Often when I write, I go back and delete a sentence here or there. I needed to write those parts - but you don't need to read them. (more on the dimsumthinking blog)

Two of the most important things about taking time to prepare is that it forces you to look ahead and it engages you in activities that are important but not urgent. (more on the dimsumthinking blog)

The two greatest lessons I learned in cooking were clean as you go and mise-en-place. Everything in its place. Prepare. Rather than restricting you, being prepared is incredibly freeing.(more on the dimsumthinking blog)

I lifted the big ceramic lined pot and turned to pour into the first container. The soup was sloshing all over the inside of the big blue pot. (more on the dimsumthinking blog)

My first word for the year is 'Pause'. You know when you're about to do or say something you shouldn't? Often, you can feel it coming. Breathe. Don't even think about what was driving you there. Pause. (more on the dimsumthinking blog)