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Red Pocket Money
I’ve always loved the tradition of red pocket money as a kid, it was a great way to get extra money during the year. Although it would have been m...
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Learning a Second Language- Tips & Tricks
Now that we are too old for our mandarin immersion preschool (we are so sad!), we have to make a lot more of an effort to keep cultivating a love f...
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Hot Pot | bubble bubble
Hot pot is a fun and delicious way to have a meal and get caught up with family and friends. You will have to put in a little effort to make your ...
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Congee (aka Jook, Xi Fan, Rice Porridge)
Congee, also known as jook, xi fan or rice porridge, is similar to what a chicken noodle soup is—a warm, comforting and flavorful meal. Although y...
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Our Favorite Noodle Dishes (slurp!)
S-L-U-R-P. We love noodles and I wish I could make all of these dishes successfully but have only mastered a few. Our usual order when eating out...
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Diverse Children's Books
Similar to diverse toys, we also love to read diverse children’s books! Here is a list of our favorites that we’ve discovered at the library.
Cul...
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Taiwan Night Market Food Faves
Everyone loves a good night market. It’s like a stationary food truck festival, a bustling market of delicious food. When visiting Taiwan, we try...
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Mid Autumn Festival & Mooncakes
The Mid Autumn Festival (aka the Moon Festival) is a harvest festival where mooncakes are the featured pastry of the party. It is a time where fam...
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We're Wild About Rice
We love rice. Sometimes my son will just ask for plain rice for dinner (which is frustrating if we’re trying to get him to eat his main entrée!). ...
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Asian Bakery Checklist
I love a good bakery. It’s one of my favorite places to explore when traveling to a new country—sweet and savory carbs always hit the spot. Livin...
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Asian Breakfast- My Favorite Meal
One of my favorite meals when going back to visit Taiwan is breakfast. It is a meal that incorporates every single one of my favorite types of foo...
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Dim Sum Yum | Delicious Must Haves
Going to dim sum (or yum cha) is the best weekend treat. It’s surprising how all the little dishes can fill you up. So we’re going to break it do...
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