I am a writer, psychologist and teacher. I'm a mother of two of the most wonderful kids in the world. A foodie, but not a food snob, I believe in the potency of a good meal. Good food not only nourishes the body but also feeds the soul. I believe that there is an invisible energy imparted by the cook onto the food that is shared and so home cooking is rich in vitamin L (love!). My cooking is inspired by my Chinese and Filipino heritage, complemented with my marriage to an American and enriched by living in Japan.