My @beardfoundation award medals just arrived and I am freaking out all over again! I was not able to go to the awards because I was busy getting married and I found out I won right before putting on my wedding dress. So it was really difficult for me to process my emotions that day because so much was happening all at once. For the last month, winning these awards felt unreal, but holding these medals today make me so emotional. I haven’t been able to say this, but I’m proud of myself. I’m proud to be Chinese American, I’m proud to be from an immigrant family that shares their love through food, and I’m proud that the stories and recipes I’ve held so dear were embraced by so many around the world. Chinese baking means so much to so many and it deserves all the spotlights and recognition. When I first started writing my book, I had very humble goals sharing the culture of Chinese baking as respectfully as I could and to sell a good amount of copies. Everything Mooncakes and Milk Bread has accomplished has been beyond my wildest dreams. I hope this book inspires YOU and reminds YOU that your voice and your perspective matter and that you’re the best person to share. Let’s continue to diversify our bookshelves and what we make in the kitchen. Love you all! Oh and I’ll be doing an IG live 7/14 at 11:30am pst where I’ll be making egg tarts and talking about the awards/wedding day/this cookbook/next book! Catch up with you then!