I love rice. I can straight up eat a bowl of rice and be happy. There’s just something about it that’s so magical. Here are a few common types of rice. WHITE RICE When people think of rice, they probably picture a bowl of white, long grain rice. This is rice that has been milled to remove the husk, bran, and germ. In other words, the outer shell, ovary, and embryo have been … [Read more...] about What is Your Favorite Kind of Rice?
Wong Fu Represents Asians in a Favorable Light
Raise your hand if you’re a nice guy! In 2007, Wong Fu Productions released the short film “Just a Nice Guy” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrnK-qPARYI) to play on the phenomenon of being considered no more than “nice guy” and therefore undate-able. Since then, “nice guy/girl” and “nice is never out of style” T-shirts and more have become available for fans to order online … [Read more...] about Wong Fu Represents Asians in a Favorable Light
Please Remove Shoes Before Entering
When I arrive at home, I take off my shoes. When I visit my grandma, I take off my shoes. When I go to a friend’s house, I take off my shoes. When entering someone’s house, the first thing I do: look for a place to put my shoes. I’m so used to it. And for many of us, it’s not even a question. We just do it automatically. We even put a little shoe rack by the door, so it’s … [Read more...] about Please Remove Shoes Before Entering
Don’t Judge a Person by the Color of His Skin
Has anyone ever told you that “your English is pretty good,” not knowing that you were, in fact, born in America? As a third generation Asian-American, I have had to face comments like these for years. Actually, English is my first language, and I do not speak any Asian languages at all. My parents and even my grandparents have spoken English to me my entire life. I was raised … [Read more...] about Don’t Judge a Person by the Color of His Skin