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Straight from Ming-Na’s Kitchen, you’ll find crowd-pleasers like Shrimp with Garlic Noodles and the show-stopping Dragon Fruit Cheesecake Cups. Ming-Na even gives readers advice on perfecting rice, her guide to condiments, and restaurant-inspired tips for prepping sauces, broths, and dry spices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with personal stories, heartwarming memories, practical tips, and even never-before-seen family photos, \u003ci\u003eHave You Eaten Yet?\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential guide for anyone looking to explore the rich flavors of Chinese American cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Macau then moving to Hong Kong later and eventually the United States at the age of six, celebrated actress Ming-Na Wen spent much of her youth learning about food in her family’s Pittsburgh restaurant, the Chinatown Inn, now a historic landmark and the only remaining establishment from the city’s original Chinatown. As an adult and now an Asian American icon, Ming-Na has appeared in television and films ranging from her breakout starring role in \u003ci\u003eThe Joy Luck Club\u003c\/i\u003e, based on Amy Tan’s bestselling novel, to \u003ci\u003eKarate Kid Legends \u003c\/i\u003ein 2025. She broke barriers with her seven-year run as Dr. Chen on the Emmy Award–winning NBC series \u003ci\u003eER\u003c\/i\u003e and was beloved by a younger generation for voicing the titular role in Disney’s acclaimed \u003ci\u003eMulan\u003c\/i\u003e. She went on to be named a Disney Legend thanks to roles such as Agent May on Marvel’s \u003ci\u003eAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.\u003c\/i\u003e and Fennec Shand on the Star Wars franchise shows\u003ci\u003e The Mandalorian\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Boba Fett\u003c\/i\u003e. With hundreds of other roles she’s played over decades, Ming-Na was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023. She lives with her husband Eric in Los Angeles, and she is proud that they have raised their two beautiful children, Michaela and Cooper, to be passionate foodies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53376671875361,"sku":"9781668011614","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/8521\/9617\/files\/haveyoueatenyet.jpg?v=1787704377"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.onwaverly.com\/collections\/signed-books.oembed?page=2","provider":"On Waverly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}