Re:Juxtaposed Life

So its Sunday, been a busy few days, and I've officially been back in the US for a little over a week now. So much unpacking and packing to do... Both physically and mentally. Since I've been home I've already been missing the flavors and food of Taiwan, and its not like my grandmother and mother didnt teach me how to cook so I decided I'd pay some homage to the motherland and also... I was craving this over rice. _____________________________________________________________________________ Minced Pork with Marinated Cucumbers 1 Lb Ground Pork 1 Tbsp Minced Ginger 1 Tbsp Fried Shallots 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic 1 Shiitake Mushroom (Dried and reconstituted and minced) 1/4 Cup Marinated Cucumbers (Minced, also I buy a Taiwanese brand) 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce 3 Tbsp Cucumber Marinade 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce (Piau Shiang, by Kimlan) 2 Tbsp Mirin 2 Tbsp Sake 1 Cup Water 1 Tsp Sesame Oil Optional: 1/4 Cup "Thai" Basil torn into bits I...

So I guess, its about time to start laying down some ground work for everything going on in my life. So to start, a little about me. I'm a dual citizen, transplant from Taipei, Taiwan. American born and rasied. Im an artist and a chef. I am gay, and I'm married. And constantly floating between two worlds, two very different worlds. This blog will be more of a life blog, recipes, photos, memories, and art. Why dont you youtube? Long story short, I'm not one to be infront of a camera often, I'm much more comfortable behind a camera. I enjoy my privacy and my solitude. And a blog suits me way more than a camera can. I like being able to marinate and really think about my words that I use. English is not my first, second, or third language and it takes a little to process through everything even though I did grow up in the states. Since this is my first post, lets keep it simple and sweet. Today: October 26th, 2023 Woke up, made breakfast: Sawmill Gravy, ...