Thanks to the Menlo Park Library for inviting me to do a Hakka demo. The staff provided a great support system and venue. To my great surprise, I found that the room’s walls were decorated with Sunset posters–just like my old work home not far away.

The audience was the best ever! I appreciated their questions, attention, and interest. Also many thanks to my friends who came out to support me. After putting in so much time and effort in preparing a cooking demo and talk, it is so rewarding when a sizeable audience shows up to hear what you have to say.  I cooked four dishes: Steeped Chicken Breasts, Noodles and Chicken with Fresh Ginger-Onion Sauce, Stir-fried Long Beans and Pork, and Stir-fried Pork and Tofu Hash. They ate it all.

Check out your local public library. They host an amazing array of free activities and events such as jazz concerts, craft workshops, dance performance, author’s talks, and movies. It’s the best deal for educational and entertaining events.