Questions and Answers About my Story

[@fireemblem2770]

"You can tell I am not professionally trained" Are you even kidding me? Watching your channel is what changed my life and got me into cooking. I went from someone who knew nothing about cooking, and yet your videos are so beginner friendly! thank you for teaching me how to cook for my family!!

[@jazzmax4989]

And, yes, she does seem like the sweetest person, ever. I am so sorry to hear about your arthritis. Inflammation is so painful.

[@britneyfanboy4835]

She seems like the sweetest human being on the planet

[@chuckstrough173]

I think so too.

[@antonboludo8886]

Indeed!

[@chuckstrough173]

Britney Fanboy

[@김승훈-c7p]

She is indeed

[@thankyouthankyou1172]

agreed. she's always smiling and calm

[@wangrob2012]

This is one my favorite channels! As far as that pork belly goes, give it time and you will conquer that mean pork belly! We're all here to support you, so you could do a pork belly show soon!

[@BEYSeamaster1]

Mandy, I love your videos. I cooked many of your recipes, and my neighbors thought one time that I bought the food from a restaurant. That’s how good your recipes and presentations are. If a Lebanese guy can cook such good Chinese dishes, it’s a testament to your world-class cooking and teaching talents. Thank you so much.

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

Oh, and I also wanted to mention that my mother & I always loved to go out & eat Chinese food. But now she is 83 years old & bed bound with Alzheimer's. She would often ask me for some of her favorite dishes. That's how I discovered you. And when she eats it, she will say thank you for going to the restaurant & picking it up. She thinks that I ordered it & not made it. So thanks for giving me the gift to make my Mother happy.

[@Hi_Im_Jie]

❤❤❤❤

[@anitachipoco-jochamowitz8101]

Great story love your channel.

[@linn6980]

Glad you are able to be with your mom and your food makes her so happy.

[@myjenniferfaal4619]

Hi 😍that was very nice of you to share with us a little bit about yourself. I just love ❤️the energy that you give off. Thank you so much for all your wobderful recipes. I absolutely love Asian 🍚🥢food😊👍

[@2075vj]

That’s beautiful.

[@vicaroo001]

I am OBSESSED with your channel... cooking things, one by one....over and over... until I think I get it right. So much fun --- and deliciousness!

[@annhutcheson5770]

Because of you, sweet girl, I now have Shaoxing cooking wine, dark soy sauce, Lee Kum Kee Oyster Sauce and Fish Sauce in my pantry, andI use them - often! Your teaching is thorough and clear and you have taught me so much. ❤️ Thank you!!! Sending you lots of love from California.

[@ARadhikaRay]

Love the way you say "Hi Everyone".. God bless you dear.

[@protexusa]

8:51 that expression is priceless :)) Thank you for your recipes!

[@federiconovales9111]

You are absolutely one of a kind in terms of cooking, I love you, I love you how to cook, and you english is good Ang your explanation it is better to understand.

[@pagodadr]

You were 'Professionally' Trained by you parents! The best Education!

[@sherrienickerson9524]

I just love you. I don't mean it in a weird way. You just seem to be a really nice person. Your videos are so fun, and you're so friendly. Thank you for sharing! God bless!

[@SpeedyCotton55]

Rest assured that your great cooking knowledge will last for a very long time. You have certainly changed my life. Thank you and may God bless you.

[@bethmaze1881]

You know what I love about you and your videos? You are peaceful, elegant in your movements and funny, all at the same time. You lift my spirits every time. Thank you.

[@jachu1433]

Your channel is my favorite Chinese cuisine cooking channel. In fact, I stopped watching others because I found your tips really practical and helpful and works(!) it’s hard to believe you’re not professionally trained.

[@jazzmax4989]

Oh my goodness, I just purchased a Craft Wok a few days ago before I knew this channel even existed. I also just purchased your wok. I can't wait to get it. I just found this channel and I love it.

[@indiebaby]

That wooden coffee table behind you is just stunning. Work of art. Please be safe. This is a crazy time to come to the US. You seem so nice. Congratulations and well wishes. Thank you for all your tips and advice.

[@lindasimons691]

I bought your wok and like it better than the one I had. Tbh, I'd rather watch your videos than have another cookbook. Thank you for sharing a little bit about yourself.

