EXCLUSIVE: Ming-Na Wen yesterday received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and today she’s teamed with Compelling Pictures on a doc series about Asian-American food culture. In The Sweet …
) will take a celebrity guest on a deep dive into a subsection of the Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander community through its relationship with food.
By sampling dishes and recipes, they will unpack the history and cultural hardships endured by each immigration story, highlighting heroic characters and dispelling myths. They will also look to unravel cultural stereotypes and reveal of the history of each distinct group fought for their place in American society.
Ming-Na grew up around her family’s Chinese restaurant in Pittsburg, PA and has kept a fascination with Asian-American cuisine into adulthood. She is due to release her first cookbook in 2024. “My parents were foodies before that label was invented,” said Ming-Na. “Their passion for food became my passion. The incredible meals they made not only nourished my body, their food enriched my understanding and appreciation for my Chinese culture and heritage. Later in life, I became fascinated with the connection food offered to people from different backgrounds.
“Food affects us on every level and generates emotions, memories and lessons about other cultures. I am excited to collaborate with Steven Garcia and his team at Compelling Pictures to explore the vastness of Asian cuisines. We share the same passion to spotlight the histories of these dishes and stories of how they became part of America’s culinary landscape.”
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