Learn to Cook Asian Dishes with Confidence and Joy

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Carole Yu

Hey there! I’m Carole — a former business trainer and retail store owner, now a full-time food blogger and cooking instructor based in Los Angeles. I live here with my husband Scott, and I’m all about mushrooms (shiitake and trumpet are my go-to’s!), the color purple, and all things MasterChef.

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