[@rXcanadensis]

I just wanna say I love your channel. It is for sure in my top 5 favorite cooking channels of all time and definitely one of the very few best chinese cooking channels out there.

[@StudioGMinistry]

You are a fantastic teacher. I'm your #1 fan. You taught me so much about ingredients and technic. I love how you cook so healthy. Blessings to you and yours.😎👋🏼🤍

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

It was so nice to hear your story. It is obvious you love cooking & teaching. You don't have to go to school if you have passion & dedication. You are a great teacher, explaining step by step, the reasons why, showing the product's you use (which is so helpful when shopping) & offering alternatives. I am also enjoying learning how to cook chinese. Because nobody ever showed the real way to cook it. Only the Americanized way. If you wanted Chinese for dinner you had to go out. Know I can create authentic, yummy Chinese cuisine! The Asian store lady always smiles at me. I just show her a screenshot of an item you used & she goes & gets it for me. Please continue your great recipes. Don't stress out on perfecting them. And YES to a cookbook!

[@CB-zt6qs]

Wow, thank you so much for this video. You can tell how much love you have for food and more.

[@jenniferdungan9629]

I so enjoy your cooking, and watching you with your sweet personality. You make Asian cooking accessible, Thank you!

[@carlinkay1151]

Even my husband will sit down and watch your channel, we have made so many of your recipes! Thank you! 🇦🇺

[@tjdawson8942]

my wife is happy I found this channel

[@TheSecretChateau]

If you are in Melbourne, or visit Melbourne, go to the Flower Drum restaurant in China Town. Highly recommended and rated in the top 10 restaurants in the world.

[@Anonymous-m9f9j]

The more to learn the more you realise you don’t know. This is nice to hear, it keeps the world interesting!

[@knightsofneeech]

Mandy, what you said around 3:00 is one of my favorite reasons for your Channel.when I saw how much research you did and using such explanations for authentic Chinese ingredients, I signed up to be a patreon.I'm very proud of you and the work you put out. You are a very humble, pretty and very talented and enlightening young lady. Thanks for just being you!

[@sandramishenko1831]

You are so sweet, it was very kind of you to share with us! Nice bonus getting to know you better! Keep healthy and keep making cooking videos please!

[@davidcummings4life]

Congratulations on your marriage what a lucky man he is.

[@evelyntan5588]

Mandy, you are a naturally gifted cook and a wonderful teacher. I hope your arthritis is well under control. Listening to your pork belly story was an eye-opener (and tear jerker, lol.) I will certainly purchase your cookbook.

[@tonyd7465]

It's amazing that you did not go to culinary school because your food look like it came out of any top notch cooking magazine. You are truly talented.

[@deborahvaldez7720]

I love this lady she knows her stuff.

[@danshankle]

What a completely captivating and charming young woman! I appreciate that you are not classically trained and cook from what you have learned from family members as you have progressed. You and your husband are what makes the United States a great Country!!! Thank you for sharing your story, your recipes and your delightful personality! I wish you much success! Can't wait to see that cook book. :)

[@robwooly]

The sweetest prodigy chef on the planet, thanks for the simply delightful and educational videos, God bless you always.

[@spincube5734]

Mandy, been a vegetarian for the last 50 years. I simply omit or use meat substitutes in your recipes and they turn out great. Thank you !!!!! I visit your channel often because your videos are well done. Your recipe directions and narrations are precise and easy to follow and you have a wonderfully adorable personality !!!!!!! 😀😀😀

[@mostlyvoid.partiallystars]

I love that you are totally real and relatable because many of us try and try something and we cry too when it gets so frustrating!!! Sending big hugs.

[@clairemcleod8676]

I hope America is being kind to you in these troubled times. I love your recipes. Thanks for sharing. 💛😊

[@tomillakockingbird1754]

Actually, she's a true breath of fresh air, especially when one considers some of the higher-ups in the U.S. who were born in there!

[@clairemcleod8676]

ToMilla Kockingbird 💯%

[@joyap3261]

Yea now I know where and how come you know how to cook so many kinds of dishes. You may come from a humble beginning but you end up benefitting from your experiences .Enjoyed all your videos.

