First Generation

(Hardback)

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In this stunning exploration of identity through food, the blogger behind Little Fat Boy presents 80 recipes that are rooted in his childhood as a first-generation Taiwanese American growing up in the Midwest. "This book will transport you, it will make you cry (again and again), and it will delight you with flavor combinations that are both new and nostalgic."-Molly Yeh, cookbook author and Food Network host ONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR- San Francisco Chronicle ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR- Bon Appetit, Los Angeles Times, Epicurious In First Generation, Frankie Gaw of Little Fat Boy presents a tribute to Taiwanese home cooking. With dishes passed down from generations of family, Frankie introduces a deeply personal and essential collection of recipes inspired by his multicultural experience, melding the flavors of suburban America with the ingredients and techniques his parents grew up with. In his debut cookbook, Frankie will teach you to master bao, dumplings, scallion pancakes, and so much more through stunning visuals and intimate storytelling about discovering identity and belonging through cooking. Recipes such asLap Cheong Corn Dogs,Honey-Mustard Glazed Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken,Stir-Fried Rice Cakes with Bolognese,Cincinnati Chili with Hand Pulled Noodles,Bao Egg and Soy Glazed Bacon Sandwich, and Lionshead Big Mac exemplify the stunning creations born out of growing up with feet in two worlds. Through step-by-step photography and detailed hand-drawn illustrations, Frankie offers readers not just the essentials but endless creative new flavor combinations for the fundamentals of Taiwanese home cooking.

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Dedicated to his parents, the Asian community, and the LGBTQ community, Little Fat Boy bloggerFrankie Gaws debut cookbook is a buoyant, deeply felt exercise in memory, identity, and flavor. The food in Gaws cookbook attests to a palate shaped by the foods of the Midwest and the dishes cooked by his Taiwanese grandmothers.Eater

Immigrantstheir food and their storiesare the heart of America and what makes this country thrive. This is just one of those stories, writes Little Fat Boy blogger Frankie Gaw in this debut book.Epicurious

Through step-by-step photography and hand-drawn illustrations,[Frankie] Gaw will teach you how to master Taiwanese classics like bao, dumplings, and scallionpancakes. But youllalso find dishes that reflect his multicultural experience, like Lap Cheong Corn Dogs and Honey-Mustard Glazed Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken.Thrillist

Theres an exciting energy in these books that really fights the shackles of the supposed authenticity people expect their food to have. Frankie Gaws debut cookbook, First Generation, is no different. The food is flavor-packed . . . and the book is a necessary antidote for anyone who finds themselves in a cooking rut.Khushbu Shah, Food & Wine

Frankie Gaw has long been documenting recipes from his upbringing as a Midwestern Taiwanese American on his blog, Little Fat Boy. His debut cookbook features some of his favorites . . . while reflecting on the resilience of the immigrant spirit.The Takeout

[First Generation is] full of traditional Taiwanese favorites, as well as [Frankie Gaws] own unique creations that celebrate the various places and cultures that have shaped his cooking.Book Riot

First Generation is a powerful exploration of personal identity alongside timely questions about what it means to be both Taiwanese and American. In this sparkling debut, Gaw delivers a blueprint of what all cookbooks should strive to bepersonal, sincere, thought-provoking, and utterly hunger-inducing.Hetty Lui McKinnon, food writer and author of four cookbooks including To Asia, With Love

First Generation is a beautiful memoir of food, evoking the emotions of being in between immigrant traditions and American life. Being in the middle is something that is difficult but is also a journey to be proud of, especially when the results are so delicious.Brandon Jew, author of Mister Jius in Chinatown

Author Bio

Frankie Gaw is a former designer turned food writer and photographer who creates recipes based on his Taiwanese American upbringing. He's the founder of the food blog Little Fat Boy, which has been nominated for a Webby and won Saveur'sBlog of the Year and the IACP Individual Food Blog Award. Frankie resides in Seattle, Washington.