Melting Pot: Stories and Recipes from a Chinese American Daydreamer

Product Description

Memoir meets cookbook in this unique collection of traditional comfort foods. Coming of age as a second-generation Chinese American, Samantha Mui had a distinct upbringing that has shaped this variety of popular Eastern and Western dishes. As a young woman balancing two cultures, Mui found her identity in the kitchen. Influenced by the women in her life and her own travels, her dishes are simple and nostalgic, imbued with both her cultural and personal flair.

Review

“Melting Pot is an enchanting story of food and recipes that showcases Mui’s unique journey and transformation from the child of immigrant parents into a strong culinary artist. Using accessible ingredients and simple techniques, Mui recreates dishes that are packed with flavors reminiscent of home, and can be replicated in any home cook’s kitchen. It’s a book I’ll be keeping on my kitchen shelf.” – Grace Keh, author of Food Lovers’ Guide to San Francisco
“Melting Pot isn’t just a cookbook-it’s a heartfelt, delicious journey and coming together of East and West guided by Mui’s warm, authentic, and relatable voice. You will magically be transported from the page into Mui’s kitchen and guided on a wonderful culinary journey to feed your stomach and soul. A delightful read you will want to devour cover to cover!” – Dion Lim, anchor-reporter at ABC7 in San Francisco and author of Make Your Moment

About the Author

Samantha Mui is a native of the California Bay Area. A former culinary student and current food blogger, she has worked in and out of the food industry for more than a decade. Her cooking style is inspired by her travels abroad where she has experienced culture through cuisine. She has been a guest on the Bay Area TV show Check, Please! You can see what she’s cooking up on her blog and elsewhere.

Hannah Mendenhall Schmuck is a San Francisco Bay Area graphic designer and photographer who provides freelance services in the lifestyle, culinary, and fashion industries.

Julianne Bigler is a copywriter, editor, and creative writer. She lives in San Diego.