[@freedomforever1962]

Mandy, you are such a delight. I have truly enjoyed learning from you since I found you on yt awhile back. 💗 Thank you for sharing about yourself. Congratulations on your Wedding. Much affection to the Bride and Groom. Live Long and Prosper.💗🎉🙏💪🏼🇺🇲💗 Welcome to the USA. I look forward to using your new cookbook. 🌿🌺🍀🏵️🌱

[@kdrm5]

I really love that you explain not only the how in what you're doing but more importantly the why behind what you're doing. This is a sign of a very good teacher. That is the reason for the 1M + subscribers. You make it easy to learn how to cook all these sumptuous recipes. You are very straightforward and honest, for example, you tell your viewers that a certain ingredient can be expensive, you offer substitutions, and you even once remarked a very honest opinion that you will not repeat a recipe and would rather buy them outside... I believe that was the 5 day process rice dish :) I am very happy and excited to watch your subscribers growing. Though, I cannot be a patreon subscriber, I make it a point to watch all your videos and give them a thumbs up, hoping that that way, I am able to help your channel. All the best and more power to your channel!!!

[@simplelife6294]

So lovely to get to know a little bit about you through this Q&A video! Thank you for sharing a bit about yourself, I really love your channel 🥰

[@sandrajackson7929]

Your English is excellent and you are very knowledgeable. Thank you for your channel!!!

[@deda118]

Her recipes are the best. I like that she explains why she does what she does. The few (about 5) that I’ve tried, have turned great.

[@jeffreyland8004]

Thanks for this video. You are a beautiful person and the world needs more people like you.

[@Wwalker1000]

Mandy, you are the BEST!! Keep up the great work because you do such a wonderful job of helping educate other countries about Chinese cuisines!! Please stay safe!!

[@garick]

I totally needed this video! Sheds so much light on the background of who you are. Thank you for being so open in sharing yourself, Mandy. I think you're absolutely awesome. So amazing!!

[@aileentime5900]

Congratulations on getting married! I can’t wait until your cookbook is published. I love watching your cooking channel. It is so easy to follow your instructions. I also have attempts to cook one dish many time and finally came out ok after the third year. Good luck on your cookbook!

[@melviasheppard8466]

I live in the California desert. My sister lives in Orange Park, Florida. She would complain about the Chinese food tasting like T.V. dinners. SHE LOVED IT !!!!! Now anytime you post a new video, I get a notice from you AND one from her. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK I have arthritis too. Sometimes it hurts WORSE than other times. No matter what, KEEP ON MOVING !!!! The moment YOU give up due to pain, depression sneaks in to steal ALL of the JOY in your life and EVERYONE around you.

[@g-liebbe3011]

Mandy, I love your videos! I love the way you talk, your accent, your in-depth explanations of everything, etc. And your recipes ridiculously delicious. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your talent and food with us! Congrats on your wedding!

[@sam250291]

Congrats on getting married! :D

[@1582len]

Yes. He’s the luckiest guy in the world

[@SuperEbarnes]

Your natural warmth is a big part of the appeal of your videos - please don't lose it as you become more famous, as I predict you will!

[@pmchamlee]

I first went to China in 1966. I learned to speak mandarin before I went. I adore you and thank you for your efforts! 🤠

[@ellatoler4046]

This was delightful. Thank you for sharing this piece of yourself.

[@Hi_Im_Jie]

Ms. Mandy, big thumbs up to you for your self control regarding sweets. You're very disciplined. 😄

[@davinatest8467]

What a lovely person and such positive energy...wonderful videos, doing such a great job.

[@gracebock2900]

My dear, all yr videos r already very good.I cook Chinese all the time, mainly Cantonese, yet I'm learning so much from you.I'm 66yrs old this year n still learning.So, don't be too hard on yourself, my dear, you r doing great already.No pressure to make everything PERFECT because nothing will be.Your enjoyment in the cooking process will be our enjoyment n learning.Take care n God bless!

[@dawnmarie9110]

Thank you for sharing, nice to know a little about you. I love your recipes and how you present them. I've cooked many and my husband loves them. When he sees me going with rice he is happy to wait for dinner.

[@robo7921]

My first egg fried rice following your video's not stopped cooking Chinese food since. Thanks for all you are doing. Keep up the good work.

[@patrickdunavan9113]

"The pork belly was holding onto me" she said, holding back tears.😂😂😂...that's about as cute as it gets! Love your videos.

[@TheSecretChateau]

It shows just how much she loves to cook and moreover how sincere she is.

