Xine Wang hails from Edmonton, Alberta. But before settling in, she lived in Shanghai for the first 7 years of her life. That’s where she grew up and got her taste of the vibrant food culture. Since moving to Edmonton, she has fallen in love with international cuisine. If there’s a new restaurant in town, she would be the first to line up outside the door. At home, you can find her experimenting with recipes around the world. She hopes to share these experiences with all who care to listen.
In her spare time, Xin cares for 6 rescue budgies. Many of which she found stranded in parks or her backyard. On weekends, she drives out to Banff or Jasper where she can be found hiking new trails. She’s thankful Athabasca University has allowed her to work full-time as a researcher while taking courses that interest her such as abnormal psychology.
Lately I’ve been trying to style my space to look more modern and aesthetically pleasing. Fairly quickly into the home decor game, I’ve noticed that amidst a supply chain shortage (the couch I ordered took 5 months to arrive), and inflationary pressures the bill for home decor can add up quite quickly. Despite being on… Read more »
My new favorite obsession has been growing my indoor plants collection. So far, there’s been some excellent growth in a few plants that are finickier to grow. I’ve been experimenting with indoor herbs as well. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, indoor plants add an excellent touch to your home. It is calming… Read more »
Recently I’ve been obsessed with growing indoor herbs. Now that the great growing weather is upon us, gardening centers at major retail hardware and gardening stores, and even most grocery stores have opened up. There are so many options for indoor plants, why focus on an herb garden? First, from my personal experience, many of… Read more »
Ever feel tired but you just can’t sleep? Insomnia hits everyone differently. For some, despite being at your most mentally fatigued state, sleep can be a challenge. I’ve experienced this for the last five years. Recently it seems to have worsened—perhaps due to day-to-day stress or the commitment of adulting becoming overwhelming. In my teens,… Read more »
Sometimes the energy required to get off the couch is just too much. It might be that you’ve had an exhausting day at school or work and you’re just looking to laze about until bed or it may be that you’ve had a feast and just looking for a nap. You might be wondering how… Read more »
Ever since I was young, one of the most classic soups my parents made growing up was the sweet and sour soup. It’s a delicious, simple recipe that is hearty and memorable. The complexity of flavors that seem unusual at first, but it works incredibly. It’s easily customizable as well. If you’re a vegan, you… Read more »
Recently I’ve been very absorbed in skin care in my practice. I see a lot of patients with different skin problems and love being able to provide my medical suggestions for their conditions. One thing I’ve noticed of late is how much skin care is connected to self-care. Many people have acne flare ups when… Read more »
I have a 3-year-old husky and it’s been a handful for the early years of training and taking care of a large, energetic hound. However, it’s been wildly rewarding, and I love treating my dog to food outside of kibbles and dentastix. I find that my dog enjoys human food but has a weak stomach,… Read more »
I’ve been using my Instant Pot for the last five years and it has been incredible the number of different recipes that are available for Instant Pot cooking. Lately, when life has been busy, Instant Pot has been helping me prepare food in a short period of time. It is relatively hassle-free and easy to… Read more »
One of the questions I get a lot as a pharmacist is what vitamins should I take? Do I just take a multivitamin and call it a day, or do I need more than that? Vitamins are essential micronutrients for our bodies. They help protect us from free radical damage, are integral to our metabolism… Read more »