Siomai At Mei Li Wah

Many Filipinos were heartbroken when Mei Lah Wah, the siopao place on Bayard St in Chinatown was closed by the Department of Health. And no doubt they were thrilled when it was reopened a couple of months ago as Mei Li Wah, with mostly the same menu, but with young waiters and waitresses. [...]

Cooking During The Depresssion

Marita found this delightful series of videos about Clara, a 93 year-old woman who talks about the dishes she had as a child during the Great Depression.  I hope Marita and I are as sharp and as full of life as this dear woman when (and if?) we get to be her age.  Most of the [...]