Episode 15: Thank You for allowing me to be vulnerable.
Season Finale is here!
This week is all about being vulnerable and how one person inspired me to start this podcast. We made it through Season 1 together!
Featured recipe: The Perfect Fried Chicken Sandwich
Episode 14: To All the Baby Boys I’ve Loved Before
He loves me. He loves me not.
Relationships are filled with ups and downs. The important thing is to learn from them. I share my experience with past loves and how it has changed me for the better. My broken heart ignited a path to self-love.
Featured Recipe: Better than Takeout Pork Fried Rice
Episode 13: NYC Holiday Top Sights and Bites
Nothing beats New York City during the holiday season. There is something in that air that is extraordinary. This week it's all about my 5 places to visit, 5 places to eat, and a secret 5 secret spots that is close to my heart. Listen and be inspired to come visit during the most magical time of the year. Trust me I'm a native New Yorker!
Featured recipe: NYC Black and White Cookies
Episode 12: Going Greener
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. This week it’s all about taking steps to make a smaller carbon footprint! I was inspired by a field trip to the SIMS Municipal Recycling Center. Let’s bust some of the most common recycling myths and learn 5 easy ways to reduce everyday waste together.
Featured recipe: Carrot Top Pesto
Episode 11: Signs of a Frenemy
Friend or Foe? How can you tell apart a genuine friend vs a frenemy? I share the 5 signs to look out for and how to turn those negative experiences into positive ones.
Featured recipe: Mini Doughnut Cakes
Episode 10: Meet the Parents
They are the people who have known me the longest, my parents. The evolution of this strong bond is this week’s topic. It was a long and bumpy road but without the bad, I would have never known and understood why. They loved me the best way they knew how to. Meet Mama and Papa Chan.
Featured recipe: Mama’s Garlicky & Tangy Spare Rib Tips
Episode 9: Work-Life Balance
One week has 168 hours. My work schedule averages out to be 75 hours each week. I try to sleep for at least 6+ hours a night, but what about everything else? This week’s conversation is about finding a balance between life, work and me time.
Featured recipe: Shrimp and Kale Salad
Episode 8: Hello God, it’s me.
My relationship with God is a unique one. We met when I was an adult and it has changed my life. Join me as I share my journey through this week’s conversation.
Featured recipe: Avocado Deviled Eggs
Episode 7: First Year of Marriage
I cannot believe Jay and I are celebrating our first wedding anniversary. I share what I’ve learned about marriage, how I feel about being a wife and other common topics couples encountered the first 365 days.
Featured recipe: Our Wedding Cake
Episode 6: Meet Traci, Our Editor!
You hear me say her name each and every week. Allow me to introduce our editor and my bestie, Traci Gushiken. She’s actually the reason why you can listen to Simmer Down with Viv. We share the story behind our friendship, how an idea became a podcast and the work to create weekly episodes.
Featured recipe: Clams from Seattle
Episode 5: What the heck is Chinese School?
Chinese School was a school I attended with my siblings every Saturday morning. We were taught to speak Chinese at home but reading and writing was a different animal. This week, I take a look back at that love-hate relationship.
Featured recipe: Dim Sum Siu Mai
Episode 4: Smooth like a Smoothie
It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of smoothies, I have one everyday and no two are the same. I’m going to share my four steps to a balanced, affordable and delicious smoothie.
Featured recipe: Tropical Summer Smoothie & Chasing Winter Blues Smoothie
Episode 3: Introducing the Mister
You have seen him on my Instagram, @missvivianwc. Whether we are eating, traveling or showing his dedication to Wawa's #Freeair. Say hello to my loving hubs, Jay @jayalan. We share our story, why our relationship works for us and three takeaway pieces of advice that may help you.
Featured recipe: Jay's Game Day Chili
Episode 2: From Line Cook to Culinary Producer
Explore my culinary journey with me. The reason why I wanted to go to culinary school. The chef that I chose to mentor me. Combining my two degrees and creating the dream job that I never knew existed.
Featured recipe: Classic Guacamole with Homemade Tortilla Chips
Episode 1: Who Am I?
You have seen me share cooking tips and hacks, judge and host a few food competition shows, and produce a ton of food videos. All those things are part of me but what makes up the rest? This debut episode is all about my journey connecting with my true identity.
Featured recipe: Pan Fried Turnip Cake aka Law Bak Go