[@SayuriChiyo]

Yep, that sentence is everything!

[@ronnipaints6128]

She so kind and generous ☺️

[@raissaferreira1101]

Please, please... put many many recipes of traditional Chinese fermented foods in your cookbook. I love them and have realized that many Chinese recipe books, for westerns, don't include homemade versions of these foods and instead direct readers to stores. I really enjoyed knowing more about you, you seem to be so kind and peaceful.❤

[@grantadamson3478]

Lovely. Keep up the good work. I have always respected the Chinese work ethic. When I was young my best friend was Chinese and he was the hardest working person I new. He was always up early helping his family before school and after school he helped in the market gardens then did homework before bed. He always achieved great results through hard work and was always polite to everyone. The whole family contributed to the community. New Zealand.

[@humera121]

What is so attractive about you Mandy is your humbleness, your originality and simplicity. There is no vanity in you or in your cooking. And the biggest: your constant smile... Hugs from Canada!

[@pagodadr]

Welcome to Florida! Love all your videos. You are a great Chef!

[@Anjrain]

I purchased your wok, and cooking with it for couple days now, and loving it!❤️🥰

[@barbaracoleman6641]

I feel you about the arthritic pain. 25+ years of nursing gave me mine. I was so happy when you posted that ginger candy recipe! It really helps.

[@nixelpixel]

This was so nice to watch, thank you so much for sharing! I really love your channel and how you explain everything :)

[@akr01364]

You get the sense from your videos that you consider each part of the dish per how the home cook would approach it and I cannot tell you how much that is appreciated. How you explain the ingredients and the smaller steps makes Chinese cuisine approachable for many. Otherwise, we're sort of left to watching a tv chef that's made one dish 10,000 time over the years and never really goes into the details or how one does so in a normal kitchen. Which, takes the fun out of thing as you have to somehow re-engineer the recipe and that never ends well. You, however, are like watching an aunt/artist at work and I love it. :)

[@AmyGlosser]

I love your channel so much! You’re so sweet and you explain the content very well. I think we all love that big terrific smile!! ❤️😁

[@catherinedewar4278]

Thank you again Mandy you are so sweet and the way you explained the recipes so detailed so professionally I enjoyed listening to you and I have made so many dishes through your instructions thank you again👍

[@Willowfire26]

Believe me, Mandy. I totally get the arthritis thing. I'm dealing with rheumatoid arthritis and there are days when it can get very unpleasant. Still, I don't let it get me down. I thank you for sharing a little about yourself. Late congratulations on your marriage! I wish you both the best and much happiness too!

[@bluebirdproductions8871]

I love your channel and how you explain the why, not just the how! And I agree with everyone, you are such a sweet human being, and it is a joy to feel like I am sitting with my sister in the kitchen learning:)

[@juantomas3630]

You cook from the heart, you put much love in what you do !

[@teodoramendoza9994]

Thanks for sharing about your self. You're a down to earth person, ,simple but very interesting and that makes you inspirational. More power to you and God bless.

[@mattp4806]

I really enjoyed this. What a lovely person. You deserve every success in life!

[@judygravelle3570]

I also love to cook and started cooking little things at a time on our farm watching my mother and my older sister. My family and friends love my cooking!

[@Bear-cm1vl]

Ms. Mandy, you just broke the hearts of all your single viewers! 😂 Welcome to the US, congratulations on your marriage and thank you for sharing your recipes.

[@notwhoyouthink756]

Uh, no. Not all the "single viewers," just the simps.

[@lornam6195]

Congratulations on your Wedding❤🥂 I must say I've watched alot of cooking channels. You are one of my favorite, thank u Mandy for all your videos😄

[@alexc267]

Excellent story, you bring so much love to so many families. Remember, happiness is about bringing families and friends together for dinner and you accomplished that. Many thanks!

[@mikecroly4579]

Thank you again dear Mandy so much! Your videos are just wonderful! Best wishes to you and your husband! So sorry for your arthritic difficulty! If it's rheumatoid arthritis there are at least two I know of; the one my wife chose about 15-20yrs ago is 'Remicade' or 'Remicaid"...it truly works! If you've no health insurance it's quite expensive! However we had very good insurance and it truly worked! Maybe by now there's available new and much better types!...Please investigate dear Mandy!Best wishes to you!

