Patricia Tanumihardja writes at the intersection of food, history, and culture, drawing from extensive travels and multicultural experiences. Her work, featured in numerous publications, delves into topics ranging from family recipes to detailed guides on growing and preparing diverse produce. With a background managing farmers' markets, Tanumihardja holds a particular fondness for small-scale family farmers and sustainable agriculture. Her narrative approach reflects a deep understanding of global culinary traditions.
In this adorable picture book for fans of Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao and Bilal Cooks Daal, Hiro aspires to make a bowl of ramen as delicious as his dad's-and runs into some surprises on his first attempt!
A picture book biography of the shoemaker Jimmy Choo, tracing his life from his father's workshop in Penang to the runways of London to the halls of Kensington Palace On the island of Penang, Jimmy Choo is born into a family of shoemakers. At his father's side, he learns to make all kinds of shoes--loafers, stilettos, slippers, and more. After learning all he can at home, Jimmy immigrates to London, where he can study shoemaking by day and English by night. Nothing comes easy for newcomer Jimmy, but he works hard until he can launch his own business. At his Lucky Shoes, Jimmy specializes in shoes made just for the customer. Before long, Jimmy starts to make waves in the London fashion scene. One day, he gets a call from a very special customer--Diana, Princess of Wales, wants him to design shoes just for her. And the rest is history! From author Patricia Tanumihardja and New York Times bestselling illustrator Derek Desierto comes a fabulous and engaging picture book biography about Jimmy Choo that is sure to inspire!
Instant Pot Asian Pressure Cooker Meals shows you how to cook all your favorite Asian dishes at home using healthy, inexpensive ingredients and your Instant Pot!In this cookbook, Asian-American food expert Pat Tanumihardja shows you how to buy fresh ingredients, condiments and spices from your local supermarket, farmers market or health food store on a budget, then how to use them to prepare delicious and flavorful Asian dishes using an Instant Pot.The author takes you through all the basics--including making rice and soup stocks--then shows you how to prepare all the popular dishes you love, including:Sweet and Sour Pork (Chinese)Lemon Teriyaki Chicken (Japanese)Kalbijjim Braised Beef Short Ribs (Korean)Chicken Adobo (Filipino)Pho Chicken Noodle Soup (Vietnamese)Pad Thai Rice Noodles (Thai)Red Lentil Dal with Dates and Caramelized Onions (Indian)To round off the menu, Tanumihardja even presents a handful of popular Asian desserts and snacks. Sticky rice with mango or Filipino caramel flan? As the author reveals, everything is possible in your Instant Pot, and this cookbook shows you how to do it!
In this delightful Asian cookbook, you'll learn the secrets of vegetarian and vegan Asian cooking how to blend flavours, textures, aromas and colours to create full-flavored vegetarian dishes that are missing none of the umami normally associated only with meat and dairy