Pauline Dawn Loh is a retired journalist, a keen gardener and a passionate cook. She counts herself blessed that she has been able to combines two loves, the love of writing and the love of cooking.
Her childhood was spent mainly in the kitchen and garden of her maternal grandparents. This time planted the seeds of both passions. Throughout her career as a journalist working throughout Asia, she started exploring the local cuisines.
It was not until she took up an assignment in Beijing that she became more involved in the culinary history of Chinese food. She became fascinated with the traditional way of eating and cooking throughout the seasons.
As a journalist, Pauline has had the opportunity to visit many places in China and document the rites, rituals and customs of regional cooking. She has shared this knowledge through her columns, her books and her online platforms.