[@ownblackjack]

Congratulations on getting married! I am thrilled about your cookbook, what I love about your recipes that you talk about in this video is how each of them carry certain knowledge about certain ingredients or cooking methods. Not only do I get to enjoy a great meal but I learn something new from you. Thank you ❤️

[@mikecroly4579]

Thank you dear Mandy! You have taught others so very much! You are truly so very intelligent! You are doing so very well! You have a great business mind foe sure! I predict you will soon be a tremendous success! Best wishes ❤️ to you and your family!...Your videos/ shows are very enjoyable and informative and professional! ...Best of luck to you and yours!

[@deliadsantiago9895]

Congratulations! Here’s wishing you and your new husband long and happy life together. And hope you’ll be happy too in Florida. Unfortunately it’s humid in most part of Florida, not good for arthritis. But then, constant sunshine is beautiful too. Love all of your recipes so keep them coming!

[@ddebuchan1]

I have purchased your wok. It has made my Chinese cooking so much better. Thanks for a great product. Your recipes are outstanding!

[@MelPS]

Cooking has always been part of my family life. My great grandfather came from china around 1900. And as far as i know my grandfather and his siblings worked by selling/cooking chinese foods. And so did my father, we opened chinese food at our house. I learned cooking just by watching him cooks like a pro 😄 I like to watch your video because i feel it is the original recipes from the land of my ancestors. Though you said you never go to the culinery school, but i believe experience made you cook like a pro. Just like my dad. Congratulation for your wedding. Wish you all the best. 😘

[@PaulinasKitchenCanbyVioletta]

Wonderful to know more of your background and it sure reflects on your skills in cooking. You're one of my go to channel when I wanted to search for Chinese cooking or just to follow how you make it as well as the techniques that you do to give more flavor and to get better results.

[@katies4364]

Congratulations on getting married! I’ve been following you since you started your channel! I remember seeing your subscriber growing every day! I always look forward to your new videos!

[@sewaldodiy]

Best wishes to you and your husband!

[@rg20322]

I love that you have done this on your own for the most part, and have learned along the way. Much appreciated and love your attitude and how you are so honest about preparation. It takes such hard work and hope you continue in your success!! Congrats!!!

[@steveokeeffe8130]

First Congratulation's on your marriage, so Happy for you. Nice to hear your in Florida we moved here 26 yr.'s ago and never regretted it.

[@eheavensone]

Keep up the excellent work, I enjoy having you to teach us some of your recipes. All of the best to you.

[@ChiChi-dy9qi]

You really are a fascinating person.You have such an instinctive way of understanding food, no wonder you're so good at this! Don't let the pork belly get you down, everyone has that one thing that beats them. Have another go at it when you feel ready.

[@Catherine_AZ]

Congratulations on your marriage! 🎉🎊🎂🎈🍾

[@iceblue1457]

I admire your confidence in explaining the recipes and your sincerity. Thank you.

[@tarkovtxusa6626]

As a native US citizen with Chinese immigrant wife (we met at work in US), just want to tell you that we love your content, we're happy for your success and very proud of how much you've accomplished. Best wishes for your continued success.

[@uk7769]

Cheers from Treasure Coast Florida. Wait what?! She is in Florida?! How wonderful! Thank you for teaching me how to do wok cooking. I've learned to cook the past year, and your videos are some of my favorites!. I love wok cooking and I have lost 30 pounds the past year, and I am healthier. I was borderline pre-diabetic. I improved my diet, and my blood work improved a lot. No diabetes for me! Thank you again for sharing your knowledge!!!

[@lindamay3759]

Awww such a lovely vid Mandy! Now you aren’t a stranger to us, would love to see your hubby as well 😜🙈love all you do and congratulations on getting married, wishing you both lots of love, good health, wealth and much happiness 🙏❤️

[@christoefur3890]

I really enjoy your recipes and the easy to follow instructions. Great job and please keep it up!

[@danepinar3506]

I am seriously going to master your recipes - one at a time. I started making dumplings because they are the “toughest”, I think. You made it look so easy and I always look forward to weekends where I can practice folding and crimping the dough. Lots of love and all the best from the Philippines. 🤗🫕🥟🍜🍲🍤🥡🥢

[@billybailey3132]

You are such a joy! Glad to hear your story.