The Burke Museum celebrated its grand opening in October with a new building. On its opening day, I was there, searching for my favorite pieces.
BLOG: My 6 healthy snacks
My biggest companion, besides my family and work, is food. I snack constantly. My snacks yield not only fewer calories, they taste awesome and provide health benefits. Here is my list.
BLOG: What should you be thankful for this year? — Creative ways to express gratitude
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Have you ever thought about thanking those who wished that you would fail? Maybe, you should. In my high school senior year, my history […]
BLOG: Good news means no Trump news
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY A few days of news, without President Trump in much of the headlines, are a good thing. The late Sen. John McCain stole the […]
BLOG: Conquering the MSG syndrome
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY MSG — monosodium glutamate, flavor enhancer for Asian foods — is sort of my oppressor. I know you readers would be shocked that I, […]
BLOG: The Asian (food) invasion
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Imagine dining in a Seattle restaurant, but you can order only steaks, fish and chips, or chicken breast. Would you be inclined to eat […]
BLOG: The king of Lunar New Year feasts
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The highlight of my family’s Lunar New Year feasts have always been the chicken. Why chicken? It’s never duck, goose, lobster, or beef. The […]
BLOG: A good year for Asian Americans in politics
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY It’s been an amazing year for Asian Americans in politics. Bruce Harrell, Seattle City Council President, who ran for mayor four years ago, became […]
BLOG: Behind the scenes — My weapons for battling crises (Part 3)
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The crises at the Northwest Asian Weekly never ends. One hit us as recently as last week — on Oct. 5, a day before […]
BLOG: Want to visit Buckingham Palace? It’s easy.
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Imagine yourself walking through the Ambassadors’ Entrance, the main entrance of Buckingham Palace, standing in line for the red-carpeted Grand Staircase and admiring Queen […]