Ever reminisce about the events that made you who you are today? An accomplished creative consultant, Ping Lin, reflects on her experiences as an immigrant going back to school, this time in the United States.
First day of school. Fresh off the boat. Literally. My sister and I had just arrived in the United States a few days ago. Back home in Taiwan, my sister was always one of the top five students in her academic classes, but as for me-well, I was a …

Peppermint Bark
Ingredients:

Crushed candy canes (1 cup)
White chocolate (2 lbs)

Cook time: 10 minutes
Yield: approx. 2 lbs. of candy
1. Put candy canes in a plastic bag and pound with a hammer or rolling pin until all canes are broken into small pieces.
2. Melt chocolate in a pan.
3. Combine candy cane pieces with chocolate.
4. Pour mixture onto a cookie sheet layered with wax paper.
5. Place in the refrigerator for 45 minutes or until firm.
6. Remove from cookie sheet and break into pieces.
Eggnog (family-friendly)
Ingredients:

6 fresh eggs
1 cup sugar
2 cups …