On a back burner, a translucent pot of golden chicken broth quietly perfumes the room. Ye Ye’s mise en place is every Chinese home cook’s dream: julienned ginger, freshly minced shrimp paste, and sliced scallions neatly arranged in colorfully patterned bowls. (We later learn they’re part of her massive collection of “longevity bowls,” ceramic dishes traditionally gifted at funerals, which Ye Ye brings home from China after every visit.) Interior of Cooking with Ye Ye's studio in Clinton Hill,...

Check out this article on Serica’s new Substack, Between the Threads! By: Julia Cai It’s a big year for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) creators. As social media, especially short-form video, continues to eclipse traditional media formats in popularity, the AAPI pioneers and creatives who helped shape these digital platforms are finally receiving their long-overdue recognition. Steve Chen, co-founder and former CTO of YouTube Earlier this year, the Serica Initiative honored Steve...