This press release was issued by the US Census Bureau in March. As of July 2004, there were 14 million Asians in the US. It is projected that by 2050 Asians will comprise 8% of the population.
And some statistics found in another, related press release,
Asian-Owned Businesses
* There were […]
Filipino child punished in Canada for table manners
A Filipino child was punished for his table manners? Because he chose to use a spoon and fork? In what century are we living? This news is just shocking to me. That this could happen within the context of a modern school where cultures […]
A recipe for Avocado and Tofu Salad from Lynne Char Bennett.
The Akron Beacon Journal offers a recipe for Vegetable Bhajis based on a cream puff recipe.
Noodles with Mushrooms and Spinach from the Lansing State Journal — a vegetarian take on the Chinese classic
Another Recipe from Lansing State Journal, this time for Coconut-Peanut Sauce, which they […]
A History Lesson: The Chinese Restaurant in America: Learn just how “American” this institution is, the ubiquitous Chinese restaurant found in practically every corner of America’s streets. Cynthia Little of the Atwater Kent Museum in Philadelphia even calls it “as American as apple pie”. The corresponding exhibit runs until September 10. […]
I just read this lovely article by John Birdsall, where he writes about the cultural gaps that are bridged when we partake of a dish that’s “foreign” to us — the story at the end is rather touching, as he recounts a breakfast of dinuguan and rice given to him by someone he now calls […]
How does McDonald’s “infiltrate” Asian cuisines that are far from being burger-and-fries-oriented? The secrets revealed… here.
T&T Supermarket opens another branch, this time in Surrey, BC (Canada).
The Star has a new listing of restaurants to check out in Kuala Lumpur. Be sure to stop by Ruth’s Let’s Visit Asia if you do plan on […]
It’s been a while since I last posted on the avian flu. Last weekend while traveling I saw several articles in mags and newspapers forecasting that the Avian flu is just waiting to hit the US, and that it *is* going to happen, it’s only a matter of time. I have no intention […]
Weight Watchers Smart Ones Sirloin Beef and Asian Style Vegetables
I wonder what “Asian-style vegetables” are? They’re not Asian but pretend to be? LOL.
Lean Cuisine Asian Style Potstickers - may have hard bits of plastic in them. Yikes! One more reason why we should make our own potstickers.
Source: USDA Food Safety […]
Sinulog is an annual celebration held in Cebu, Philippines.
From the official website:
Sinulog is a dance ritual in honor of the miraculous image of the Santo Niño. The dance moves two steps forward and one step backward to the sound of the drums. This resembles the current (Sulog) of what was then known as Cebu’s Pahina […]
Foodex 2006 - Japan’s 31st International Food and Beverage Exhibition, will be held March 14-17, 2006 at Makuhari Messe (Halls 1-8). For the trade only.
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