There’s nothing quite like homemade bacon—smoky, rich, and packed with flavor that far surpasses anything from the store. Store-bought bacon is often injected with brine and preservatives, making it overly salty and water-logged. Making bacon at home might sound intimidating, but with just a few simple ingredients and a little […]
I’m Patrick Kong (AKA Patty.Plates) and I was born in Vancouver, Canada to Chinese immigrant parents. My father was a Guangzhou city boy, and my mom a village girl from Toisan. Both my parents have been cooking their entire lives - my dad even owned a small food court restaurant at one point (it was NOT good… sorry dad). My dad mainly saw food as a means of sustenance (both literally and economically) while my mom saw food as the glue that held our family together and connected us with the motherland.