Join Natalie Keng, Georgia's own Chinese Southern Belle, award-winning entrepreneur, home chef, writer, and foodie influencer for a fun and unique international shopping and dim sum tasting experience! * Curious, overwhelmed or intimidated by Asian markets? * Want to learn about popular Asian produce, products and snacks? * Would you like a taste and cultural introduction ... Continue Reading
Earth Day Every Day: Grains of Wisdom: Sustainable Rice Cultivation
When most of us think of rice fields, we vision expanses of flooded rice patties, Asian peasants with traditional conical hats, knee-deep in muddy waters, planting rows upon rows of seedlings...There is a movement a-field that is impacting how rice is grown around the world for the better. S.R.I. (system of rice intensification) is a sustainable method of growing rice that ... Continue Reading
Black History, Our History: Remembrance, Inspiration and Stories from the South
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
Chinese Lunar New Year Traditions: Lucky Dumplings and Longevity Vigil
Chinese Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in China and is celebrated in several other Asian countries like Vietnam. Festive traditions and beliefs include:Lunar New Year's Eve and New Year's Day feature family rituals like a night of unity, reunion, harmony, and paying respects to ancestors. Kind of like Thanksgiving, Christmas and Rockin' Eve all rolled into ... Continue Reading
Fun Foodie Experience: Chinese Lunar New Year Cultural Dinner 2019
Join Natalie and Margaret for a fun, relaxing and oh, so tasty, evening out to celebrate the Year of the Earth Pig at their 8th Annual Chinese Lunar New Year Cultural Tasting Dinner! New Year Traditions, New Friends, Good Food! Recover and rejuvenate from holiday shopping and bling frenzy. Take a break from the cold weather with warm smiles and a warm tummy.Come one or ... Continue Reading