Even though I’m currently on summer break, there has rarely been a day where I can take a real break. At this point in my life, I’m an extreme busybody and rarely have even a few minutes to relax. And ironically, when I do have a rare moment of peace, I feel guilty that I’m wasting time instead of doing something productive. As one can probably tell, I am a […]
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The Benefits of Bitter Melon
Ever since I was little, my grandma has cooked her famous dish of bitter melon for my family. She would bring out a plate containing thin slices of bitter melon and we would eat it with a side of white rice. Back then, I had never heard of bitter melon because we referred to it solely as “kǔ guā” (which means bitter melon in Chinese). Until I was in high […]