Can food be the catalyst for acceptance of diversity and a greater understanding between races? I’ve spent my adult life trying to prove this true; my story-telling and cooking demonstrations are also a journal of my journey.As the third daughter (considered unlucky in a Chinese family), I consider myself lucky to be born closer to Canton, Georgia than Canton, China. My parents ... Continue Reading
Opening Minds, One Mouth at a Time: Confronting COVID Bigotry, Supporting Women of Color
Award-winning chef, entrepreneur, writer, and advocate are just some of the hats Natalie Keng wears. Keng’s Chinese Southern Belle (chinesesouthernbelle.com) is a multi-faceted business that uses food to build healthy, sustainable communities, support diversity, and strong local economies. Along with her beloved mom, Margaret, the Atlanta native offers cooking classes, ... 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
Celebrate LOVE all year long! Get Saucy with Her/Him/Y’All: You’re MY SWEET HOTTIE and YOU SAUCY THING!
Celebrate LOVE all month February, why not? Love was NOT cancelled. Our natural, local, versatile cooking sauce blends are family recipes and perfect for anyone who likes to cook, doesn't cook or just too busy or tired but still want to eat delicious and healthy! So versatile and easy for dipping, dressings, stir fry and marinades! Everyone loves them! *Flavor of Georgia ... Continue Reading
Asian Supermarket Tour + Dim Sum 101
Eat, Shop & Explore: Asian Supermarket Tour + Dim Sum 101 * 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 “Dim Sum 101” (Asian Cantonese tapas) with Natalie as your host and guide? * Do you enjoy new eating, cultural, travel and shopping ... Continue Reading