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Salads in the summertime are so common, but have you tried a Chinese salad? This delicious, garlicky, crunchy salad is a must have for those hot summer days! The cooling cucumbers along with the black vinegar makes this salad a refreshing appetizer or snack throughout the day.  What is black fungus mushroom? This mushroom is packed with fiber and rich in antioxidants. It is crunchy and takes on whatever flavour you add it in. It is usually dried and require rehydrating. Black fungus mushroom has a hard root so make sure you cut around it and discard the root.   ...

Nancy's IG is one of my favourites. She's always making delicious food that inspires so many to try out Chinese recipes. Learn more about Nancy below.   1. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do? Nancy is a finance professional, Mommy and Content Creator based Vancouver, BC, Canada. Nancy is not vegan but she loves making vegan plant-based Chinese food that even carnivores crave. On Nomss.com, Nancy showcases her love for modern Chinese cooking, Asian inspired recipes and healthy vegan / vegetarian / plant-based substitutes focused on healthy family, wellness and sustainability.   2....

If you've been following along on our IG, you'll know we have some pretty awesome photos of our products. Jasmine is the skilled photographer behind some of those images! Continue reading to learn more about what being “Filipino-Canadian” means to her!   1. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do? My name is Jasmine and I’m a photographer and creative consultant based in (so-called) Vancouver. I have been working with small, local businesses since 2017 for product and lifestyle photography, helping elevate their online presence through impactful visual storytelling. I find deep joy in travelling,...

Lorraine is the Executive Director of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Vancouver's Chinatown. She has been a big supporter of kyth + kyn and we can't thank her enough! Read on to learn more about Lorraine!  1. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do? I’m Lorraine Lowe, Executive Director of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Vancouver’s Historic Chinatown. I was born and raised in South East Vancouver with ancestral roots from Toishan, Guanghai China. My Grandfather, Low Hay Hue, first arrived here in 1913 Canada to help build the CPR,...