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Often, after easing into conversation with an American, I’ve suddenly been asked where I’m “really” from. Sometimes, they begin guessing what kind of Asian I am, like it’s a game, or they immediately assume that I’m Chinese just because I’m Asian.
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“Food is where the heart is” has always been one of my favorite quotes, as it really does seem to be true for everyone, regardless of who and where they are from. As a Taiwanese-American who lived on the island for eight years, street markets have always been my second home. Even though it has been years since I lived there, the food from those night markets still holds a special place in my heart, as it reminds me of my childhood. Here are three of my favorite desserts, reminiscent of those nights.
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I wish I could give A-Gong more than just my American habits and my Chinese, tainted with my heavy American accent and dotted with English; I wish I could say more.
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Since I was younger, I’ve seen food — Asian food particularly — in the same comforting way I saw my family’s moments at the dinner table, but also as a connection to the life in Taiwan that I had never experienced.
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While the scenery, buildings and food were just like I remembered, everything else changed. In the past 11 years, the city had moved on, and now, it was time for me to make new memories and move on too.
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Four healthcare experts discussed the implementation and feasibility of universal healthcare in the United States at a Berkeley Forum event Thursday.
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It’s easier than it seems: Traditional Taiwanese mochi only requires sweet sticky rice, a bit of warm water and a whole lot of strength.
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What I craved when I came to Taiwan wasn’t a transformative alteration of my cultural identity. What I sought was to locate a missing half of me without losing the other.
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As California continues to confront the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, international UC Berkeley students have the opportunity to build community and receive mentorship with alumni support even thousands of miles from campus.
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Beautiful, bustling and breathtaking, Taiwan is a country home to a rich culture, fantastic food and marvelous people. As I finish my second year at UC Berkeley, I’m left reminiscing about my trip back to Taiwan last summer.
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