Month", "Latino History Month" or "Asian History Month,"  I feel ambivalent and torn. A little bit like Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. Special and inspiring, yet woefully inadequate and kind of cheap. One day, one month to recognize and ... Continue Reading

What the Falooda? Mochi Sweet Sticky Rice Treats and Burmese Sundaes

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Maybe you've heard of mochi-flavored ice cream, or mochi green tea, but what exactly is mochi? Mochi are cute, super sticky rice cakes that are often eaten around celebrations, like New Year's. Mochi can be filled with sesame paste or sweet red beans and be a source of protein and minerals. Mochi is made with glutinous rice that is first steamed then pounded and molded into the ... Continue Reading

Who Counts as a Real Southerner?

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“Oh, but you’re not a real Southerner,” she exclaimed with a wave of her hand and a laugh.  “Your ancestors came from CHINA!”  I had just bumped into a woman outside the pizza shop who knew my sister.  She loved hearing about my cooking classes and tours connecting food and culture which highlight the best of East, West and the Deep South. Noticing my puzzled look, she ... Continue Reading