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BLOG: Foods I used to hate, and now love — Bitter melon, goji berries, durian, Formosa shredded pork, even milk

October 4, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY “Grandma, please don‘t make bitter melons for dinner,” I begged my grandmother as a child. “It tastes so bitter, I can’t swallow it.” “Bitter melon is good for you,“ said grandma. “You will cherish them when you get older.” “How do you know?” I wanted to say, but never […]

Filed Under: Feature stories, Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2018, BITTER MELON, CONDENSED MILK, DURIAN, FORMOSA PORK FU, GOJI BERRIES, Publisher's Blog, VOL 37 NO 41 | OCTOBER 6 - OCTOBER 12

BLOG: 9 irrational voting motives: Do any apply to you?

July 26, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY There are many reasons why people vote. Beyond our civic duty, it can also reveal stupid, biased, laughable, and sometimes, dark motives. Many voters might share those motives which I am listing below. Voting decisions are complex, subjective, and emotional because of your life experiences and background. Ask yourself: […]

Filed Under: Feature stories, Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2018, Publisher's Blog, VOL 37 NO 31 | JULY 28 - AUGUST 3

BLOG: World travelers’ tips: What essentials to pack?

July 5, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Packing smart is often my goal when I travel. Listen to world travelers and you’ll find some helpful hints to make your trip more enjoyable and stress-free. My list of world travelers in this article showcases some prominent members of our region. Port of Seattle Executive Director Stephen Metruck […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2018, Debadutta Dash, Marilyn Strickland, Mona Lee Locke, Publisher's Blog, SHAUNTA HYDE, STEPHEN METRUCK, VOL 37 NO 28 | JULY 7 - JULY 13

BLOG: How the World Cup saved my husband

June 28, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY When the World Cup began on June 14, it was a horrible day for my family. My husband’s supposed minor surgery became a major operation, which took more than three hours. To remove his appendix, it involved a technique called laparoscopic appendectomy, mainly three incisions, one umbilical and two […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2018, Publisher's Blog, South Korea, VOL 37 NO 27 | JUNE 30 - JULY 6, WORLD CUP 2018, japan

BLOG: What Panama Canal says about America

April 12, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Some travel to escape, others to refresh themselves. Those are my goals, too. I am not hunting for inspiration. But my recent trip to the Panama Canal was quite inspiring. My appreciation towards the United States peaks, not on Thanksgiving Day or July 4 — it’s when I travel […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2018, Panama Canal, Publisher's Blog, VOL 37 NO 16 | APRIL 14 - APRIL 20

BLOG: Be Your Own Boss — What businesses should you start?

March 8, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY So you want to be an entrepreneur, but have no idea what business to get into. I can name over 50 businesses being killed or hurt by the internet. Are there any businesses that give you a decent chance at success? Even though the business you choose might not […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2018, Publisher's Blog, VOL 37 NO 11 | MARCH 10 - MARCH 16

BLOG: Embracing red, white, and blue

February 22, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Man-Tzu Tuan of Taiwan was fired from her job at a Chinese restaurant outside Sydney, Australia, after she told her boss that Taiwan is not a part of China, according to a New York Times article on Feb. 19. The Taiwan-China relations in Australia could raise a similar issue […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2018, Publisher's Blog, VOL 37 NO 9 | FEBRUARY 24 - MARCH 2

BLOG: Eat fish, luck will follow — Fish traditions in my family

February 8, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Fish is a must when we celebrate the Lunar New Year. In Asian cultures, fish is a symbol of abundance and wealth. The challenge for many non-Asians is, how do you cook it to get the full benefits of being lucky? You can also try raising koi. In Chinese […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2018, Publisher's Blog, VOL 37 NO 7 | FEBRUARY 10 - FEBRUARY 16

BLOG: Dream teams help small businesses to succeed — Too good to be true, but it’s true!

June 1, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Small businesses often face tough challenges and at times, they don’t know where to seek help.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2017, ANDREANO FARINAS, Brian Myers, CELEBRITY GOURMET VENTURES, DAVID JONES, DONNA MOODIE, GINA XIAO, GORILLA GRAPHICS, JAE SO, JAMIE FENDER, JEN NORTON, KAREN JOHNSTON, LIZ TINKHAM, MARJORIE RESTAURANT, Michael Verchot, ODETTE D'ANIELLO, PALACE KOREAN BBQ, Publisher's Blog, SISTER'S BAKING COMPANY, TERESA LING, THE CONSULTING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER, THE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND, ULI FAMOUS SAUSAGE, VOL 36 NO 23 | JUNE 3 - JUNE 9, WILFREDO T. TUTOL

BLOG: A wedding to emulate

May 25, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The lavish wedding of Pippa, Princess Kate Middleton’s sister, was held on the same day as our nephew’s modest wedding — on May 20. While Andy’s wedding might have been much smaller, it was hilarious and touching. I never cry at weddings, but I did during this one. There […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2017, ANDY, Publisher's Blog, VOL 36 NO 22 | MAY 27 - JUNE 2

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