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How has a humble rice cake with three simple ingredients (rice, mung bean, and pork) come to symbolize Tet, the most celebrated …..

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If you live in southern California you know that tamales are a Christmas tradition, and being of Hispanic origin is not a …..

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December 1st marks the beginning of Hanukkah and the eight-day Festival of Lights celebration.The Hanukkah ritual of lighting the menorah at sundown commemorates the …..

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Turkey recipes abound and its officially countdown time to the big day! I’ve ordered my Mary’s Free Range organic turkey – all …..

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Shari Bonnin is a talented jewelry and clothing designer from Orange, CA and our November Mom of the Month. I knew Shari …..

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Bebe Loves Okazu

This month’s Guest Blogger and Mom is Judy of Bebe Love Okazu : An Asian-American Journey of Cultural Traditions Through Food.  Just …..

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Chúc mừng năm mới

That, of course, is “Happy New Year” in Vietnamese. (I was in Little Saigon – Westminster, CA) This is Happy New Year …..

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Tamales: Preserving Traditions Through Cooking

In southern California, with its widespread Latin cultural influences,  tamales are a Christmas tradition, even for those of non-Hispanic origins. You’ll find …..

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Preserving Holiday Traditions through Cooking

Having lived in California for 28 years with no family at all to celebrate holidays with, I firmly believe in the importance …..

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