Joyce Lee warmly welcomes her readers to her blog, Pups with Chopsticks. Good eats and cooking are her passions, and she shares these experiences from her kitchen, where she creates, tests, and presents traditional and Asian fusion recipes through detailed step-by-step tutorials. Her culinary journey is deeply rooted in a love for recreating flavors encountered during travels, dining experiences, and cherished family recipes. Having embraced the art of cooking since the age of ten, Joyce is a self-taught chef who honed her skills by observing and mimicking her dad's culinary expertise at home, and by avidly watching numerous Food Network shows after school.
Before delving into the world of creative gastronomy with Pups with Chopsticks, Joyce pursued a college degree that led her into the corporate realm, eventually assuming a role as a techie coordinator. However, her free-spirited and creative nature prompted her to recognize the incongruence of her path with her true desires. Throwing caution to the wind, she decided to follow her heart, defying logic by quitting her corporate job without a safety net or backup plan. Despite the challenges, this bold leap marked the inception of her blog, a decision she describes as the hardest she ever had to make yet undeniably worth it.