In this episode, we get to know Joy Huang, one of the founders and moderators for the Taiwanese Home Cooking Facebook group. She started her food blog, The Cooking of Joy, because she was inspired to document her mom's Taiwanese dishes. This hobby continued to grow and now you can find her work on Instagram at @joyosity where she is known for her artistic take on baked goods. We asked Joy to share her early influences, tips for food photography, and some of the most lively topics discussed in the Facebook group of over 35,000 people who love to make Taiwanese food.
Featuring Joy Huang:
- The Cooking of Joy blog: www.cookingofjoy.com
- @joyosity and #thecookingofjoy on Instagram
- Taiwanese Home Cooking Facebook Group
Resources mentioned:
- Joy Huang on Some Good News by John Krasinski, Bon Appetit, and Food52
- Taiwanese Restaurant Recommendations around the world (Google MyMap)
- Joy’s guide to making bread including her sourdough recipe
- Joy’s beef noodle soup (niu rou mian) recipe (original, latest)
- Joy’s recipes for various dumplings
- Taiwanese American Foundation (TAF) summer conference
- Boston Organics produce delivery
- Jocelyn Shyong’s homemade pineapple cakes in the Boston area (must be in Facebook Group), or @jjcookery on Instagram
- Eric Sze on Munchies YouTube on white pepper in Taiwanese food and five-spice too
Cover art photo credits: Joy Huang
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