When Tiffany Ran left for college, her mom gifted her a Tatung cooker. The Tatung is a unique kitchen appliance that would be familiar to anyone with ties to Taiwan. Everyone uses it slightly differently, as its versatility is passed down by word of mouth. Tiffany’s Tatung has accompanied her throughout the chapters of her unfolding adulthood. It has offered nourishment and comfort to her through the years, from broths to rice to Eggo waffles (not recommended). And it is the foundation of her burgeoning culinary career. 



Ten Thousand Thingsis produced by KUOW in Seattle. Our host, writer, and creator is Shin Yu Pai. Whitney Henry-Lester produced this episode. Jim Gates is our editor. Tomo Nakayama wrote our theme music. Additional music in this episode by Young Collective, Jonny Southard, N. Kerbin.

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When Tiffany Ran left for college, her mom gifted her a Tatung cooker. The Tatung is a unique kitchen appliance that would be familiar to anyone with ties to Taiwan. Everyone uses it slightly differently, as its versatility is passed down by word of mouth. Tiffany’s Tatung has accompanied her throughout the chapters of her unfolding adulthood. It has offered nourishment and comfort to her through the years, from broths to rice to Eggo waffles (not recommended). And it is the foundation of her burgeoning culinary career. 
 
<a href="https://www.kuow.org/podcasts/bluesuit">Ten Thousand Things</a> is produced by KUOW in Seattle. Our host, writer, and creator is<a href="https://shinyupai.com/"> Shin Yu Pai</a>.<a href="https://kuow.org/authors/whitney-henry-lester"> Whitney Henry-Lester</a> produced this episode.<a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/jim-gates"> Jim Gates</a> is our editor.<a href="https://www.tomonakayama.com/"> Tomo Nakayama</a> wrote our theme music. Additional music in this episode by Young Collective, Jonny Southard, N. Kerbin.
And of course, we don't exist without listeners like you. Support Ten Thousand Things by<a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/tenthousandthings"> donating to KUOW</a>.

An award-winning podcast about modern-day artifacts of Asian American life, hosted by poet and museologist Shin Yu Pai.

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