Hey Reader!

In the spirit of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, I’ve been diving deep into the flavors, stories, and history behind some of our favorite dishes—and I have two exciting updates to share:

🍯 NEW RECIPE UPDATE:​
Your beloved Air-Fried Hot Honey Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry just got an upgrade! More umami. More crunch. More fusion magic.

It’s still packed with that sweet-heat punch and now even easier to make on a weeknight. Go check out the refreshed recipe and let me know what you think—I’d love to hear how you make it your own!

👉 Check out the updated recipe​

📖 FEATURED ARTICLE: The Transformation of American Chinese Cuisine​
Ever wondered how dishes like sesame chicken and General Tso’s became American staples? This month, I’ve added new research and insights to our ongoing article exploring how immigration waves—from Taiwanese students to Fuzhounese restaurateurs—shaped the menus we see across the U.S. today. It's a blend of culinary anthropology and food geekery, just how we like it.

👉 Read the updated article​

💬 As always, my mission is to celebrate global cuisine, uncover the stories behind the flavors, and nerd out with people who love learning through food.
I’d love your feedback—on the recipe, the article, or what global dishes you want to explore next. Hit reply or leave a comment on the blog!

More deep dives are coming your way all month in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month — so stay tuned for bold flavors, rich histories, and meaningful bites.

With appreciation and spice,
​Chef Maika​
​Your Global Cuisine Nerd-in-Chief

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Welcome! Hi! I'm Chef Maika, a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, ​and culinary educator. My goal is to create, educate, and discover tools that ​will bring the joy and passion of global cuisine to food enthusiasts ​and home cooks through exploration, experimentation, and tasting.

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