To Asia, with Love
I feel a sense of kinship with Hetty McKinnon. Not because I am a bestselling author of four cookbooks, an immigrant from Asia who grew up in Australia, or a successful podcaster. But because, with some pretty good storytelling and a happy coincidence, she managed to recreate one of my fondest food experiences. Said meal (follow the link to the recipe) was had in Tokyo’s famous Shinjuku district and it’s a preview of the author’s love letter to Asian cuisine. A deeply personal, moving, and delicious look into the food her ancestors, her mother, and Hetty herself grew up with, "To Asia, with Love: Everyday Asian Recipes and Stories from the Heart" pays homage to an entire continent’s traditions. It tells story through timeless recipes — made relevant for a new generation of readers — even a middling home chef like me can recreate. Her vegetable-first, fresh produce-focused mission is clear, but so is the conversation this work is bound to initiate on cooking from the heart.
All books in the Nourishing Library have been chosen by our editors. When you buy one via our Bookshop link, Roundglass may earn a commission.
