Jiao Zi Time, Finally

Jiao Zi Time, Finally

My kids had been asking when we could make Chinese dumplings again, but since mine never stay together, I didn’t see how I could teach them. And then it finally happened! Their Chinese tutor agreed to help them make jioa zi, our all-time favourite Chinese dish....
3 Things I Love About Christmas In China

3 Things I Love About Christmas In China

Are you starting to feel like Christmas is long gone? Maybe I would be, except here Christmas ushers in another holiday. Chinese New Year. It’s later than usual this year, as it follows the Lunar Calendar and the big day is next week, on the 19th. We’ve had a full few...
Our Community

Our Community

Traveling for five out of twelve months has made for an unusual year. We are excited to be ‘home’ and although we moved in a year ago, feel like we are still getting settled. At least Brian and I do. While traveling across Canada and staying in several people’s...
4 Filet-O-Fish, Please

4 Filet-O-Fish, Please

I had put off going to McDonald’s for as long as possible, knowing that I wouldn’t be able to order the Mediterranean wrap that I had enjoyed in Canada. With no McCafe, options are limited but I had no idea how limited when I agreed to take my kids there for supper....

The Minority

minority  noun : a part of a population differing from others in some characteristics and often subjected to differential treatment                               Merriam-Webster   When the flight attendant called for families with children to board the flight to...